Program Manager, EPR

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•Goodlettsville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program Manager oversees the implementation, communication, KPI’s, and tracking of ongoing EPR related activities, from conception to completion with specified deliverables. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of project team members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders. The EPR Program Manager will oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle to ensure deliverables and requirements are executed consistent with company strategy and goals. The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
4-6 years experience in relevant field
Practices project management principles and processes
Strong computer and technical skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate across all organizational levels, including project changes, recap meeting notes, and ensuring a smooth project flow
Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
Ability to research and analyze data effectively
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision to meet deadlines
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments

Responsibilities

Direct, manage and execute EPR project development from planning through implementation
Design, coordinate and launch new EPR programs to respond to legal requirements in the EU, using hard data and evidence to drive decision-making
Ensure accurate packaging data and support client with timely registration and reporting to regulatory bodies of Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs)
Within project scope, define goals and deliverables that support business strategy
Provide direction and support to project team members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders.
Ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, cost, and meeting plans are communicated and executed consistent with company goals
Plan and facilitate project meetings to align the project team to methods and goals and to track project tasks.
Prepare agendas, meeting notes, and project summaries
Utilize systems and analytics to identify and mitigate risks
Utilize appropriate tools to plan project timelines, tasks, milestones, and deadlines