Senior Program Manager, Sustainability

PCI Pharma Services • Rockford, IL

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About The Position

The Senior Program Manager, Sustainability manages PCI’s global ESG program, overseeing cross-functional projects, reporting, training, communications, carbon accounting, and sustainability research. The role partners with sites and departments across PCI’s global network to implement and continually improve sustainability programs, manage external consultants and vendors, and support progress against global and site-level targets.

The position also manages PCI Cares and the annual global Earth Month celebration, develops training materials and employee communications, and advances sustainability messaging and program resources. It owns ESG reporting processes, emissions inventory controls, site reporting, product carbon footprint data collection, assurance, and EcoVadis and CDP submissions. The role monitors relevant regulations and reporting trends and researches emerging sustainability practices, technologies, and methods to inform program roadmaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, communications, business, accounting, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or related consulting, including hands-on program or project management.
• Demonstrated competency in GHG emissions accounting, assurance, and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of the ESG landscape and major reporting frameworks, regulations, and software.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with strong attention to detail and consistent delivery of high-quality results.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Teams, and experience managing ESG reporting and data platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, communications, business, or a related field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or another regulated industry; CDMO experience is a plus.
• Experience with product carbon footprinting standards and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily execution of PCI’s global ESG program, including multiple workflows and cross-functional projects, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery and attention to detail.
• Partner across sites and departments to guide the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs, projects, and reporting against global and site-level metrics and targets.
• Manage external consultants, vendors, and partners across concurrent timelines and deliverables.
• Manage PCI Cares, the company’s volunteer and giving platform, and support efforts to increase global participation and engagement.
• Develop training resources and templates to support site-level integration of sustainability into manufacturing, supply chain, and operational activities.
• Deliver employee communications using Microsoft Teams and other tools to increase awareness of PCI’s global ESG program.
• Develop slides, toolkits, and resources aligned with strategic initiatives to enable site-level progress toward ESG goals and targets.
• Advance PCI’s sustainability messaging and use technology to improve communications, reporting, training, and program rollouts across global sites.
• Manage the annual global Earth Month celebration to engage employees and build knowledge and capabilities around sustainability and PCI’s ESG program.
• Manage the end-to-end ESG reporting process and lead the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of internal controls to mature the emissions inventory and improve ESG data quality.
• Own the semi-annual site reporting process, including data validation and accurate emissions factors, calculations, and methodologies for external assurance.
• Lead product carbon footprint data collection and analysis to support customer requests.
• Manage the annual assurance process, prepare requested documentation, and resolve findings.
• Manage annual EcoVadis and CDP submission reporting, track progress, and respond to ESG due diligence, questionnaires, and ad hoc requests.
• Lead research, benchmarking, and analysis across sustainability performance, reporting, and regulatory trends to inform strategy and surface emerging practices and opportunities.
• Maintain a regulatory and reporting tracker by monitoring applicable sustainability and climate-related disclosure regulations and deadlines.
• Research emerging methods, technologies, and best practices in sustainability, GHG accounting, and abatement to inform program roadmaps.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior