Sustainability and Compliance Program Manager
Summary
Manages product stewardship and environmental compliance for printing hardware and ink or toner supplies. The role leads Design for Environment programs, translates global regulations into product requirements, tracks sustainability targets, and uses tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Smartsheet.
Job Summary
Applies developed subject matter knowledge in environmental compliance and sustainability to manage product stewardship activities across printing hardware and supplies (ink and toner cartridges). Works independently with general direction to influence product design, ensure regulatory compliance, and enable global market access.
Leads and contributes to cross-functional programs that integrate Design for Environment (DfE), regulatory requirements, and Sustainable Impact (SI) objectives across the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Apply advanced knowledge of environmental requirements to define and implement DfE goals in partnership with R&D and engineering teams, ensures product compliance, risk mitigation, and market access readiness
Influence product design decisions by identifying environmental improvement opportunities and driving stakeholder alignment, drives environmental performance improvements across hardware and supplies portfolios
Track and analyze progress against environmental targets across development and sustaining phases
Lead execution of product compliance strategies to meet global regulatory and voluntary requirements
Interpret evolving regulations and translate them into actionable requirements for product portfolios
Serve as subject matter expert in environmental compliance domains (Energy, Material, ECOlabels, Packaging etc.)
Lead moderately complex programs including scope, schedule, risk management, and stakeholder communication
Contribute to Sustainable Impact (SI) initiatives and sustainability strategies
Influences cross-functional decisions and supports delivery of Sustainable Impact commitments
Education & Experience
First-level university degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Materials Science, or related field; advanced degree is a plus
Typically 3+ years of experience in product compliance, sustainability, engineering, or related discipline
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a global environment
Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of environmental regulations and ecolabel requirements (e.g., RoHS, Energy Star, EPEAT, Blue angel)
Strong project and program management skills
Proficiency in data analysis and digital tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Smartsheet)
Effective communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies
Experience with both hardware and supplies product ecosystems
Familiarity with sustainability strategy and regulatory trends
Experience using advanced analytics or AI tools
Multilingual capability is a plus (e.g., Korean, German)