Environmental Strategy Manager

Cummins; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Brussels, Belgium, seeks an Environmental Strategy Manager to lead regulatory sensing and analysis across environmental and product domains.

You will translate complex regulatory documents into actionable guidance for the business and advise leadership on risks and opportunities. You will shape regulatory positions, engage with regulators and industry groups, and drive cross-functional advocacy programs across Engineering, Compliance, Legal, and Product teams to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Environmental Policy, Law, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business or related).
• Master’s or advanced degree preferred; legal training or background strongly preferred.
• Experience in environmental/regulatory policy and product regulatory implications for business strategies.
• Experience engaging EU policymakers, trade associations, and industry groups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory sensing and analysis for environmental and product regulatory areas.
• Anticipate regulatory developments and provide actionable recommendations to leaders and product teams.
• Develop and lead regulatory positions and advocacy strategies with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive cross-functional regulatory advocacy programs from inception to completion.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Environmental policy knowledge

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy/E Engineering/Science/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

We are looking for a talented Environmental Strategy Manager to join our team in Environment for Cummins, Belgium, Brussels.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead regulatory sensing and analysis for assigned environmental and product non-emissions regulatory areas, interpreting complex technical, legal, and regulatory documents and translating requirements into clear guidance for the business.

• Anticipate emerging regulatory developments, assess their technical, commercial, and strategic impacts, and provide actionable recommendations to leaders, technical experts, and product teams to manage risks and opportunities.

• Develop and lead company regulatory positions and advocacy strategies, defining engagement objectives, timelines, key messages, external partners, and actions required to influence emerging environmental and product regulations.

• Lead cross-functional regulatory advocacy programs from inception through completion, partnering with Engineering, Compliance, Product, Legal, Government Relations, and other stakeholders to align positions and deliver agreed regulatory outcomes.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators, industry associations, customers, and other external stakeholders, representing company interests and communicating constructively across global markets and diverse audiences.

• Develop and communicate regulatory intelligence, strategic recommendations, educational materials, and unified regulatory messages to internal stakeholders, ensuring complex environmental and regulatory topics are clearly understood.

• Develop strategic frameworks and analyses that synthesise environmental data, stakeholder input, regulatory trends, risks, and opportunities to support business strategy, product planning, compliance activities, and informed decision-making.

• Manage multiple cross-functional regulatory projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including project scope, timelines, risks, resources, tools, and processes, while identifying process gaps, implementing improvement plans, and sharing lessons learned across teams.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional subject matter expert teams and projects, independently coordinating internal and external initiatives across organisational boundaries to achieve shared objectives.

• Strong environmental acumen, with knowledge of environmental topics and trends related to air, exhaust, water, waste, sustainability, and/or materials, and the ability to assess environmental data and business impacts.

• Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex and sometimes contradictory information, conduct gap analyses, benchmark current and desired states, and develop actionable recommendations and strategies.

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build partnerships, communicate effectively across organisational boundaries, and establish trust through integrity, authenticity, and transparent engagement.

• Strong planning, project, and risk management skills, with the ability to prioritise work, manage project issues and risks, establish timelines, and deliver commitments aligned with organisational goals.

• Ability to develop and improve systems and processes, using structured approaches to eliminate inefficiencies, address roadblocks, document workflows, and implement sustainable solutions that improve organisational effectiveness.

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Environmental Policy, Law, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related technical or scientific discipline; a Master’s or other advanced degree is preferred, with legal training or a legal background strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in environmental and/or regulatory policy, with a strong understanding of emerging product regulatory requirements and their implications for business and product strategies.

• Proven experience leading global initiatives and cross-functional teams, working effectively across organisational boundaries and with internal and external stakeholders to deliver strategic regulatory outcomes.

• Experience engaging with EU policymakers, trade associations, and industry groups is strongly preferred; previous experience in government, a trade association, or strategic regulatory development is an advantage.

• Working knowledge of major EU materials and product regulatory frameworks, including EU POPs, REACH, RoHS, WEEE, ESPR, and the EU Battery Regulation, with experience partnering with in-house counsel to assess emerging product regulatory risks.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate of the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Job Environment

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Off-site Remote

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary €87200

Max Salary €130800

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No