Product Sustainability Manager

Barco; Saronno; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A technology company in Italy seeks a Product Sustainability Manager to lead environmental compliance and sustainable practices across product portfolios. Responsibilities include overseeing Environmental Management Systems, implementing sustainability strategies, and managing a team of professionals. The ideal candidate has a degree in ecology, law, or engineering, strong leadership skills, and a passion for sustainability. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance product lifecycle sustainability.

Competenze

• Must have passion for product sustainability and technology interests.
• Knowledge of product sustainability, toxic materials, and environmental regulations.
• Experience managing processes and leading a team.

Mansioni

• Drive environmental compliance and ecodesign principles.
• Lead sustainability initiatives across the product lifecycle.
• Oversee Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Manage the product sustainability strategy and supplier programs.

Conoscenze

Strong influencing and negotiating skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Leadership skills

Ability to present information

Strong passion for sustainability

Good networking skills

Formazione

University degree in ecology, law, chemistry, or engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Product Sustainability Manager

Location: Kortrijk, BE

As Product Sustainability Manager and team manager, you are responsible for driving environmental compliance across the product portfolio and embedding ecodesign principles to minimize environmental impact. You lead a team of professionals focused on implementing sustainable practices throughout the product lifecycle—from responsible sourcing and manufacturing to promoting sustainable use and end‑of‑life strategies.

This role requires a deep understanding of environmental regulations, impact reduction strategies, and strong leadership and collaboration skills to work effectively across cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

1. Manage Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

Oversee the company’s EMS for products and suppliers worldwide, including waste management, ecodesign, hazardous chemical compliance, supplier due diligence. Stay up to date with global environmental regulations (e.g., RoHS, REACH, WEEE, ESPR, CBAM, EU TAX) and ensure all products meet compliance standards.

2. Manage environmental Product Sustainability Strategy

• Develop and implement Barco’s global product environmental sustainability strategy, aligning with corporate goals and Barco’s overall sustainability strategy. Coordinate initiatives to improve the environmental performance of Barco products, focusing on eco‑design, lifecycle assessments, circularity and green claims.
• Implement the Ecoscore framework in line with stakeholder expectations.
• Identify and implement innovative materials, technologies, and processes that enhance product sustainability and circularity.

3. Lead Supplier Product Sustainability Program

In collaboration with Global Procurement to manage Barco’s Supplier Sustainability Program.

4. Manage Environmental Compliance Office

Lead a team of sustainability professionals: environmental, compliance and data engineers. Foster team dynamics and ambitious road maps and team KPIs.

5. Coordinate Global Sustainability Networks

• Lead the Green Knowledge Owners team, a global network across all Barco sites, to share best practices and drive sustainability compliance initiatives.
• Participate and contribute to the Barco Sustainability Lead Meetings representing the BU sustainability leads.
• Act as the primary contact for industry associations (e.g., Agoria, Avixa, COCIR), NGOs, and research institutions on product environmental sustainability, and supply chain transparency.
• Represent Barco in European and international institutions to advocate for favourable environmental compliance and environmental sustainability policies.

6. Train and Engage Stakeholders

Develop and deliver training programmes to raise awareness and build capacity on product environmental sustainability topics across all Barco departments worldwide.

7. Contribute to Barco’s general sustainability strategy

Manage key product activities of Barco’s Executive Sustainability Steering Committee in close collaboration with the Barco sustainability manager. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and BU sustainability leads to ensure sustainability is embedded in all product‑related decisions.

8. Analyses and Communication including support to ESG Reporting Activities

Contribute to Barco’s Annual Report activities (including audits and assurance) related to the product sustainability. Offer support to ESG ratings such as CDP & Ecovadis. Coordinate LCA reporting & dedicated environmental product‑specific customer requests and research projects.

Your profile : Education

• University degree (ecology, law, chemistry, engineering) or 2–5 years of experience in a similar job.
• Must have passion for product sustainability and technology interests.

Competencies

• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Leadership skills and ability to take decisions
• Ability to present information to different audiences and to different levels of the organisation
• Strong passion for sustainability and environmental‑related topics
• Affinity with the EU regulatory process and institutions
• Good understanding of legal language and of regulatory texts
• Good networking skills

Experience

• Knowledge / Experience of product sustainability and environmental topics: toxic materials, waste management, EpR, energy efficiency, environmental regulations, environmental management systems, Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon accounting and analysis.
• Experience in public / regulatory affairs and/or product compliance / certification
• Experience of managing processes and procedures and leading a team
• Experience with management or reporting systems.

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About Barco

At Barco, we design cutting‑edge technology that enhances everyday life through advanced visual experiences. As a global leader in collaboration and imaging, we serve the Enterprise, Healthcare, and Entertainment industries with innovative tools that empower professionals to communicate and perform at their best. With a strong commitment to quality, reliability, and sustainability, our technologies are trusted in over 90 countries.

Backed by a team of 3 + employees, we continue to push boundaries and shape the future of digital imaging and connectivity.