Program Manager – Product Material Compliance

ABB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Sweden seeks a senior Regulatory Compliance professional to lead the global material compliance program. You will translate evolving regulations (REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65) into practical company-wide procedures and drive cross-functional initiatives with R&D, Sourcing, Manufacturing and Legal.

Responsibilities include managing data, supplier declarations, risk assessments, audits and reporting, while maintaining audit-ready documentation and supporting sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• 6–10+ years in product compliance, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, or supply chain.
• In-depth knowledge of global material compliance regulations such as REACH, RoHS, Prop 65 and TSCA.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to read, interpret, and convert evolving environmental regulations into practical procedures.
• Experience with supplier engagement and collecting compliance data.
• Familiarity with PLM systems, SAP (Material Data Management), and compliance software like Assent or GreenSoft.
• Strong written and verbal communication; English required; Swedish or Mandarin preferred.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented and continuous improvement mindset.
• Self-driven team player in international environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance with global material compliance legislation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop and implement the material compliance strategy and processes.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance compliance and reduce risks.
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess business impacts, and translate requirements into internal policies and actions.
• Manage material and substance data, supplier declarations, compliance assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support supplier qualification, new product development, customer inquiries, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Prepare compliance statements, maintain audit-ready documentation, and contribute to sustainability reporting.
• Manage external compliance service providers and facilitate material compliance networks and training activities.
• Keep management informed of regulatory changes, risks, and program progress.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Regulations interpretation

Supplier engagement

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Continuous improvement mindset

International collaboration

Documentation & reporting

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, Environmental Science or related technical field

Tools

SAP (Material Data Management)

Assent

GreenSoft

Job description

Overview

• Ensure regulatory compliance with global material compliance legislation, such as REACH, RoHS, SVHC, PFAS restrictions, EU Batteries, CA Proposition 65, US TSCA, China RoHS, and others.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop and implement the material compliance strategy and processes in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance compliance and reduce risks.
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess business impacts, and translate requirements into internal policies and actions.
• Manage material and substance data, supplier declarations, compliance assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Legal, Sustainability) to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support supplier qualification, new product development, customer inquiries, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Prepare compliance statements, maintain audit-ready documentation, and contribute to sustainability reporting.
• Manage external compliance service providers and facilitate material compliance networks and training activities.
• Keep management informed of regulatory changes, risks, and program progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, Environmental Science or related technical field
• 6–10+ years in product compliance, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, or supply chain
• Strong understanding of global material compliance regulations such as REACH, RoHS, CA Prop 65 and TSCA
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, implement compliance programs, and manage stakeholder relationships
• Ability to read, interpret, and convert complex, evolving environmental regulations into practical, actionable, company-wide procedures
• Experience with supplier engagement, collecting compliance data (such as Full Material Disclosures), and ensuring vendor compliance
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management systems, SAP (Material Data Management), and compliance software tools, such as Assent or GreenSoft
• Strong written and verbal skills for influencing cross-functional teams (Engineering, Sourcing, Marketing) and providing detailed reports to senior management
• Proficiency in English required; Swedish or Mandarin preferred
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Self-driven team player with experience working in international and cross-functional environments

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Hard Skills

• Regulatory Compliance
• Material Compliance Strategy
• Risk Evaluation
• Compliance Assessments
• Data Management
• Environmental Regulations Interpretation
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Supplier Qualification
• Audit Documentation
• Sustainability Reporting

Soft Skills

• Strong Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Self-Driven Team Player
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication