Global Product Sustainability Lead

Emerson; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Recognition

Flexible time off

Job summary

Emerson seeks a senior sustainability leader to drive design strategies for sustainable products and packaging. You will oversee the global product carbon footprint program and collaborate with engineering, environmental, and supply chain teams to reduce emissions and improve circularity.

The role requires strong technical background, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to influence teams worldwide and align with external standards.

Qualifications

• Education in engineering or related scientific field with sustainability focus.
• 5-7 years of work experience in product design or product management is preferred.
• Experience with Life Cycle Assessment methodologies and tools is required.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for global collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainable product and packaging design strategies across Emerson.
• Oversee the global product carbon footprint program and reporting.
• Collaborate with supply chain to improve sustainable procurement and transport practices.
• Develop data strategy and governance for PCF calculations across units.
• Train sales and marketing on communicating results to external audiences.

Skills

Project management

Life Cycle Assessment

Technical communication

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering, environmental science, physics, mathematics, materials science or similar subject

Tools

LCA software

Job description

As a key player in Emerson’s sustainability initiatives, you will lead the integration of sustainable design strategies across Emerson, driving efforts to reduce emissions and enhance product circularity. You'll oversee the global product carbon footprint program and collaborate with supply chain teams to improve sustainable procurement and transportation practices. This role demands a strategic thinker with a passion for sustainability, a strong technical background, and excellent communication skills. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable design within Emerson, driving innovation through research collaborations and staying at the forefront of industry trends. Your ability to manage multiple projects, influence global teams, and convey complex sustainability concepts will be key to your success in this dynamic and impactful position. This position can be based in any major Emerson BU HQ location in the United States, enabling the successful candidate to partner with global teams while remaining connected to one of our key office locations.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Sustainable Productand PackagingDesign
  • Lead the development and drive the adoption of sustainable productand packagingdesign strategies throughout thecompanyand support product development teams in implementingactionsto reduce emissions andimproveproduct circularity.
  • Work with the product environmental compliance team to integrate regulatory considerations into Emerson’s sustainable productand packagingdesign strategyand guidelines.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to execute improvement projects that can serve as best practice examples.
  • Continue to enhance Emerson’s sustainable new productand packagingdesign guidelines.
  • Identifyand prioritize cross-business strategic design initiatives that can deliver material sustainability impact at scale across multiple product lines.
  • Keep abreast of external sustainableproduct and packagingdesign trends and activelyparticipateinexternalexpert industry forums.
• ProductCarbon Footprint Program and Reporting
  • Oversee the activities of the centralteamconducting product carbon footprint analyses.
  • Provide technicalexpertiseto business-unit teams and collaborate with themin research and specific projectsduring a project’s execution.
  • Help lead and expand Emerson's global product carbon footprint programby:
  • Continuingto improve internal methodologies and external communication collateral in alignment with external best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Streamlining processes to reduce project timelines whilemaintaininghigh-quality outputs.
  • Working with the IT team to develop a longer-term data architecture plan to scale the product carbon footprint program globally.
  • Supporting vendor selection for Emerson’s longer-term product carbon footprint program.
  • Drivingthe adoption of product carbon footprint analyses across Emerson’s major product lines globally.
  • Building relationships with external experts and partners.
  • Collaborate with Scope 3 team to improve data quality and forecasting using PCF insights.
  • Train and support sales and marketing teams to ensure effective communication of results to external.
• Data Strategy and Governance
  • Assess and benchmark the data maturity of business units to evaluate readiness for PCF calculations,identifygaps in data availability, quality, and systems, and define actionable roadmaps to improve data readiness and enable scalable deployment.
  • Act as the primary liaison to the enterprise product data program, ensuring alignment between product sustainability needs and broader data strategy.
  • Translate PCF requirements into clear data specifications and ensure integration into Emerson’s product data architecture in collaboration with IT and PEC.
  • Monitor and assess Product Category Rules (PCRs) and relevant external standards todetermineapplicability across Emerson’s portfolio and ensure methodological consistency.
• Supply Chain Support
  • Collaborate withtheResponsible Sourcing team to improve primary data collection practices from suppliers to improve the precision and granularity of Scope 3 upstream emissions.
  • Assistin developing decarbonization scenario analyses and creating roadmaps for keydirectmaterial commodities(e.g., castings, steel, aluminum, plastics, electronics).
  • Engage with supply chain teams to promote the adoption of sustainable procurement and transportation strategies early in the productand packagingdevelopment stages.

Who You Are:

A passionate individual, motivated to drive environmental sustainability progress in a leading technology company, with +70,000 creative minds and a global footprint. A critical thinker with a strong eye for detail, but you can balance thinking and planning with actions. You focus on priorities and set yourself stretch goals.You take time to ask questions, define the problem and make learning a priority. You engage in collaborative projects and can work on multiple tasks concurrently.You identify and get to know your stakeholders and colleagues and develop your own network.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Education in engineering, environmental science, physics, mathematics,materialsscienceorasimilarsubject
• 5-7yearsof work experience in product design,orproduct management
• Experience in a leadership or managerial role
• ExperiencewithLife Cycle Assessment/ Product Carbon Footprintmethodologies and tools
• Proventrack recordin the design anddevelopment ofnew products
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex sustainability topics in a clear and engaging manner
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Ideally, yourworkexperiencewouldhave been related tosustainable product design
• Knowledgeof current trends, best practices, and regulations insustainable product design
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills,keyto influencingand encouragingteams around the world to implement sustainable design practices
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global and diverse team-oriented environment
• Creativity and innovation in developing engagement strategieswith teamsaround the world
• Analytical skills to measure and report on communication effectiveness
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure
• Working experience in the industrial automation and technology sector or similar

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The starting salary for this role is $140,000-$180,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.

This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.

• medical insurance plans
• dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• recognition

• flexible time off plans
• paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
• vacation and holiday leave

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Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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