Product Sustainability Lead — Strategy & Impact

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,200 - 187,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retailer is seeking a Sustainability Program Manager in Chicago, IL. This role involves developing and implementing sustainability strategies focused on key priorities like Scope 3 emissions and social compliance. You will work with diverse internal and external stakeholders to advance sustainability goals. Applicants should have strong collaboration and project management skills, experience in sustainability, and be able to navigate complex issues. This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies within a large organization.
• Strong collaboration, project management, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership engagement skills.
• Proven ability to identify sustainability risks and opportunities and develop effective strategies.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory changes related to sustainability.
• Experience in change management.
• Demonstrated experience in helping organizations achieve sustainability goals.
• Data analysis and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and programs focused on various priorities.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to align sustainability objectives.
• Manage policies and public statements regarding sustainability areas.
• Coordinate reporting and analysis of sustainability program success.
• Facilitate training on product sustainability.

Skills

Collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Proficiency with Excel

Tools

Powerpoint

Job description

A leading food retailer is seeking a Sustainability Program Manager in Chicago, IL. This role involves developing and implementing sustainability strategies focused on key priorities like Scope 3 emissions and social compliance. You will work with diverse internal and external stakeholders to advance sustainability goals. Applicants should have strong collaboration and project management skills, experience in sustainability, and be able to navigate complex issues. This position offers a hybrid work schedule.