Remote Product Sustainability Manager: Drive Impact

Watts Water Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a Senior Product Sustainability Manager to lead and advance the company’s product sustainability programs across the organization.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Strategic Marketing, you will drive LCA initiatives, develop sustainability metrics, collaborate with Product Development, Engineering, Supply Chain and Marketing, and help shape Watts' long-term sustainability roadmap. This remote role requires up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Product Development, Chemistry, Material Science, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product sustainability, sustainability engineering, environmental management, product lifecycle assessment, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of climate science, circular economy principles, regenerative design, and environmental sustainability practices.
• Experience conducting environmental and product Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and utilizing related sustainability assessment tools.
• Experience developing and implementing sustainability programs, metrics, and reporting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive product sustainability program that evaluates and improves the environmental impact of Watts products.
• Lead Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) initiatives across product lines to measure environmental impacts and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop sustainability models, methodologies, metrics, and reporting frameworks to assess and track product sustainability performance.
• Manage sustainability-related data inventories and ensure the integrity, consistency, and effectiveness of sustainability reporting processes.
• Evaluate product sustainability factors, including recycled content, harmful substances, product longevity, end-of-life considerations, circular economy principles, and environmental certifications.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports in accordance with applicable standards, including ISO 14040/44 and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) requirements.
• Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Distribution teams to incorporate sustainability considerations into product development and business processes.
• Establish and implement product sustainability goals, objectives, and performance measures across Watts product platforms.
• Assess sustainability maturity across business units and product categories and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Support the development and publication of Watts' annual sustainability report and related disclosures.
• Communicate product sustainability initiatives, accomplishments, and objectives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor industry trends, sustainability regulations, emerging technologies, and best practices related to environmental sustainability and product stewardship.
• Support customer requests, sustainability audits, product disclosures, certifications, and other stakeholder sustainability requirements.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product Management to strengthen the sustainability value proposition of key products and solutions.
• Provide sustainability expertise and recommendations to support strategic planning, product innovation, and business growth initiatives.
• Represent Watts in sustainability-related meetings, industry groups, conferences, and customer engagements as required.

Skills

Product sustainability

LCA

Environmental management

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Environmental Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Sustainability reporting tools

MS Excel

Job description

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a Senior Product Sustainability Manager to lead and advance the company’s product sustainability programs across the organization.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Strategic Marketing, you will drive LCA initiatives, develop sustainability metrics, collaborate with Product Development, Engineering, Supply Chain and Marketing, and help shape Watts' long-term sustainability roadmap. This remote role requires up to 25% travel.