Sr. Manager, Environment & Sustainability

vwr; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VWR is seeking a Sr. Manager, Environment and Sustainability to shape and lead our enterprise-wide environmental strategy.

You will partner with executive leadership to align sustainability initiatives with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You will oversee environmental compliance, ESG reporting, climate programs, and resource management, while building governance, risk assessment, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Environmental Management, Industrial Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business Administration

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide environmental and sustainability strategies with performance metrics.
• Lead governance, policies, and accountability for sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee environmental compliance, risk management, audits, and reporting.
• Coordinate ESG disclosures and reporting to applicable frameworks.
• Collaborate across functions to implement climate, energy, water programs.
• Manage budgets, resources, and vendor relationships.
• Lead team development and ongoing training.
• Monitor industry trends and benchmark performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Environmental Management, Industrial Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field required.

Master's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business Administration

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Sr. Manager, Environment and Sustainability reports to the Vice President of EHS3 and is responsible for leading the organization's environmental stewardship and sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, stakeholder expectations, and industry best practices. This role provides strategic direction and oversight for environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, climate-related programs, resource conservation efforts, environmental risk management, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting.

The Sr. Manager serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to executive leadership, partnering across business functions to develop and implement programs that enhance environmental performance, reduce operational impacts, support long-term sustainability goals, and promote a culture of environmental responsibility. The position requires a strong balance of strategic leadership, technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and program execution.

How you will thrive and create an impact

Develop and Lead Sustainability Strategy

• Establish and execute enterprise-wide environmental and sustainability strategies, objectives, and performance metrics that align with organizational goals.
• Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities related to sustainability, climate change, resource management, and environmental stewardship.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that support long-term environmental performance and business success.

Provide Leadership and Governance

• Serve as the organization's environmental and sustainability leader, providing strategic guidance to executive leadership and business stakeholders.
• Develop policies, standards, and governance processes to ensure consistent implementation of sustainability initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability and environmental responsibility throughout the organization.

Oversee Environmental Compliance and Risk Management

• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and international environmental regulations and standards.
• Assess environmental risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize legal, operational, reputational, and financial impacts.
• Coordinate environmental audits, inspections, corrective action plans, and compliance reporting activities.

Lead ESG and Sustainability Reporting

• Direct the collection, analysis, and reporting of environmental and sustainability data.
• Oversee ESG disclosures and reporting processes in accordance with applicable frameworks and stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure transparency, accuracy, and consistency in sustainability performance reporting.

Manage Climate and Environmental Programs

• Lead initiatives focused on greenhouse gas reduction, energy management, waste minimization, water stewardship, pollution prevention, and circular economy principles.
• Establish targets, monitor performance, and implement action plans to achieve environmental objectives.
• Evaluate opportunities for innovation and operational improvements that support sustainability goals.

Collaborate with Internal and External Stakeholders

• Build strong partnerships with operations, facilities, procurement, legal, finance, human resources, and other departments to advance sustainability priorities.
• Represent the organization with regulatory agencies, industry associations, customers, consultants, community groups, and other external stakeholders.
• Promote stakeholder engagement and awareness regarding environmental and sustainability initiatives.

Manage Budgets, Resources, and Vendor Relationships

• Manage departmental budgets and sustainability program expenditures.
• Evaluate and oversee consultants, contractors, and third-party service providers.
• Ensure effective allocation of resources to meet strategic objectives.

Lead Team Development

• Recruit, develop, mentor, and evaluate environmental and sustainability personnel as applicable.
• Promote professional growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures.

Monitor Industry Trends and Best Practices

• Stay informed of emerging environmental regulations, sustainability frameworks, technologies, and industry developments.
• Benchmark organizational performance against industry standards and recommend enhancements as needed.
• Drive adoption of innovative practices that improve environmental and business outcomes.

Perform Other Duties as Assigned

• Support strategic business initiatives and organizational priorities related to environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility.

What we're looking for

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Environmental Management, Industrial Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business Administrati