Sustainability Program Manager, Waste & Circularity

Oracle; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,100 - 209,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Oracle seeks a Principal Program Manager for Waste & Circularity to drive strategy, program execution, and continuous improvement of corporate waste minimization and circular economy initiatives. You will lead cross-functional efforts to improve material efficiency, embed circularity in operations, and ensure compliance with global reporting standards.

You will own metrics, oversee take-back programs, and guide teams across Oracle to implement sustainable procurement and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of program management experience in large-scale corporate sustainability or ESG compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise in zero-waste concepts, circular procurement, material flow analysis, and waste minimization strategies.
• Understanding of ESRS/CSRD, GRI, and global waste directives.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with data-driven prioritization and decision-making.
• Exceptional leadership and communication at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and operationalize Oracle’s corporate strategy for waste diversion and minimization, collaborating across lines of business.
• Own company-wide waste and circularity metrics and report progress towards targets.
• Oversee hardware take-back programs with data center operations to maximize reuse and recycling.
• Improve waste data accuracy and auditability to support reporting and decision-making.
• Provide guidance and training to Oracle teams to foster responsible resource management.
• Integrate circular procurement and closed-loop material flows into procurement strategies.
• Engage with external partners and industry coalitions to evolve programs and practices.
• Develop business cases for sustainability-related solutions to secure senior buy-in.

Skills

Program management

Zero-waste concepts

Circular procurement

Data-driven decision making

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in sustainability

Tools

Workiva

SAP Sustainability

Oracle EPM

Job description

Oracle’s Commitment

Oracle is dedicated to advancing its sustainability vision and ensuring transparent, auditable reporting. As part of Oracle’s Global Sustainability Office, the Principal Program Manager for Waste & Circularity will drive strategy, program execution, and continuous improvement of corporate waste minimization and circular economy initiatives. This leader will collaborate across business units to improve material efficiency, minimize waste, and embed circularity principles into business operations, helping Oracle meet its sustainability targets and compliance obligations.

Job Description

Oracle is dedicated to advancing its sustainability vision and ensuring transparent, auditable reporting. As part of Oracle’s Global Sustainability Office, the Principal Program Manager for Waste & Circularity will drive strategy, program execution, and continuous improvement of corporate waste minimization and circular economy initiatives. This leader will collaborate across business units to improve material efficiency, minimize waste, and embed circularity principles into business operations, helping Oracle meet its sustainability targets and compliance obligations.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Define and operationalize Oracle’s corporate strategy for waste diversion and minimization, collaborating across various lines of business, including corporate offices and data centers.
• Own company-wide waste and circularity metrics, define and regularly track, analyze, and report progress towards targets.
• Oversee OCI’s hardware take back program, working with data center operations, hardware, and reverse logistics to maximize reuse and recycling.
• Standardize and improve waste data accuracy and auditability to inform business strategy and support voluntary and regulatory reporting (e.g., ESRS/CSRD, GRI).
• Provide guidance, training, and engagement to Oracle teams company-wide, building a shared culture of responsible resource management.
• Integrate circular procurement and closed-loop material flows into procurement and operational strategies.
• Engage with external partners, suppliers, and industry coalitions to enhance Oracle’s programs and keep pace with best practices and evolving regulations.
• Own recommendations for sustainability-related solutions, including business cases to get buy-in from senior stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in sustainability, environmental management, or other closely related discipline.
• 5-8 years of program management experience in large-scale corporate sustainability or ESG compliance, ideally focused on waste management, resource conservation, or circular economy.
• Demonstrated expertise in zero-waste concepts, circular procurement, material flow analysis, and waste minimization strategies.
• Understanding of relevant waste and materials standards and frameworks (e.g., ESRS/CSRD, GRI, global management waste directives, supplier sustainability scorecards).
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, leveraging data-driven prioritization and decision-making.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to drive adoption of sustainability best practices in complex, dynamic environments.

Preferred Skills

• Background in data center sustainability.
• Experience with supplier engagement programs and influencing supply chain sustainability and emissions.
• Familiarity with circular innovation, book-and-claim models, and supporting emerging green technologies.
• Experience with enterprise sustainability software (e.g., Workiva, SAP Sustainability, Oracle EPM).

Qualifications

Disclaimer: Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $90,100 - $209,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC4

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