Sustainability Project Manager

WM; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 56,100 - 80,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking a Project Manager for WMSS in the Phoenix area to oversee compliant, safe handling and processing of all contracted waste streams. The role involves coordinating with hospital staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving efficient, profitable service delivery.

The position requires 3 years in healthcare or related project management, strong MS Office skills, and a Bachelor’s degree. Travel is primarily local day trips with occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in the healthcare industry or equivalent in project/customer management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitors operational performance and cost goals using tracking tools and reviewing invoices for accuracy.
• Provides strategic consultative support to hospital staff to manage all contracted waste streams.
• Serves as primary liaison for all contracted waste streams and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Public speaking

Project management

Customer management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Manager - WMSS is responsible for providing strategic guidance towards the compliant, safe and efficient handling and processing of all Waste Streams contracted by the facility(s). Ensures the services provided to the facility(s) by Stericycle consistently meet service expectations, regulatory, and safety compliance measures, and are provided in a productive and profitable manner.

This position will have local travel, mostly day trip with the occasional over-night.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors the performance of operational efficiencies and assists in ensuring that their performance and cost goals are being achieved by utilizing cost tracking tools and reviewing invoices for accuracy. Identifies and executes ways to reduce costs while still fulfilling contractual obligations
• Provides strategic consultative resources to hospital staff to assist them in managing all contracted waste streams in a safe and compliant manner. Serve as the primary liaison in managing all contracted waste streams
• Provides expert knowledge as needed on each of the regulations associated with the waste streams being managed (i.e., EPA, DOT, DEA, and any other state or local regulations)
• Conduct survey for customers identifying compliance gaps and waste segregation opportunities utilizing the Virtual Compliance Partner application
• Project manage implementation of new compliance-based services including the tracking, coordinating, and communication of schedules and expectations to internal and external customers. Develop and deliver customized training for the implementation and maintenance of the contract
• Regularly schedule and complete customer-facing activity with focus on service satisfaction, building relationships, and identifying ways to improve operational efficiencies and profitability
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in the healthcare industry, or the equivalent in project/customer management experience, demonstrating excellent working knowledge of medical waste issues and the healthcare industry, and consultative skills to effectively deal with customers. Candidate is confident with public speaking duties
• Functional experience with Microsoft products including PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Teams

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with experience in healthcare discipline preferred, or the equivalent in related work experience, demonstrating detailed knowledge of OSHA and/or EPA-RCRA and/or U.S. DOT, and/or The Joint Commission Standards

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $56,100 - $80,500. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran