Sustainability Supply-Chain Data Supervisor - Digital Product Passport Program.

Vertiv; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Columbus, Ohio, seeks an Engineer Manager for DPP, EUBR and EPR programs to lead strategy, development, and implementation of digital product dossiers across lifecycle. You will bridge cross-functional teams and oversee data integration to meet regulatory obligations.

Collaborating with global sustainability, procurement, and compliance teams, you will drive PLM/ERP/MES integration, data traceability, and stakeholder reporting, ensuring readiness for EU and US requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, or related discipline, or experience in Data Architecting preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years relevant Engineering management experience – PMP certification preferred.
• Excellent leadership abilities to guide cross-functional teams and report to senior leadership.
• Knowledge and understanding of EU DPP regulation, EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542), EU ESPR.
• Knowledge of PLM systems, data traceability tools, and serialization/QR technology.
• Ability to bridge cross-functional teams, overseeing technical integration and data traceability.
• Familiarity with PLM/ERP/MES systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, development, and implementation of digital systems tracking product lifecycle data for compliance.
• Develop archiving system with unique QR codes and a public portal for data access.
• Define supplier qualification criteria for DPP data provisions and integrate into governance.
• Analyze products for DPP/EPR compliance, including EU ESPR and US obligations.
• Collect DPP data from suppliers via procurement and engineering channels.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet DPP/EPR deadlines and data readiness.
• Integrate DPP/EPR requirements into product lifecycle development.
• Oversee EUBR implementation readiness across data, supplier engagement, and deliverables.
• Support integration with PLM/ERP/MES systems.
• Align data requirements with procurement and product development processes.
• Manage data exchange with external suppliers ensuring traceability.
• Ensure secure information sharing via unique identifiers and decentralized storage.
• Develop and maintain SME level knowledge on DPP/EPR regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data architecture

Regulatory knowledge

PLM/ERP/MES familiarity

QR/serialization

Project management

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related discipline

5-7 years engineering management experience

PMP certification

Tools

PLM systems

ERP/MES systems

Serialization/QR technology

Data traceability tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Description

The Engineer Manager, DPP, EUBR and EPR will be responsible for leading the strategy, development, and implementation of Vertiv’s Digital Product Passport (DPP), EU Battery Regulation (EUBR) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs to meet regulatory compliance obligations with mandatory sustainability laws and circular economy goals. The DPP and EPR Manager will work closely with Vertiv’s global responsible business, sustainability, procurement, and material compliance teams to ensure the success of Vertiv’s DPP and EPR programs. This position is a strategic technical leadership role focused on creating, managing, and exporting digital dossiers that track a product’s entire lifecycle, from raw materials to end-of-life, to meet current and upcoming EU and US regulations. This role covers a range of responsibilities, including bridging cross-functional teams, overseeing technical integration, data traceability, and stakeholder reporting to enhance supply chain transparency. This role is critical for meeting mandatory regulatory requirements, particularly in sectors like batteries, textiles, and industrial electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, development, and implementation of digital systems that track and archive product lifecycle data—such as materials origins, manufacturing, maintenance, and sustainability to meet regulatory compliance and circular economy goals.
• Develop systems for archiving company data and documentation of product components and test results for every single product separately while assigning a unique QR code to each. The system should also have a separate public-facing portal where customers can access a subset of this data which has been released to the public portal.
• Define and implement supplier qualification criteria related to DPP data provision capabilities, integrating these into existing engineering, procurement governance and vendor management processes
• Analyze Vertiv’s products, components and batteries for adherence to mandatory DPP regulations and EPR obligations (including EU ESPR, EUBR, Packaging Waste Directives and US EPR responsibilities).
• Develop and manage structured processes for collecting DPP-required data (material composition, carbon footprint, substances of concern) from suppliers via procurement and engineering channels
• Bridge cross-functional teams, overseeing technical data integration, data traceability, and stakeholder reporting to ensure DPP and EPR obligations and deadlines are being met.
• Collaborate with material compliance, sustainability, engineering, procurement, and marketing teams to integrate DPP and EPR requirements into the product development lifecycle.
• Own program coordination for EUBR implementation, ensuring business readiness across data, systems, supplier engagement, and regulatory deliverables
• Support the integration of DPP systems with existing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Align DPP and EPR data requirements with existing procurement intake processes (e.g., ServiceNow Intake Forms) and engineering product development processes to ensure regulatory data is clearly identified at the product design stage and captured at the point of purchase initiation rather than retroactively
• Managing technical data exchange with external suppliers to ensure traceability across the value chain.
• Ensure secure information sharing via unique identifiers (e.g., QR codes, RFID) and decentralized data storage
• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise on DPP and EPR regulations, and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, or related discipline, or experience in Data Architecting preferred. Minimum 5-7 years relevant Engineering management experience – Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Excellent leadership abilities to guide cross-functional teams and report to senior leadership.
• Knowledge and understanding of EU DPP regulation, EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542), EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR, EU 2024/1781).
• Knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn Commercial Product Information Management () Systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems
• Ability to bridge cross-functional teams, overseeing technical integration, and data traceability.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, data traceability tools, and serialization/QR technology preferred.
• Understanding of sustainability standards, circular economy principles, and upcoming EU regulations regarding product data.
• Ability to map out long-term product data roadmaps and align them with business objectives.
• Experience with Bill of Material management systems (ex. Oracle PD PLM, Agile, TeamCenter)
• English, fluent written and spoken
• Strong analytical skills - should have the ability to evaluate, analyze and present data to senior management teams.
• Empathetic collaborator whose style builds commitment and engagement.
• Intellectual curiosity about determining root causes to solve complex problems.
• Self-motivated, driven individual who is comfortable working in a global, matrixed, fast-paced environment

Our Core Principles

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

Our Strategic Priorities

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Our Behaviors

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $10.2 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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