Sustainability Manager

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HITACHI HIGH-TECH AMERICA INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Sustainability Manager
DIV/DEPARTMENT NAME: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
REPORTS TO: Senior Director Global Compliance EHS and Sustainability
POSITION STATUS: Full-Time
WORK LOCATION: (HTA) DLS (Dallas TX) or CGO (Schaumburg IL) or NCP (Hillsboro OR)
WORK STYLE DESIGNATION: Hybrid (50% Remote)
WORK STYLE REQUIREMENT: 2 Days Onsite/3 Days Remote
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
TRAVEL REQUIRED: 20% Travel (minimum)
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: 0

EXPECTED PAY RANGE: $110089 to $151372 Annually

The pay ranges listed above are for each positions base pay position may be eligible for other compensation including incentive pay and/or will receive additional information during the interview and selection process.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sustainability Manager is responsible for developing implementing and managing sustainability strategies and programs. This position drives environmental social and governance (ESG) initiatives sustainability reporting material compliance and continuous improvement efforts across the organization. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders this position integrates sustainability and material compliance into operations and business processes ensuring alignment with global environmental regulations corporate CSR goals and customer requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sustainability and Material Compliance Program Management (40%)

Lead the development and execution of companys sustainability strategies and goals aligned with Hitachi Group priorities.

Manage sustainability initiatives including environmental performance tracking ESG reporting product stewardship responsible materials management and product environmental compliance programs.

Establish long-term sustainability objectives and annual metrics targets and action plans to measure performance and drive continuous improvement.

Lead the companys material compliance program including compliance with applicable regulations such as REACH RoHS TSCA SCIP Proposition 65 PFAS and other emerging product environmental requirements.

Regulatory Monitoring and Sustainability Governance (20%)

Monitor emerging sustainability and material compliance regulations reporting standards and stakeholder expectations.

Assess business impacts and communicate regulatory requirements risks and recommended actions to relevant parties.

Develop and maintain policies procedures and internal controls that support sustainability and material compliance programs.

Reporting and Performance Management (10%)

Lead collection validation analysis of sustainability and material compliance data

Coordinate and prepare disclosures customer sustainability and material compliance questionnaires and corporate reporting requirements

Support development of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories carbon reduction plans and sustainability performance metrics

Cross-Functional Collaboration (20%)

Engage internal and external stakeholdersincluding customers suppliers business leaders and global Hitachi teamsto advance sustainability objectives support compliance requirements and promote program implementation.

Serve as subject matter expert and provide guidance on sustainability and material compliance requirements for internal teams including EHS Legal Trade Compliance Procurement Product Support Sales and Engineering.

Collaborate with global Hitachi sustainability teams to align standards reporting requirements and best practices.

Partner with suppliers and procurement teams to obtain material compliance data support regulatory compliance activities and drive continuous improvement.

Training and Communication (10%)

Develop and deliver training materials on sustainability and material compliance.

Promote awareness and understanding of sustainability priorities across the organization.

Build organizational capability and engagement by communicating sustainability and material compliance requirements in a clear actionable manner.

EDUCATION LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Engineering Sustainability or related field (or equivalent subject matter experience)
Relevant environmental or sustainability certifications preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

5 7 years of progressive experience in material compliance regulatory compliance corporate social responsibility ESG or environmental programs
Experience in building or managing compliance programs and leading sustainability initiatives in a global business environment
Experience with ESG reporting frameworks and sustainability metrics
Experience managing cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders without direct authority
Strong knowledge of global regulations (GHG Accounting REACH RoHS TSCA SCIP Prop 65 etc.) preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and data management capabilities
Strong project leadership and process development skills
Ability to translate complex sustainability topics to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to independently manage multiple projects competing priorities and changing deadlines
Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic and the flexibility to support a global organization across time zones
Must be willing to travel (minimum 20%) including internationally and have a valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle.

Key Success Factors
Ability to build a structured scalable compliance program
Strong collaboration across business functions
Proactive approach to regulatory monitoring and risk mitigation
Clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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