[Hiring] Senior Manager, Environment and Sustainability @Avantor

Role Description

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
• 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.

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 (MBA), Public Administration, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental management, sustainability, ESG, environmental compliance, or related areas.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing environmental or sustainability programs, teams, or enterprise initiatives.
• Experience developing and implementing sustainability strategies within complex, multi-site organizations preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience managing environmental compliance programs and regulatory interactions preferred.
• Experience developing ESG reports and sustainability disclosures preferred.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of environmental regulations, compliance requirements, and sustainability principles.
• Strong understanding of ESG reporting frameworks, sustainability metrics, and performance measurement systems.
• Knowledge of climate risk assessment, greenhouse gas accounting, energy management, waste reduction, and resource conservation programs.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align sustainability objectives with business priorities.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong project and program management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate findings effectively.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with executives, employees, regulators, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and sustainability, environmental, and reporting software applications.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Accrue 18 PTO days annually.
• Eligible for volunteer time off.
• 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave).