Sustainability Project Manager

Job Title: Sustainability Project Manager Job Description

As a Sustainability Project Manager, you will support the Global Sustainability initiative by managing ongoing programs and specific projects related to sustainability. This role is crucial in achieving sustainability goals, including GHG reduction and brand measures, and requires cross-disciplinary work across product, packaging, supplier, and research disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute broader sustainability projects throughout the company, such as waste reduction, renewable energy, and factory efficiency programs.
• Manage specific projects related to more sustainable products, including plastic swaps and recyclability.
• Support and execute the collection, measurement, and analysis of sustainability-related data for programs like SBTi, CDP, and Project Thesis.
• Create ad hoc reports to support global retailers and licensees.
• Learn and execute corporate systems for measuring the sustainability impact of products and suppliers using tools like Trayak/Compass LCA, Ecoinvent, and SupplyShift.
• Manage and document the Sustainability Dashboard.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver on approved sustainability improvement projects, working with technical leaders in operations engineering, packaging, product engineering, R&D/QA, and sourcing.
• Support the creation and implementation of corporate-wide sustainability strategy.
• Collaborate with outside companies, suppliers, technical experts, and academia to improve long-term sustainability positioning.
• Provide organizational thought-leadership in design for sustainability.
• Possibly support procurement responsibilities.

Essential Skills

• Program management and sustainability expertise.
• Experience with sustainability data collection, measurement, and reporting (SBTi, CDP).
• Working knowledge of LCA and sustainability tools (Trayak/Compass LCA, Ecoinvent, SupplyShift).
• Cross-functional leadership and collaboration with engineering, R&D, packaging, and sourcing.
• Design for sustainability expertise, including materials, recyclability, and plastic reduction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication and stakeholder reporting skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field (e.g., engineering, R&D).
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Excel with the ability to learn advanced approaches.
• Basic materials knowledge with the ability and desire to advance topics (e.g., plastics, paper).
• Working knowledge of enterprise software (SAP, Project Management Software, Spec systems, MS Office/365, MS Teams).
• Experience with self-directed work teams in continuous improvement and employee involvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, effective in both in-person and virtual settings.
• Experience with direct or indirect procurement.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time for brief vendor/manufacturing visits.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office environment with a hybrid schedule requiring presence in the office three days a week. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The role offers a direct hire position with great benefits, room for growth, and an annual incentive bonus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bethlehem, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Company Benefits Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Bethlehem,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.