Director, Sustainability Strategy – Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the formulation and implementation of Littelfuse's global sustainability strategy and roadmap.

• Embed sustainability priorities into business operations and decision-making processes alongside senior leaders.

• Create and oversee sustainability goals, metrics, and performance monitoring systems.

• Direct the activities of the Sustainability team and facilitate cross-functional organizational transformation.

• Manage enterprise readiness and compliance initiatives for new sustainability regulations and disclosure requirements.

• Track developments in climate, packaging, product stewardship, and sustainability reporting regulations.

• Design compliance roadmaps and governance frameworks for global operations.

• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Management, Operations, and EHS teams.

• Administer greenhouse gas inventory programs, addressing Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.

• Supervise carbon accounting methodologies, emissions data quality, reporting protocols, and sustainability data platforms.

• Assist in achieving climate targets, implementing emissions reduction initiatives, and formulating decarbonization strategies.

• Direct the sustainability disclosure strategy and oversee the preparation and publication of the annual Sustainability Report.

• Support the Proxy Statement, Annual Report, public sustainability communications, and external assurance efforts.

• Maintain the content of the sustainability website and ESG information disclosures.

• Lead responses to sustainability inquiries from customers, investors, and stakeholders.

• Facilitate product environmental footprint assessments, life cycle assessments, and enhancements in product sustainability.

• Incorporate sustainability factors into product design and development in collaboration with R&D and New Product Development teams.

• Oversee the activities and governance processes of the Sustainability Steering Committee.

• Prepare executive communications, presentations, and updates for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

• Offer insights on sustainability risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.

• Establish processes for sustainability data governance and internal controls.

• Enhance the quality, consistency, transparency, and auditability of sustainability data.

• Support assurance requirements and promote continuous improvement in data management and reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related discipline.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental compliance, climate strategy, or related fields.

• More than 5 years of leadership experience managing programs and influencing cross-functional teams in a global setting.

• Proven experience in leading sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, regulatory compliance, or ESG initiatives.

• In-depth understanding of sustainability disclosure frameworks and standards, including GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, and emerging regulatory reporting requirements.

• Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting methodologies and reporting for Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.

• Experience in managing sustainability software platforms and extensive sustainability data programs.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex global projects with multiple stakeholders and business functions.

• Strong skills in executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

• Preferred: experience in manufacturing, industrial, electronics, or technology sectors.

• Preferred: knowledge of product sustainability, lifecycle assessment (LCA), circular economy principles, and sustainable product development.

• Preferred: experience in supporting sustainability assurance or audit processes.

• Preferred: familiarity with sustainability compliance requirements across North America, Europe, and Asia.

• Preferred: professional certifications in sustainability, environmental management, climate, or ESG-related fields.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company match and annual contribution.

• Paid time off and 11 holidays throughout the year.

• Flexible and remote work arrangements available.

• $900 Lifestyle Spending Account.

• Tuition reimbursement program (up to $20,000).

• Opportunities for Lean Six Sigma certification and career development.

• Options for life, disability, and voluntary insurance.

• Performance-based incentives.

• Various development opportunities.