Director, Sustainability Strategy – Compliance

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

📋 Description

• Direct the creation and implementation of Littelfuse's worldwide sustainability strategy and roadmap.

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

• Establish sustainability objectives, metrics, and systems for performance tracking.

• Oversee the activities of the Sustainability team and foster cross-functional organizational change.

• Spearhead enterprise readiness and compliance initiatives for emerging sustainability regulations and reporting requirements.

• Keep abreast of regulations pertaining to climate, packaging, product stewardship, and sustainability reporting.

• Formulate compliance roadmaps and governance frameworks across global operations.

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

• Manage greenhouse gas inventory, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions programs.

• Supervise carbon accounting methodologies, the quality of emissions data, and reporting processes.

• Oversee sustainability data systems, reporting platforms, carbon accounting tools, and databases.

• Assist in achieving climate goals, emissions reduction initiatives, and decarbonization strategies.

• Coordinate the collection of sustainability data across global sites and business functions.

• Direct the sustainability disclosure strategy and manage the annual Sustainability Report and external disclosures.

• Organize reporting processes, timelines, external assurance, controls, governance, website content, and ESG disclosures.

• Lead sustainability information requests from customers, investors, and stakeholders.

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

• Partner with R&D and New Product Development on sustainable product design initiatives.

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

• Create executive communications and updates for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

• Offer strategic insights regarding sustainability risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.

• Set up sustainability data governance processes and internal controls.

• Enhance data quality, consistency, transparency, and auditability.

• Support assurance requirements and the ongoing improvement of sustainability 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 areas.

• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing programs and influencing cross-functional teams within a global organization.

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

• Strong knowledge of sustainability disclosure frameworks and standards, including GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, and emerging regulatory reporting requirements.

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

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

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex global projects involving various stakeholders and business functions.

• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management abilities.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

• Background in manufacturing, industrial, electronics, or technology sectors.

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

• Experience in supporting sustainability assurance or audit processes.

• Understanding of sustainability compliance requirements across North America, Europe, and Asia.

• 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 contributions.

• Paid time off and 11 holidays.

• Flexible and remote work options available.

• $900 Lifestyle Spending Account.

• Tuition reimbursement up to $20,000.

• Lean Six Sigma certification and career development opportunities.

• Life, disability, and voluntary insurance options.

• Incentives based on performance.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development.