Environmental Program Manager – Latin America

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Costa Rica.

📋 Description

• Oversee Kyndryl’s Environmental Operations in Latin America in accordance with corporate sustainability and E&EnMS standards.

• Fulfill environmental compliance responsibilities through direct actions or management of vendors and consultants.

• Supervise remediation efforts, regulatory corrective measures, reporting, permits, fees, and compliance documentation.

• Utilize environmental SaaS applications for managing environmental data, chemicals/SDS, utilities/sustainability, documentation, and project/vendor oversight.

• Manage vendor performance and resolve any deficiencies.

• Maintain environmental procedures specific to the region, country, and site.

• Coordinate the storage, labeling, shipment, supplier qualification, waste characterization, registrations, and documentation of hazardous waste.

• Assess and either approve or deny chemical usage, ensuring compliant storage, handling, and distribution.

• Assist with lease agreements, property selection, transactions, environmental due diligence, site assessments, permitting, and transitions for LatAm.

• Facilitate facility exits, including notifications, permit transfers/revocations, record retention, operational closure, decommissioning, recycling, and disposal.

• Coordinate investigations of environmental incidents, conduct root-cause analyses, implement corrective actions, and handle regulatory reporting.

• Identify environmental projects, define scope and pricing, prioritize tasks, and secure necessary approvals.

• Conduct environmental impact assessments and support project implementation and closure.

• Stay updated on environmental regulations and develop strategies to meet new requirements.

• Assist with regulatory, customer, ISO 14001, and corporate environmental audits.

• Address customer RFIs, RFPs, and environmental queries.

• Verify operating and utility data for compliance records and greenhouse gas accounting.

• Prepare and present the annual budget for environmental operations expenses.

• Carry out additional environmental regulatory, corporate, and operational tasks related to Kyndryl’s Latin America portfolio.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a similar discipline.

• Over 5 years of experience in Environmental Management pertaining to data center/facility operations, consulting, design, or project oversight.

• Familiarity with environmental programs, permitting, and reporting related to air emissions, hazardous waste, water management, and interactions with regulatory agencies.

• Understanding of chemical inventory management, storage, and hazard communication.

• Experience with waste management, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.

• Knowledge of ASTM E1527-21 environmental site assessments and ASTM E1528-22 transaction screens.

• Awareness of environmental protection measures and contingency planning.

• Proficiency in incident response and management.

• Familiarity with ISO 14001:2015 and auditing procedures.

• Skills in hazardous waste/material shipping and manifesting.

• Expertise in energy and utility tracking, reporting, and conservation programs.

• Proficient in budgeting, project cycles, and project management.

• Strong vendor management capabilities.

• Fluent in Spanish (required).

• Fluent in English (required).

• Proficient in Portuguese (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment.

• Emphasis on well-being.

• Dynamic culture that accommodates hybrid work.

• Programs focused on financial, mental, physical, and social health under Be Well initiatives.

• Personalized development goals along with ongoing feedback.

• Opportunities for certification with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.

• Coaching and practical learning experiences available.

• Cutting-edge educational opportunities.

• Career development and growth prospects.

• Employee referral program.