Environmental Strategy Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee regulatory sensing and analysis for designated environmental and product non-emissions regulatory domains.

• Analyze intricate technical, legal, and regulatory documentation and convert requirements into clear business guidance.

• Anticipate upcoming regulatory changes and evaluate their technical, commercial, and strategic implications.

• Offer actionable insights to leaders, technical specialists, and product teams.

• Formulate and spearhead the company's regulatory positions and advocacy strategies.

• Manage cross-functional regulatory advocacy initiatives from initiation to completion.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Compliance, Product, Legal, Government Relations, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Establish and nurture relationships with regulators, industry associations, customers, and external parties.

• Advocate for the company's interests across international markets and diverse audiences.

• Generate and disseminate regulatory intelligence, strategic recommendations, educational resources, and cohesive regulatory messages.

• Create strategic frameworks and analyses that support business strategies, product planning, compliance, and decision-making.

• Oversee multiple cross-functional regulatory projects and initiatives aimed at continuous improvement.

• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, resources, tools, and methodologies.

• Identify process deficiencies, implement improvement strategies, and share lessons learned across various teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Environmental Policy, Law, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related technical or scientific field.

• Proven experience in environmental and/or regulatory policy.

• Strong comprehension of emerging product regulatory requirements and their impact on business and product strategies.

• Established experience in leading global initiatives and cross-functional teams.

• Experience interacting with EU policymakers, trade associations, and industry coalitions is highly preferred.

• Prior experience in government, a trade association, or strategic regulatory development is advantageous.

• Familiarity with EU POPs, REACH, RoHS, WEEE, ESPR, and the EU Battery Regulation.

• Experience collaborating with in-house legal counsel to assess emerging product regulatory risks.

• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional subject matter expert teams and projects.

• Strong environmental knowledge concerning air, exhaust, water, waste, sustainability, and/or materials.

• Capability to evaluate environmental data and its business implications.

• Excellent strategic and analytical thinking abilities, including gap analysis and benchmarking.

• Robust collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong planning, project management, and risk management capabilities.

• Ability to develop and enhance systems and processes.

• Legal training or a legal background is strongly preferred.

• A Master’s degree or other advanced qualifications is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for remote work.

• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.