Fixed Term Contract - Environmental Stewardship Project Manager (EPR / PPWR) (F/M/X)

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Role and Responsibilities

Rôle purpose :

- The Environmental Stewardship Project Manager will primarily lead the final phase of implementation of Syensqo’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system at Group level. The main objective is to operationalize the EPR governance, processes, and data flows across relevant entities and ensure readiness and compliance with the EPR-related obligations under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), in close collaboration with internal stakeholders (Legal, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Business Units) and external partners (PROs, consultants, service providers).

- The rôle might also contribute to other environmental stewardship projects if needed.

Key objectives (6-month mission)

- Finalize Group EPR system implementation: move from design to full operational deployment, including roles, responsibilities, controls, and reporting cadence.

- Secure PPWR EPR compliance readiness: translate EPR-related PPWR requirements into actionable internal requirements, implementation steps, and evidence of compliance.

- Deliver a sustainable operating model: ensure the solution is scalable, auditable, and can be maintained after the contract ends (handover package, training, documentation).

Main responsibilities

Program & project delivery

- Build and execute a detailed 6‑month project plan (scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, budget assumptions).

- Drive cross-functional execution and decision-making through structured governance (steerco, working groups, action tracking).

- Manage risks and issues proactively; propose mitigation plans and escalate when needed.

EPR operating model & governance

- Confirm/implement the Group EPR governance model (RACI, controls, approval workflows, documentation standards).

- Align internal stakeholders on responsibilities for EPR registration, declarations, fee payments, and recordkeeping.

- Ensure auditability: maintain traceable documentation and evidence packs.

PPWR (EPR-related) compliance implementation

- Assess current state vs. PPWR EPR-related requirements and define a compliance action plan.

- Coordinate Legal/Regulatory interpretation into operational requirements (what must be done, by whom, by when, and with what data).

- Ensure country-level execution is consistent while allowing for local regulatory specifics.

Data, reporting & systems enablement

- Define and validate required data inputs (packaging/material data, volumes, market placement, exemptions, etc.).

- Coordinate with IT/data owners to implement or stabilize tools, templates, and reporting workflows.

- Ensure data quality controls and reconciliation logic (e.g., alignment with sales/shipping/finance data where relevant).

External stakeholder management

- Interface with Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) and service providers to ensure registrations, declarations, and reporting are operational.

- Support vendor selection/management if gaps remain (scope definition, deliverables, timelines, performance tracking).

Change management & handover

- Develop training materials and run enablement sessions for key users (Group and local).

- Deliver a complete handover package: SOPs, process maps, RACI, compliance calendar, KPI dashboard, open actions, and recommendations.

Experience and Skills

Deliverables (expected by end of contract)

- Fully operational Group EPR system (governance + processes + reporting cadence).

- PPWR EPR compliance readiness pack (gap assessment, action plan, evidence framework, compliance calendar).

- Standardized SOPs/templates and data quality controls.

- Stakeholder training completion and documented handover.

Required experience & skills

- 5–10+ years in environmental compliance, product stewardship, packaging compliance, or sustainability program delivery.

- Demonstrated experience dealing with EPR programs across multiple EU countries and working with PROs.

- Strong project/program management skills (multi-stakeholder, cross-functional, deadline-driven).

- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical operational processes.

- Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management; comfortable challenging and aligning senior stakeholders.

- Analytical mindset and strong data/process orientation; experience with reporting tools and structured documentation.

Preferred qualifications

- Direct experience with EU packaging regulations and PPWR implementation programs.

- Experience in chemicals/materials, industrial manufacturing, or complex B2B supply chains.

- Familiarity with internal control frameworks and audit readiness.

Success criteria

- EPR operating model is implemented, adopted, and running with clear ownership.

- PPWR EPR-related obligations are mapped, actioned, and supported by auditable evidence.

- Local entities can execute recurring EPR tasks reliably after handover.

What We Offer

About us

- Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

- At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

- Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.