Project Manager - Osapiens/EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) - Contract - Fully remote

Are you a strategic thinker with robust project management skills and a keen understanding of supply chain dynamics and regulatory compliance?

The Position:

Macmillan Publishers is seeking a Project Manager who will be supporting the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and production team's EUDR Compliance initiative and will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and successful delivery of Macmillan's comprehensive EUDR compliance program. You will lead a complex, cross-functional effort to ensure that all paper and derived products placed on or exported from the EU market meet the stringent traceability and deforestation-free requirements of the EUDR, minimizing business risk and upholding Macmillan's commitment to sustainability. A key aspect of the role will include the onboarding and advancement of EUDR compliance platform, Osapiens. Rapid, seamless data exchange between Osapiens, EU Traces, and our purchasing systems will be crucial for successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the development and implementation of Macmillan's EUDR compliance strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with global business objectives and sustainability goals.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in close collaboration with Executive leadership and key stakeholders across the organization.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget for the entire compliance program.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as the central point of contact and orchestrator for all EUDR compliance efforts across affected departments, including Supply Chain, Production, Sales & Distribution, Legal, IT, Finance, and Marketing.
• Facilitate regular working sessions, workshops, and communication forums to ensure seamless collaboration, information flow, and alignment among diverse stakeholders.
• Manage interdependencies between various workstreams and ensure integrated problem-solving.

Supply Chain Due Diligence & Traceability

• Drive the implementation of robust due diligence processes to ensure all in-scope materials (paper, wood products) are deforestation-free and legally harvested.
• Oversee the collection, validation, and management of required traceability data, including geolocation coordinates, throughout the supply chain. 
• Work closely with procurement and suppliers to ensure their ability to provide compliant data and adherence to EUDR standards.

System & Process Implementation

• Collaborate with the IT department to assess, select, and implement necessary technological solutions (e.g., SaaS platforms for supply chain compliance) to support data collection, risk assessment, and reporting.
• Design and embed new operational processes and workflows across relevant departments to ensure continuous compliance.
• Facilitate and lead technical and operational internal working groups specifically focused on the integration points between internal business systems (e.g., BiblioSuite) and the chosen EUDR compliance platform.
• Serve as the primary contact for Osapiens, the EUDR compliance platform, engaging with account management on a weekly basis to resolve onboarding and system development issues.

Risk & Issue Management

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and compliance issues related to EUDR, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Monitor regulatory developments and adapt the compliance program to evolving requirements.

Reporting & Communication:

• Establish and manage clear, regular reporting mechanisms on project status, compliance progress, risks, and KPIs to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure all necessary documentation for internal and external audits is meticulously maintained.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Environmental Science, Business, IT, or a related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification are highly preferred.
• Understanding of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its implications for businesses is a significant advantage.
• Strong experience in supply chain management, procurement, and/or manufacturing processes within a consumer goods or publishing context.
• Strong experience in supply chain management, procurement, and/or manufacturing processes within a consumer goods or publishing context.
• Knowledge or experience with supp