Director, Compliance (27109)

Job Req ID: 27109

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Why This Role Matters:

• Be a Sustainability Leader: You will drive the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance and sustainability initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Shape the Future of Sustainability at Supermicro: You will be at the forefront of developing and implementing company-wide sustainability policies and frameworks to support our green computing mission.
• Impact High-Level Decision-Making: Your expertise will influence executive leadership and board decisions, driving sustainable business strategies

What You'll Do:

• Corporate Sustainability & Compliance Leadership:
• Oversee and maintain Supermicro’s sustainability policies, ensuring compliance with evolving environmental regulations.
• Develop and monitor internal procedures to align with sustainability goals at both company and site levels.
• Provide strategic guidance to executive management and the board on compliance and sustainability regulations.
• Regulatory & Industry Standards Compliance:
• Stay updated on global sustainability trends and corporate social responsibility requirements.
• Ensure compliance with key environmental regulations, including EU RoHS, REACH, TSCA, CA Prop 65, and Conflict Minerals regulations.
• Lead responsible minerals sourcing efforts and oversee supplier due diligence in areas of labor, human rights, and environmental practices.
• ESG Reporting & Supplier Due Diligence:
• Oversee sustainability reporting for third parties, major investors, and customers.
• Implement ESG reporting frameworks such as Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and Task-Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
• Support design and implementation of compliance audits and track resolution of any deficiencies.
• Sustainability Investment & Strategic Partnerships:
• Assess sustainability investments in infrastructure, performing cost-benefit analyses.
• Oversee the prioritization and measurement of sustainability initiatives and present project proposals to executive management.
• Maintain key industry memberships that support sustainability and evaluate new potential partnerships.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with the Product Engineering and Marketing teams to determine product certifications and document attributes for Supermicro’s Green Computing campaign.
• Support HR initiatives, including diversity programs and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.

What You'll Bring:

• Education & Expertise:
• Advanced degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Law, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate compliance, environmental sustainability, or social responsibility, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Subject-matter expertise in corporate sustainability, climate change, and environmental regulations at both federal and international levels.
• Regulatory Knowledge & Compliance Experience:
• Strong understanding of sustainability-related regulations, including EU Waste Framework, TSCA, and CA Prop 65.
• Experience with green building and infrastructure standards such as LEED and Energy Star.
• Familiarity with social and human rights concerns in global supply chains and ability to guide due diligence.
• Leadership & Strategic Thinking:
• Ability to convert high-level sustainability strategies into actionable operational plans.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to collaborate with executive teams, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders.

Salary Range

​$197,000 - $224,000