Sr. Sustainability Program Manager

Bring Your Amazing Self to Work

At Macy's, Inc. we're on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation for all. This is our Mission Every One. We know that each person here is unique. So we respect and invest in each individual to create growth, pride, and satisfaction. If we are able to bring our whole selves to work, it translates into a more abundant and wider array of ideas and energy for all to benefit from. Our success will be built on amazing colleagues, working together.

 

Job Overview

The Senior, Sustainability Program Manager creates and leads programs to advance Macy’s, Inc.'s commitment to managing environmental impact, ensuring compliance with new and emerging state and federal legislation, and mitigating financial and reputational risk. This role engages business partners across functions, including finance, tax, supply chain, stores, procurement, packaging, government affairs, and restaurants, to drive sustainability initiatives forward.

The Senior, Sustainability Program Manager influences stakeholders across the company and collaborates with industry associations such as NRF, AAFA, and RILA to achieve measurable business results. This role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes. While an interest in sustainability and regulation is essential, previous sustainability experience is not required for success in this role.

 

What You Will Do

• Define desired outcomes, milestones, and timelines to support sustainability priorities in collaboration with the Senior Director of Sustainability and working teams.
• Partner with working teams to ensure project deadlines are met and deliverables are completed.
• Lead meetings with key stakeholders, subject matter experts, third-party partners, and working teams to drive decision-making, develop creative solutions, and mitigate risks.
• Develop and maintain progress reports while monitoring emerging legislation.
• Build, develop, and strengthen business relationships critical to project success across the organization.
• Initially, focus on state-level Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws and proposed legislation for packaging and textiles, with the potential to shift focus over time.
• Stay informed on evolving EPR regulations and compliance requirements across different regions.
• Identify and manage compliance risks, developing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Analyze data to uncover areas for improvement and implement optimization strategies.
• In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.

 

Skills You Will Need

Sustainability & Regulatory Interest – Strong interest in sustainability and government regulation; no prior experience required.

Regulatory Interpretation – Ability to analyze laws and policies affecting the industry and translate them into actionable business strategies.

Program Development – Experience in building and launching new programs, navigating ambiguity, and driving change in complex organizations.

Communication & Collaboration – Strong ability to engage with cross-functional teams, senior leaders, and external stakeholders.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to assess challenges, interpret data, and implement optimization strategies.

Influence & Accountability – Ability to influence senior leaders and hold them accountable for sustainability objectives.

Strategic Thinking – Capacity to work independently, anticipate industry trends, and pivot strategies as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement – Experience representing the company with industry associations and government bodies.

Technology Proficiency – Frequent use of computers and technology to manage projects and track legislative updates.

 

Who You Are

• Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy’s aspires to achieve every day in every way.
• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 4+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide or multi-stakeholder projects. 
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands