(Senior) Product Sustainability Manager (m/f/d)

<p>At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  </p><p> </p><p>Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>About you and this role </p><p></p><p>The Product Stewardship group provides the Environmental, Safety, Health and Sustainability support to clients (Dow businesses), JV partners and external customers to ensure our products are used safely for their intended purposes, throughout their life cycles. Currently we are looking for a (Senior) Product Sustainability Manager (m/f/d) to support our sustainability certification initiatives. The workplace is negotiable and can be hybrid. The preferred location for this position is Germany but we are willing to consider the following locations as well: Netherlands, Belgium, US, France, Italy.</p><p></p><p>In this role you will coordinate a multi-functional team to achieve selected sustainability certifications of our appointed manufacturing assets. In addition, you will map and instruct business partners on key requirements as defined by sustainability certification schemes of interest. Finally, you will develop a program for the maintenance and renewal of the granted sustainability certifications.</p><p></p><p>Dow is committed to a workplace strategy that enables and empowers flexibility, grounded in role requirements and individual needs. Design Your Day is Dow’s new flexible workplace strategy. Find out more about Design Your Day and hybrid work opportunities when you begin career conversations with us.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p></p><ul><li>Leads and coordinates EH&amp;S/product sustainability certification objectives, plans and goals in line with the business strategy</li><li>Develops and tracks a business global plan for sustainability certifications to be achieved throughout the year</li><li>Maps and communicates key requirements as defined by sustainability certification schemes of interest to the business</li><li>Coordinates a cross-functional team in aimed at implementing work processes, generating data and gathering documentation that are required for audits supporting the sustainability certification of production plants and/or products</li><li>Establishes program for the maintenance and renewal of the granted sustainability certifications</li><li>Engages in external advocacy initiatives to influence improvements of the sustainability certification schemes</li><li>Leverages Sustainability resources to ensure alignment with business, corporate and regional Sustainability objectives</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>Qualifications</p><p></p><ul><li>Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required; preference for Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a Science-related degree</li><li>Master’s degree is desirable</li><li>Demonstrated direct experience with implementation of sustainability certification schemes in manufacturing locations in the chemical industry (such as ISCC Plus, Red Cert II, etc.)</li><li>Good knowledge of English is required; proficiency in German, Dutch, or French is beneficial</li><li>Business travel expected at 50%</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>Preferred Skills</p><p></p><ul><li>Ability to work effectively in a globally diverse team and lead cross-functionality in a team-oriented project environment</li><li>Good analytical skills and attention to detail</li><li>Strong project management skills</li><li>Demonstrated mature technical skills, effective communication skills, IT proficiency, and sound judgment</li><li>Knowledge of SAP is a plus</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Benefits – What Dow offers you </p><p>We invest in you. </p><p>Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.  You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  </p><p>Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: </p><ul><li>Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. </li><li>Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. </li><li>Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you ach