About the position
Corporate responsibility (CR) is an integral aspect of our business and is deeply rooted in our culture. We look at CR holistically to include environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues across our global value chain. Our efforts are prioritized based on risk, opportunities and impacts, and informed by clear goals and metrics. The Senior Manager will be instrumental in advancing the company's CR agenda, specifically monitoring environmental product regulations/standards, advancing circular economy and sustainability, and driving CR management systems. This position reports to the Director of Corporate Responsibility within the Legal Department. The role entails operationalizing CR through cross-functional coordination and governance with various internal teams, including Product Business Units, Engineering, Legal (including Government Relations), Supply Chain, Quality. It interacts with external organizations including industry trade groups, government agencies, standards bodies, customers and suppliers to advance shared interests and outcomes. Key activities entail monitoring key national and international product environmental regulations and standards (i.e., restricted chemicals, energy efficiency), advancing circular economy and sustainability principals (i.e., alternative materials, recycled content) and operationalizing CR management systems through process-driven accountability measures.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and track external developments in key product environmental regulations and standards that may impact AMD, including restricted substances, waste and packaging, and energy efficiency standards.
- Coordinate with Quality and Legal on forthcoming product environmental requirements, and support cross-functional planning efforts helping product engineering and business units implement necessary changes.
- Support advocacy with government and/or industry groups on forthcoming requirements, including engaging business units, customers and suppliers to evaluate business impacts and align on desired outcomes.
- Drive strategies to embrace circular economy principles at AMD and across the value chain, including internal waste reduction initiatives and external collaborations with suppliers or customers.
- Participate on select industry workgroups to monitor product environmental sustainability trends and requirements.
- Lead circularity efforts related to annual CR reporting, including gathering and analyzing product data, summarizing initiatives and impacts, and informing future strategy.
- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the CR Management System to support day-to-day CR functions and integrate CR into business operations.
- Facilitate quarterly internal risk management processes designed to identify emerging developments and potential business impacts.
- Support additional CR sustainability initiatives including climate planning and energy/renewable energy.
Requirements
- Strong experience working in or with multinational corporations, preferably in semiconductor or technology sectors.
- Direct experience in product environmental and energy efficiency regulations and standards, circular economy, and corporate responsibility/sustainability operations.
- Excellent skills in written/verbal communication, time management, quantitative/analytical and process documentation.
- Preferred familiarity in engineering, chemistry or related technical fields.
- Able to manage multiple projects in parallel in a dynamic environment.
- Influencer willing to drive progress and accountability on long-term, cross functional projects.
Nice-to-haves
- Department / team names or individual role titles most applicable to previous experience may include 'Product Stewardship,' 'Product Environmental Regulations,' 'Circular Economy,' 'Corporate Responsibility,' (CR) 'Corporate Sustainability,' or 'Product Sustainability'.
