Corporate Sustainability, Principal Program Manager

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication, and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. 

MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs, and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. https://www.macom.com/. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business. 

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives, and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio. 

Job Title: Corporate Sustainability, Principal Program Manager
Reports to: Senior Director, Corporate Sustainability
Department: Legal

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Snr. Director, Corporate Sustainability, this role will serve as program manager for global sustainability initiatives across the company’s operations and supply chain to ensure alignment with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Management
·         Establish and manage the global project management framework for corporate sustainability initiatives.
·         Establish standard project methodologies, tools, and processes to ensure consistent planning and execution.
·         Manage program/project portfolios, supporting resource allocation, and tracking performance to ensure timely delivery.
Strategic Alignment
·         Translate corporate sustainability strategy into actionable project roadmaps with clear timelines, owners, and KPIs.
·         Evaluate project proposals for alignment with regulatory requirements, climate commitments, and business priorities.
·         Quantify and communicate outcomes of sustainability initiatives (e.g. cost savings, risk mitigation, compliance, brand value).
Sustainability Management Systems
·         Lead the rollout of a Sustainability Management System across global operations.
·         Define and enforce standards and processes to embed Sustainability into core business operations.
·         Drive consistency in metrics, data collection, and reporting across global sites to facilitate reporting of sustainability data.
·         Ensure integration with existing management systems, including the Environmental, Health & Safety management system, to ensure seamless data flow and operational alignment
Cross-functional Collaboration
·        Coordinate execution with the finance, legal, facilities, operations, engineering, supply chain, and EHS, to ensure alignment with corporate sustainability goals.
·         Engage with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, auditors, and industry groups, along with customer and suppliers to meet reporting and compliance requirements.
·         Facilitate global collaboration, enabling knowledge sharing and consistent practices across sites.
Data Management & Analysis
·         Develop and implement systems for tracking sustainability data across all sites.
·         Analyze sustainability performance metrics/KPIs, identify performance trends and generate actionable insights to guide decision making.
·         Develop sustainability dashboards for leadership visibility and operational transparency.
·         Ensure data accuracy and integrity to support reporting.
Sustainability Reporting & Compliance
·         Coordinate reporting across operations and geographies to meet regulatory and sustainability reporting timelines.
·         Facilitate the preparation of sustainability reporting in line with international regulatory requirements and frameworks (e.g., CSRD, SASB/ISSB, GRI, TCFD, etc.).
·         Maintain audit readiness through robust documentation and traceability of reported data.
Continuous Improvement & Best Practices
·         Monitor emerging sustainability reporting trends, and regulatory changes across relevant jurisdictions.
·         Identify and implement efficiency improvements in sustainability-related processes and systems.
·         Benchmark performance against industry standards and integrate best practices.

Key Competencies & Skills:
·         Strong understanding of sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., CSRD, SASB/ISSB, GRI, TCFD, etc.).
·         Ability to execute on corporate goals through practical implementation.
·         Systems thinking to design frameworks and lead integration with existing management systems.
·         Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with non-technical and technical stakeholders.
·         Change management/Project management skills with proven experience in driving complex initiates to drive innovation.
·         Ability to manage multiple projects across different regions and work effectively across departments and functions.
·         Strong reasoning and collaborative problem-solving skills.
·         Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data, ensuring its accuracy.
·         Experience managing sustainability data and reporting software/tools.

Experience & Qualifications: 
·         Bachelor’s degree or higher in Sustainability, Science, Engineering, Compliance, or related areas.
·         Experience in sustainability-related field, with a minimum of 8 years.
·         Demonstrated track record of successfully implementing initiatives within an organization.
·         Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and communities.
·         Lean/Six Sigma experience and knowledge desirable.
·         Familiarity with relevant sustainability certifications and accreditations.
·         Knowledge of relevant industry sector and sustainability challenges, also desirable.

EEO: 
MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law. 

Reasonable Accommodation: 
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call +1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

The Salary Range for this position is $97,000 – $166,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to: 
·         Health, dental, and vision insurance.
·         Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
·         Paid time off.
·         Professional development opportunities.