Director, Product Management – Product Stewardship
Sphera
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteSalary
💰 $182,000 - $274,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Develop and execute a comprehensive product stewardship strategy aligned with corporate sustainability goals and global compliance requirements
- Lead initiatives to ensure compliance with product-related regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65, WEEE, GHS, PFAS restrictions, etc.)
- Represent Product Stewardship in strategic planning and new product development processes to ensure proactive compliance and design-for-sustainability
- Oversee product compliance and stewardship across the entire lifecycle—from material sourcing and manufacturing to end-of-life management
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers to integrate environmental and safety considerations into product design and portfolio decisions
- Drive product data management systems for regulatory and sustainability reporting
- Partner with global regulatory, EHS, legal, and supply chain teams to ensure adherence to applicable standards and to respond to emerging regulatory trends
- Support customers and sales teams with accurate product compliance documentation and sustainability disclosures (e.g., SCIP, SDS, EPDs)
- Engage with industry associations, NGOs, and government agencies to stay ahead of emerging requirements and best practices
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of product stewardship professionals
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor product compliance, risk mitigation, and sustainability performance
- Provide executive updates and thought leadership on global product stewardship trends and regulatory impacts
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in product management, regulatory compliance, product stewardship, or sustainability roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
- Deep understanding of global chemical and product regulations (e.g., EU REACH, RoHS, TSCA, CLP, etc.)
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing at senior levels
- Strong analytical, communication, and strategic planning skills
- Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) or compliance systems is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Flexible Working Schedule
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
product stewardshipregulatory compliancesustainability reportingproduct lifecycle managementdata management systemsdesign-for-sustainabilityKPI establishmentrisk mitigationanalytical skillsstrategic planning
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementinfluencingteam developmentcustomer supportengagement