Sustainability Program Manager

Job Title: Sustainability Program Manager

UCBEnvironmental is a family of companies focused on Sustainable Sustainability™. Through our five distinct divisions: UsedCardboardBoxes.com, UCBPalletSolutions, UCBOrganicWaste, UCBTrading and UCBZeroWaste… we service many of the largest, most trusted brands in the country!

UCBZeroWaste is a comprehensive fully managed waste reduction program. We are not a hauler! Nor do we compete with haulers; We manage them! We partner with the world leading companies to implement our proven methodology to reduce waste by focusing on the origin of waste (inside the building) as well as the processing of waste (outside the building). Our comprehensive programs include waste reduction, recycling, reuse, resale as well as de-packaging, digesting, composting and/or waste-to energy (WTE). UCBZeroWaste offers a (no-cost) comprehensive waste audit in order to quantify the financial and environmental opportunity.

Why work at UCB:

• Competitive Salary

• Longevity Bonus

• A Player Bonus

• Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonus

• Your work helps reduce environmental impact.

• Supportive and accessible leadership team

• Work with a passionate and collaborative team of people

• Career growth opportunities

• Work with the biggest most well-known companies.

Work Hours and Schedule: Night Shift - U.S. Business Hours (Monday to Friday)

Work Duration: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Summary:

The Program Manager/Sustainability Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the UCBZeroWaste implementation projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and profitably. The Project Manager is in charge of setting short- and long-term milestones together with the National Implementation Managers (the clients’ account managers) to ensure UCBZeroWaste is delivering to the contracted clients what was promised on our proposals and agreements, including the six-step proven process. The Project Manager is in control of properly documenting the implementation milestones on UCB’s tracking systems, monitoring progress, and keeping internal stakeholders informed the entire way.

Responsibilities:

• Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines

• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner

• Create and document detailed "Implementation Process Steps" for new clients or expansion of existing clients to clarify client deliverables and expectations

• Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project

• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years' experience in project management, seeing projects through the full life cycle

and related experience

• Strong aptitude for mathematics, with the ability to analyze and interpret numerical data effectively

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

• Energetic and enthusiastic, with a proactive approach to challenges and problem-solving

• Expertise with MSFT Project and/or similar project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

• Open to feedback and eager to acquire new skills and knowledge to contribute to team success

You can also apply directly here: https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~021881413892000834297

UCBEnvironmental is growing fast! In order to keep up with our explosive growth, we are actively hiring smart, driven, passionate people to help implement our proven programs. If you think you would be a good fit for UCBEnvironmental and you are looking for a challenging-but-rewarding career in waste reduction, we’d love to hear from you!

Learn more about us by visiting our website: www.UCBEnvironmental.com and www.UCBZeroWaste.com.

UCBEnvironmental is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.