Sustainability Program Manager Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

General information
Location:
Novi - Michigan, USA - Cabot Drive
Job Family:
Legal & Compliance
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
P3
Job ID:
R-55173-2026
Description & Requirements
Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate
We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company's award-winning success.

• Enrich your managerial and organizational talents - from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
• Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
• Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader

About the Role
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a rapidly evolving area of global regulation requiring producers to manage end-of-life obligations for products, packaging, batteries, electronics, and related materials placed on the market.
The Sustainability Reporting Manager owns HARMAN's enterprise EPR compliance program and serves as the single enterprise point of contact for EPR-related activities across Business Units and regions. This role acts as the central program manager and traffic controller for EPR compliance by establishing governance, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, managing reporting processes, and ensuring complete, accurate, timely, and audit-ready regulatory submissions across applicable jurisdictions.
Working closely with Product Counsel, Business Unit EPR Owners, Product Compliance, Engineering, Packaging, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Management, Manufacturing, Finance, Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), consultants, stewardship organizations, and regulators, this role drives consistent execution of HARMAN's global EPR obligations.
Your Team
This position reports to the Director, Sustainability & Corporate ESG.
What You Will Do
Enterprise EPR Program Management

• Own HARMAN's enterprise EPR compliance program across all Business Units and regions.
• Serve as the single enterprise point of contact for all EPR matters.
• Develop and maintain the enterprise EPR compliance strategy, including governance, standardized reporting methodologies, roles and responsibilities, operational processes, risk mitigation, and escalation paths.
• Lead the Business Unit EPR Owner network by communicating requirements, assigning deliverables, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and driving accountability.
• Maintain the enterprise reporting calendar, including registrations, reporting deadlines, renewals, fee payments, audits, and other regulatory deliverables across all jurisdictions.
• Lead EPR projects by developing project plans, tracking milestones and dependencies, communicating status, and escalating compliance risks, incomplete data, resource constraints, or missed deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, automate, and continuously improve enterprise EPR processes.

Regulatory Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance

• Monitor new and evolving global EPR, product stewardship, packaging, battery, e-waste/WEEE, and related regulations; assess potential impacts and identify new or changing compliance obligations.
• Partner with Product Counsel to translate applicable legal and regulatory requirements into practical reporting requirements, templates, timelines, and execution plans.
• Determine reporting obligations and develop standardized templates that capture required regulatory data and supporting information.
• Drive reporting readiness before every filing by confirming required data, reviews, approvals, and supporting documentation are complete.
• Consolidate validated Business Unit data, prepare final regulatory reports in the required jurisdictional format, and route reports to Product Counsel for legal review and approval.
• Submit approved registrations, reports, declarations, and supporting documentation to regulators, PROs, and stewardship organizations by applicable deadlines.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready records of filings, approvals, supporting documentation, correspondence, and filing confirmations.

Data Collection & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Issue data requests, instructions, templates, and deadlines to Business Unit EPR Owners.
• Coordinate with Business Unit EPR Owners and subject matter experts across Product Compliance, Engineering, Packaging, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Finance.
• Validate submitted information for completeness, consistency, traceability, and reporting readiness, and coordinate resolution of data gaps and inconsistencies.
• Support Business Unit implementation of new or revised EPR requirements by communicating obligations, coordinating stakeholders, and tracking required operational changes.

External Partner, Regulator & Financial Coordination

• Serve as HARMAN's primary program-management contact for routine communications with regulators, PROs, stewardship organizations, consultants, and external reporting partners.
• Manage PRO and external reporting-provider contracts, service levels, deliverables, and performance.
• Coordinate responses to requests for additional information, administrative inquiries, filing confirmations, audits, or inspections.
• Partner with Finance on EPR-related budgeting, forecasting, invoice review, payment coordination, accruals, reconciliation, and financial controls.
• Coordinate ecomodulation opportunities with Packaging, Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, and Finance to reduce future EPR fees through product and packaging improvements.

What You Need to Be Successful

• At least 5 years of experience managing regulatory compliance, product stewardship, EPR, sustainability compliance, or related programs in a matrixed organization.
• Working knowledge of EPR, product stewardship, packaging, battery, e-waste/WEEE, material disclosure, circularity, or related product compliance regulations.
• Strong program and project management skills, including experience managing reporting calendars, deadlines, trackers, data requests, stakeholder follow-ups, risks, and issue escalation.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical processes, templates, timelines, and action plans for cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience working with Product Counsel, Finance, Product Compliance, Engineering, Packaging, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Business Unit stakeholders.
• Experience managing external consultants, Producer Responsibility Organizations, stewardship organizations, or regulatory reporting providers.
• Strong data governance and analytical skills, including the ability to review information for completeness, consistency, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate requirements, risks, and status clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Graduate-level degree in business, sustainability, law, engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• Project management, regulatory compliance, product stewardship, sustainability, or related professional certification.
• Understanding of the Automotive and/or Consumer Electronics industries and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with PPWR, EU Battery Regulation, WEEE, U.S. packaging EPR laws, ecomodulation, circular economy, or sustainable packaging initiatives.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to work onsite at a HARMAN US office
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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Pay Transparency
$ 78,750 - $ 115,500
Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.
Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.
Benefits
HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology
Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.
Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.
If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!
Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', '@careers.harman.com' or '@harmanglobal.avature.net' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.
You Belong Here
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)
HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.