What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Compliance Project Manager position at Garmin?
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Project Manager Environmental Compliance at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for applying project management skills to drive worldwide environmental product initiatives.
Essential Functions
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
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We are seeking a full-time Project Manager Environmental Compliance at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for applying project management skills to drive worldwide environmental product initiatives.
Essential Functions
- Ensure product compliance with environmental regulations and directives, including REACH Regulation, WEEE Directive, RoHS I/II (III) Directive, Prop 65, Batteries Directive, etc.
- Serve as environmental and regulatory point of contact in the product environmental compliance team
- Document project scope for strategic initiatives [i.e. detailed assumptions, requirements (internal, external, regulatory), objectives/targets, validation needs, resource estimates, costs, and timing]
- Leverage advanced communication skills to ensure team members and stakeholders are informed
- Lead project tradeoff discussions and drive decisions to keep projects moving forward
- Drive issue to resolution through identification of risks/issues and creation of mitigation plans
- Propose auditable processes that will satisfy market, regulatory and customer requirements
- Effectively track, manage, and support multiple projects and priorities, simultaneously
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or relevant field AND a minimum of 3 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Proficiency in understanding and interpreting state and national legislation, directives and industry standards such as RoHS, REACH, EPEAT, WEEE, etc.
- Ability to analyze a problem to root cause, brainstorm, offer solutions, align with stakeholders and execute
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrates excellent time management, organizational and follow-up skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint)
- Experience as a project manager in regulatory affairs
- Familiarity and experience with Environmental Regulations, such as ROHS, REACH, IMDS, ODC, etc.
- Experience working with industry advocacy groups, regulatory bodies and standards organizations
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
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