Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ( EV ) market. Aspen Battery Materials, the Company's carbon aerogel initiative, seeks to increase the performance of lithium-ion battery cells to enable EV manufacturers to extend the driving range and reduce the cost of EVs. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.The Senior Sustainability Manager will provide strategic, tactical, and hands-on support to achieve Aspen's long-term sustainability goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. This role will focus on our climate impact and environmental portfolio, overseeing our emissions reduction strategy and be an integral part of our business and customer response teams. The position requires collaboration with key internal stakeholders on external reporting, investment and customer inquiries, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.The Senior Sustainability Manager will spearhead cross-functional projects to implement solutions aligned with Aspen's sustainability strategy. Strong organizational and program/project management skills are essential to optimize the performance of cross-functional teams pursuing ESG impact solutions.The candidate will be an experienced environmental and sustainability professional with at least 10 years of experience in ideally in manufacturing, identifying and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to execute ESG initiatives. Verifiable experience in GHG emissions accounting/inventory, reporting, and monitoring is required.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and drive Aspen's sustainability strategy in alignment with near-term and long-term goals.
- Direct the reassessment of material topics for the enterprise, identifying areas for improvement and developing long-term strategies.
- Communicate progress and risks to Aspen's sustainability goals to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:
- Oversee external sustainability reporting, including customer diligence requests, annual sustainability reports, and regulatory disclosures.
- Manage the enterprise-wide reporting system for sustainability data.
- Ensure compliance with emerging regional regulatory requirements, including SEC and CSRD/ESRS.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Partner with Aspen leadership to align sustainability initiatives with business objectives.
- Collaborate with third-party partners, vendors, and utilities to support sustainability goals.
- Develop and distribute KPIs to measure progress on sustainability initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop energy management, waste reduction, water conservation, and sustainable design strategies.
- Program Management:
- Direct and manage multiple sustainability projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
- Optimize the performance of cross-functional teams pursuing ESG impact solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS:Required:
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience managing sustainability programs for global manufacturing companies.
- Deep knowledge of manufacturing sustainability challenges and initiatives.
- Expertise in GHG accounting/inventory, reporting, monitoring, and verification, including knowledge of the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and experience with the Climate Registry.
- Understanding of CDP, SEC, and CSRD sustainability reporting requirements.
- Knowledge on frameworks, industry standards, SBTI, etc.
- Excellent presentation/workshop skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a highly matrixed environment.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional organizational and program/project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects to completion.
- Ability to evaluate financial data and apply financial principles. Financial/accounting experience a plus.
- Risk assessment experience.
Desired:
- Experience with Tier 1 automotive supplier requirements.
- Familiarity with corporate safety programs and ISO 14001 standards.
- Ability to secure government incentives tied to sustainability, such as grants, tax credits, rebates, and subsidies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequently required to stand, sit, and use hand and finger dexterity.
- Occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
- Continually required to talk or hear.
- Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
- Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM!Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world's toughest challenges. Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO.In addition, we also offer Fitness Reimbursement, a 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to ...@aerogel.com or call and leave a voice message at (508) ###-#### and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.