HP EMEA Circular Economy ManagerDescription -At HP, our ambition is to become the world’s most sustainable and just technology company. Sustainable Impact is fundamental to HP’s reinvention journey – fuelling our innovation and growth, strengthening our business for the long term, and enabling us to develop and deliver the best solutions for our customers. We are committed to developing and delivering an environmentally sustainable product portfolio, improving the sustainability of our own global operations, and partnering with our suppliers to reduce their environmental impact. We believe that our actions should address some of the greatest challenges we face as a society, including climate change, human rights, and digital equity. We are proud of the progress we have made on our Sustainable Impact commitments but know there’s still more work to do. Over the next decade, HP will stand for a new era of progress— where climate change is reversed, human rights are universally protected, and digital equity democratizes opportunity for all. This is an opportunity to be part of that journey and to make a real positive and sustainable impact. You can find more information on HP’s Sustainable Impact strategy and commitments at www.hp.com/sustainability, and in our latest Sustainable Impact Report. Mission You will lead one of our major compliance and market access programs covering our Circular Economy Program. In this role you will ensure our customers across can purchase HP products because they are legally compliant; through thorough monitoring and tracking of regulations, their analysis, then relaying the relevant requirements to our product development business units. You will also support advocacy and engagement with key stakeholders. You will primarily focus on regulations in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa); and you will also work with our colleagues in other regions to provide a global overview of regulations that could impact HP. The successful candidate will join our Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Sustainable Impact team and be based at our San Cugat (Barcelona) office. Key Responsibilities You will lead one of our major compliance and market access programs covering our Circular Economy Program. As part of this role: You will help ensure HP products and services are compliant with environmental regulations and legislation in EMEA on the Circular Economy, through thorough monitoring and tracking of relevant strategies and regulations, their analysis, then relaying the relevant requirements to our product stewardship, services stewardship, reporting and marketing implementation teams. You will also support advocacy on the Circular Economy, including building HP’s position, delivering thought leadership, and working with our Government Affairs team to engage with key stakeholders. You will attend meetings with industry associations key stakeholders and policy makers. You will also brief and co-ordinate team members to enable them to engage within their respective countries. You will help ensure HP is a trusted advisor in the policy making process and use your understanding of environmental policy to help shape constructive policy proposals. You will maintain an EMEA roadmap and dashboard of Circular Economy policy at EU and national levels that could impact HP. You will primarily focus on regulations in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa); and you will also work with our colleagues in other regions to provide a global overview of regulations that could impact HP. You will also work together with other policy managers within the team, including Eco Design, Materials and WEEE, Packaging and Batteries to provide thought leadership, direction and ensure alignment You will keep internal stakeholders updated on policy developments and work together to develop our advocacy positions. You will also use your insights to support the improvement of HP's Circular Economy strategy and business models - contributing to activating sustainability as key differentiator. To succeed in your mission, you will work closely with the rest of the Sustainable Impact organization, other HP teams (legal, Government Affairs); and external partners including trade associations. Requirements & essential skills Required Passion for sustainability and drive to make a positive difference. Bachelor's or Master's degree in with a significant sustainability or environmental policy focus (eg Geography, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management, Environmental and Business, Environmental Law or equivalent.) Knowledge and experience of understanding environmental policy requirements. Expertise/experience of working on Circular Economy. Ability to understand detailed compliance requirements and the ability to develop solutions. Strong quality orientation. Rigor and attention to details. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage fluid situations, then prioritize and take action with calm and efficiency, working at a fast pace in a flexible manner. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English including being comfortable with speaking in public and/or with senior management. Advocacy / influencing skills – rallying support from internal and external stakeholders to deliver on our objectives. Enthusiasm, ability, and willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges. Strong team-working skills. Ability to work with minimal direct day-to-day supervision. Desirable Interest in or experience of the policy making process or working within a policy making environment. Experience managing aspects of the Circular Economy in a company. Thought leadership experience. Project management skills. At HP, we believe in the power of ideas and that ideas thrive best in a culture of teamwork. That is why everyone – at every level in every function, is encouraged to have original ideas, to express them and to share them. We work across borders and without limits. Global virtual teams share resources and pool their big ideas to solve business issues and meet personal goals. Everyone is valued for the unique skills, experiences, and perspective they bring. This is how ideas and people grow. We are looking for visionaries who are ready to make an impact on the way the world works. At HP, the future is yours to create. Thanks for taking the time to review our job, if you think it is a match to your experience and interests please apply today, we are eager to learn more about you. If you know a friend who may be a fit for the job, please refer them. Job -Public AffSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (Spain)Travel -Relocation -EEO Tagline - HP Inc. is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
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