Product Sustainability Manager

About this role

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.
We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
What we do:
For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​
Scope of Position

This strategic and technically skilled individual, as part of the Sustainability team, will be responsible for developing, implementing, and advancing Watts' product sustainability program across the organization. The Product Sustainability Manager will partner with Product Development, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Marketing, and executive leadership to establish product sustainability strategies, conduct environmental Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), and integrate sustainability principles into product development and business decision-making.
The role will lead efforts to measure and improve the environmental impact of Watts products while strengthening the sustainability value proposition of the Company's product portfolio. This position will support the development of Watts' long-term product sustainability roadmap, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and help position Watts as a sustainability leader within its markets.
This position does not have direct reports.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Strategic Marketing, Business Intelligence & Analytics and is remote based in the US.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive product sustainability program that evaluates and improves the environmental impact of Watts products.

• Lead Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) initiatives across product lines to measure environmental impacts and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Develop sustainability models, methodologies, metrics, and reporting frameworks to assess and track product sustainability performance.

• Manage sustainability-related data inventories and ensure the integrity, consistency, and effectiveness of sustainability reporting processes.

• Evaluate product sustainability factors, including recycled content, harmful substances, product longevity, end-of-life considerations, circular economy principles, and environmental certifications.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports in accordance with applicable standards, including ISO 14040/44 and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) requirements.

• Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Distribution teams to incorporate sustainability considerations into product development and business processes.

• Establish and implement product sustainability goals, objectives, and performance measures across Watts product platforms.

• Assess sustainability maturity across business units and product categories and recommend improvement opportunities.

• Support the development and publication of Watts' annual sustainability report and related disclosures.

• Communicate product sustainability initiatives, accomplishments, and objectives to internal and external stakeholders.

• Monitor industry trends, sustainability regulations, emerging technologies, and best practices related to environmental sustainability and product stewardship.

• Support customer requests, sustainability audits, product disclosures, certifications, and other stakeholder sustainability requirements.

• Collaborate with Marketing and Product Management to strengthen the sustainability value proposition of key products and solutions.

• Provide sustainability expertise and recommendations to support strategic planning, product innovation, and business growth initiatives.

• Represent Watts in sustainability-related meetings, industry groups, conferences, and customer engagements as required.

• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by management.

• Demonstrate commitment to Watts' values of Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement and Innovation, and Transparency.

• Travel Requirements: up to 25% travel

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Product Development, Chemistry, Material Science, or a related technical discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product sustainability, sustainability engineering, environmental management, product lifecycle assessment, or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of climate science, circular economy principles, regenerative design, and environmental sustainability practices.

• Experience conducting environmental and product Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and utilizing related sustainability assessment tools.

• Experience developing and implementing sustainability programs, metrics, and reporting methodologies.

• Strong project and program management skills.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills.

• Ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels.

• Ability to communicate sustainability concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and sustainability-related reporting tools.

• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.

• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including [insert checks], and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Preferred…