Global Regulatory And Esg Compliance Senior Program Manager

Summary

Join Palo Alto Networks as their Global Regulatory and ESG Compliance Manager and drive ESG programs within the supply chain, focusing on human rights, environmental standards, and sustainable practices. You will stay current with global regulations, conduct gap assessments, and ensure compliance with standards like CSRD, CSDDD, RoHS, and REACH. The manager will oversee accurate reporting of supply chain compliance data, contributing to ESG and CSRD reports, and coordinate responses to customer and distributor inquiries. This position is key to embedding human rights due diligence, enhancing sustainability, and supporting the company’s long-term regulatory and ESG goals. The role involves developing and leading ESG programs, conducting regulatory gap assessments, monitoring global regulations, and maintaining compliance. You will also support sustainability and human rights initiatives, conduct human rights assessments, identify and mitigate risks, and prepare ESG reports.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in ESG, regulatory compliance, supply chain management, or ethical sourcing, with a focus on global regulations and sustainability initiatives
• In-depth knowledge of global regulations, including CSRD, CSDDD, RoHS, REACH, and emerging frameworks such as PFAS restrictions
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive ESG initiatives across global supply chains
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, including reporting, documentation, and customer inquiries
• Strong understanding of human rights due diligence processes, ethical sourcing practices, and circular economy principles
• Proven experience conducting regulatory gap assessments and implementing compliance strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory and ESG requirements into actionable strategies

Responsibilities

• Develop and Lead ESG Programs - Build and execute comprehensive ESG programs that align with the company’s long-term sustainability goals, focusing on human rights and environmental standards across the supply chain
• Regulatory Gap Assessments - Conduct gap analyses between current processes and evolving regulatory standards such as CSRD, CSDDD, and ESG frameworks
• Monitor Global Regulations - Stay up-to-date with global regulations requiring lab testing, identifying changes that impact product compliance such as RoHS, PFAS, REACH, etc
• Compliance Maintenance - Oversee and implement necessary changes to meet compliance requirements, ensuring the company adheres to relevant regulations and industry standards
• Sustainability & Human Rights Circular Economy & Waste Management - Support the implementation of initiatives focused on sustainability, including circular economy strategies and downstream waste management
• Human Rights Due Diligence - Ensure human rights due diligence is embedded across the value chain, with a focus on ethical sourcing, fair labor practices, and compliance with international standards
• Human Rights Assessments - Conduct assessments to identify and close gaps between current processes and international human rights frameworks, working to improve ethical practices
• Risk Identification - Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to ESG compliance, human rights violations, and sustainability within the supply chain. Develop actionable strategies for addressing these risks
• Supply Chain Reporting & Documentation Reporting to Leadership - Prepare detailed ESG reports, metrics, and insights for executive leadership and other key decision-makers
• Compliance Documentation - Manage and maintain all compliance-related data, ensuring accurate, auditable documentation that meets regulatory requirements
• Annual ESG Reporting - Oversee the preparation and submission of the supply chain-related inputs for the company’s annual ESG report, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of supply chain data
• CSRD Compliance - Ensure all necessary documentation and reporting related to the supply chain's role in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is properly maintained and submitted
• Customer & Internal Requests Customer Support - Respond to customer inquiries regarding risk, compliance, and ESG matters, ensuring timely, consistent, and comprehensive communication
• Internal Process Management - Establish and manage processes to efficiently handle large-scale requests from distributors and other internal stakeholders
• Internal Tools & FAQs - Regularly update the company’s internal tools with frequently asked questions and key information to streamline customer and distributor responses

Benefits

• FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees
• Mental and financial health resources
• Personalized learning opportunities
• The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus