Sr. Specialist, Sustainability Programs

Overview

As a key member of the Sustainability & Compliance team, the Sr. Specialist, Sustainability Programs is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and monitoring initiatives and projects that advance our Climate and Circularity ambitions for both the Crocs and HEYDUDE brands. Reporting to the Manager, Sustainability Reporting & Climate, this position supports a wide range of assignments and works with cross-functional, global teams to translate sustainability strategies into actionable solutions that create measurable impact for people and planet. This role leverages detailed data analysis, organized project management, strategic problem-solving, and clear communication skills to drive measurable progress toward our business and sustainability goals.

What You'll Do

• Drive audit-readiness, and continuous improvement of environmental data collection, validation, and reporting for key Climate and Circularity programs, such as product carbon footprints (PCFs), annual greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, certification requirements, and regulatory disclosures.
• Facilitate identifying and completing strategic emissions reductions opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain alignment, develop critical metrics, and launch cost-efficient projects supporting our Climate goals.
• Manage the execution of new and ongoing Circularity programs, coordinating with internal and external partners to problem-solve logistics, develop timelines, and meet program objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of sustainable materials and packaging strategies, conducting strategic research, benchmarking, and analysis of innovative materials and certifications opportunities and advancing current priority programs, such as bio-circular and recycled materials.
• Educate and engage global teams on sustainability programs through developing tailored communications and presentations that meet audience needs.
• Contribute to collective industry action through participating in key industry sustainability working groups, workshops, webinars, and training programs, including The Footwear Collective.
• Maintain and improve administrative, financial, and operational processes for the Sustainability & Compliance team, documenting monthly and quarterly KPIs to ensure timely progress against business requirements.
• Develop and refine internal standard operating procedures, supplier/vendor guidelines, and other sustainability-related policies, tools, and training to support efficient scaling of sustainability and compliance programs.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s Degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• At least 5+ years of professional experience in a corporate setting focused on sustainability, product development, supply chain, or relevant areas, preferably within a consumer goods category.
• At least 3-5 years of technical project management experience leading the evaluation and execution of sustainability, circularity, and/or decarbonization initiatives
• Strong understanding of sustainability concepts within a corporate business environment. Familiarity with GHG Protocol, PCFs or life cycle analyses (LCAs), sustainability certifications schemes such as ISCC, C2C, FSC, and GRS, and/or sustainability-related regulations such as EPR, CSRD, CSRDDD, ISBB, etc. preferred.
• Sophisticated project management skills, with the ability to track, coordinate, and delegate across diverse, global stakeholder groups.
• Careful and detailed, with demonstrated experience performing efficient data collection, strategic data analysis, and meaningful research and benchmarking.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, with experience in effectively conveying complex concepts to non-technical collaborators and leadership.
• Self-starter who works independently and manages time to balance priorities and deliver tasks on schedule. They proactively anticipate needs and next steps. They also seek feedback and development opportunities.
• This is a hybrid position, with typically 4 days in office weekly at our corporate headquarters in Broomfield, CO. Some domestic and international travel may be required as needed to meet objectives and foster collaboration with global teams (<10% of the time).