Location: Portland, Oregon
Type: Full Time
Sumerra is currently looking to hire a hard-working, self-motivated Compliance Professional to join our team in Portland, Oregon as a Project Manager. This is a newly created position in the organization, with the potential for the right candidate to take on responsibilities in addition to those outlined below.
- Manage day to day activities for one (or more) of Sumerra’s key programs for major apparel industry association. This includes
- Tracking progress against project plans
- Managing changes to project scope and schedule
- Ensuring work is delivered on time and within budget
- Develop and implement internal and external SOPs on auditing and quality assurance
- Ensure that program work is executed consistently by Sumerra’s global team by developing and leading internal trainings, creating tools, developing guidance and providing general support
- Conduct audit report reviews and other QA activities to ensure internal consistency and high-quality client deliverables
- Develop and implement SOPs for data analysis and reporting.
- This position will require work outside of normal 8-5 business hours and on weekends, as needed.
- This position may require international and/or domestic travel.
- Minimum 3 years direct experience within Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or Social/Environmental Compliance
- Extensive knowledge within Labor/Social compliance AND/OR Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in related field (Business, Human Resources, Environmental, Industrial/Occupational Hygiene, Safety, etc.)
- Minimum 3 years experience with project management
- Ability to work with multiple countries and cultures
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, to multi-task, to prioritize work under minimal supervision
- Ideal work experience includes working as an auditor, consultant, brand representative, factory or licensee representative, or other professional technical service provider
- Experience working internationally or with a global supply chain preferred
- Experience working in the apparel/footwear industry a plus
- Experience in conducting or managing or knowledge of Higg Assessments a plus
- Global work experience and knowledge of Brands and Retailers preferred
