Ensure regulatory compliance with global material compliance legislation, such as REACH, RoHS, SVHC, PFAS restrictions, EU Batteries, CA Proposition 65, US TSCA, China RoHS, and others
Coordinate cross functional teams to develop and implement the material compliance strategy and processes in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies
Drive continuous process improvements to enhance compliance and reduce risks
Monitor regulatory developments, assess business impacts, and translate requirements into internal policies and actions
Manage material and substance data, supplier declarations, compliance assessments, and risk evaluations
Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Legal, Sustainability) to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle
Support supplier qualification, new product development, customer inquiries, audits, and regulatory inspections
Prepare compliance statements, maintain audit-ready documentation, and contribute to sustainability reporting
Manage external compliance service providers and facilitate material compliance networks and training activities
Keep management informed of regulatory changes, risks, and program progress

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, Environmental Science or related technical field
6–10+ years in product compliance, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, or supply chain
Strong understanding of global material compliance regulations such as REACH, RoHS, CA Prop 65 and TSCA
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, implement compliance programs, and manage stakeholder relationships
Ability to read, interpret, and convert complex, evolving environmental regulations into practical, actionable, company-wide procedures
Experience with supplier engagement, collecting compliance data (such as Full Material Disclosures), and ensuring vendor compliance
Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management systems, SAP (Material Data Management), and compliance software tools, such as Assent or GreenSoft
Strong written and verbal skills for influencing cross-functional teams (Engineering, Sourcing, Marketing) and providing detailed reports to senior management
Proficiency in English required; Swedish or Mandarin preferred
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset
Self-driven team player with experience working in international and cross-functional environments

Program Manager – Product Material Compliance

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