Senior Sustainability & Stewardship Program Manager

Why join us? 

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Senior Sustainability & Stewardship Program Manager

Level Focus: Enterprise-level program leadership, strategic influence, and cross-functional execution.

Job Summary

Leads a portfolio of sustainability programs with enterprise-wide impact. Shapes sustainability strategy, drives cross-regional compliance, and influences decision-making across business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Oversight & Execution

Manage complex sustainability programs independently with a heavy focus on implementing product design and material changes.

Ensure strategic alignment and enterprise impact, following standardized product development processes and milestones.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Lead cross-regional initiatives and stakeholder engagement.

Drive alignment across suppliers, business units, operations and design.

• Systems & Process Ownership

Optimize product development systems and sustainability tools.

Implement scalable solutions and process improvements.

• Stakeholder Engagement

Influence decision-making across departments.

Represent sustainability goals in leadership forums.

Translate sustainability goals into actionable plans.

Supports creation of carbon reduction roadmap.

• Reporting & Communication

Develop executive-level reports and dashboards.

Facilitate cross-functional and global leadership collaboration (category, operations, supply management) to advance programs, remove barriers, escalate issues, and align on decisions.

• Mentorship & Team Development

Mentor team members and support organizational development.

Provide input on performance evaluations and career growth.

• Project Leadership

Lead enterprise-wide initiatives and support strategy execution.

Core Knowledge Areas

• Advanced proficiency in project and change management.
• Strong business acumen and strategic sustainability planning skills.
• Experience with executive-level reporting and communication.
• Experience in product development framework from concept, through Business Proposal and Implementation.

Proficiency Expectations

• Leads enterprise-level sustainability programs.
• Shapes strategy and drives cross-functional execution.
• Mentors team members and supports organizational development.
• Manages budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Influences executive decision-making and strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in enterprise program management.
• 4-6 years of product development experience.
• Minimum 4-6 years of program management experience, sustainability experience a plus.
• Proven leadership in product development initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  [email protected].