Project Manager (Chemical Regulations)

Project Manager I (Chemical Regulations / Non-IT) Location: Waukegan Road, North Chicago, IL 60064 Work Model: Hybrid (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday Onsite | Monday & Friday Remote) Core Operating Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST (with flexibility; occasional overtime based on business needs) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of extension pending budget approval) Position Overview We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager I (Chemical Regulations) to join our Restricted Substances Management (RSM) team. This role is responsible for driving compliance activities related to global chemical regulations, restricted substances legislation, and product/component data management. The ideal candidate does not necessarily need a formal "Project Manager" title but must possess strong data-handling capabilities, independent workload management skills, and a solid understanding of how global chemical regulations impact manufacturing and supply chain operations. Top 3-5 Core Skills Required Regulatory Interpretation: Ability to interpret global restricted substances regulations and evaluate supplier compliance declarations against them. Data & Information Management: High proficiency in handling, categorizing, and organizing large datasets externally within MS Excel. Independent Program Management: Proven capability to drive multiple small-to-medium compliance campaigns in parallel with minimal day-to-day guidance. Systems Literacy: Experience extracting reports and retrieving data from enterprise systems like SAP and Arena. Cross-functional Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to influence internal stakeholders and follow up rigorously with external suppliers. Primary Responsibilities Campaign & Data Management: Plan, organize, and execute large-scale supplier compliance campaigns. Gather, evaluate, and track restricted substances declarations and supplier compliance statements. Systems & Data Extraction: Utilize SAP (view/report extraction access only) and Arena to extract product, component, and sub-assembly data, managing and analyzing this information externally within Excel. Regulatory Evaluation: Assess component and sub-assembly information to determine restricted substances impact, ensuring data aligns with global regulations. Supplier Engagement: Interact extensively with global suppliers and Third-Party Manufacturers (TPMs) to obtain high-quality, compliant regulatory data. Process Implementation: Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business processes, implement them, and maintain accurate compliance records within internal tracking systems. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with internal cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product Lifecycle Management) to communicate RSM issues and support long/short-term planning. Core Regulatory Scope The selected candidate will actively manage compliance and data initiatives related to global regulations, including but not limited to: REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) US Conflict Minerals California Proposition 65 China MEE No. 12 and other country-specific chemical legislation. Qualifications & Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree is preferred, ideally in a Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. (Master's degree is acceptable, though compensation is aligned with the core role requirements). Experience & Background Minimum 1-2 years of demonstrated experience managing projects, compliance campaigns, or high-volume data coordination. Industry Preference: Direct experience within highly regulated environments such as Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Chemical Production is highly preferred. Note: Subject-matter expertise and recent exposure to chemical regulations are valued more heavily than total years of experience or specific job titles. Technical & Soft Skills Advanced Excel Skills: Comfort working extensively within complex spreadsheets to categorize, filter, and track high volumes of compliance data (analytical modeling is not required; information categorization and auditing are key). System Familiarity: Prior experience with SAP (for report extraction/viewing) is required. Familiarity with Arena PLM software is highly desirable. Autonomy & Proactiveness: A proven self-starter who can multi-task, prioritize workload effectively, and operate with minimal direction in a collaborative cubicle/team environment. Influence & Collaboration: Ability to build relationships and solicit cooperation from both internal global stakeholders and external suppliers to meet strict compliance deadlines.