Environmental Program Manager

About the role

Serves as key point of contact for environmental programs in IBM Real Estate portfolio.

Ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, and internal IBM environmental policies.

Lead all aspects of permitting and reporting including working directly with regulatory agencies (NYSDEC, EPA, DOH, and US Army Corps of Engineers) during inspections.

Manage all internal and external audits of relevant environmental programs.

Oversee and provide expertise on all aspects of solid and hazardous waste management, spill response and prevention, groundwater, soil vapor intrusion and mitigation programs at the Poughkeepsie facility and as required across the IBM Real Estate Portfolio.

Provide oversight and expertise on all aspects of solid and hazardous waste management, spill response and prevention, groundwater, soil vapor intrusion and mitigation programs at the Poughkeepsie facility and as required across the IBM Real Estate Portfolio.

Meet stakeholder needs while maintaining detailed systems processes and environmental records.

Proactively identify operational challenges and collaborate and communicate effectively with internal business teams to develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Use technical skills to effectively manage environmental programs including groundwater, soil vapor intrusion, indoor air quality, hazardous waste, and wastewater.
• Work closely with site operations, facility engineering, design and construction teams, as well as external regulators to develop work plans for regulatory compliance of critical site programs and projects that intersect with groundwater, soil, vapor, waste and industrial wastewater management.
• Develop alternative analysis and compliance approach strategies that best support business needs.
• Lead environmental reporting and inspections across multiple New York State DEC divisions including water, solid and hazardous waste and environmental remediation as well as engage with NYDEC and federal environmental regulators.
• Interface with these agencies to support facilities operations and evaluate emerging regulatory requirements.
• Support facilities operations and evaluate emerging regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Preferred Education: Master's Degree Required

Technical and Professional Expertise:

• Degree in chemical, mechanical or environmental engineering
• 3+ years of experience in environmental compliance and working with regulatory organizations
• Academic training or experience across environmental media (waste, water, groundwater, soil vapor intrusion, and wastewater)
• Experience in environmental incident and chemical management
• RCRA, Pollution Prevention, Clean Water Act
• Experience with Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)

Qualifications

Knowledge of key federal and New York state environmental laws and programs, including but not limited to RCRA, Pollution Prevention, Clean Water Act.

RCRA, DOT, and IATA/ICAO training certifications.

Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Data analysis
• Project management
• Written and oral communication
• Stakeholder engagement

Benefits

IBM offers continuous learning, career development, and a culture that values diverse perspectives.

Pay

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Schedule

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