Sustainability Program Manager

Own Every Moment at NetApp
At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.
Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.
Job Requirements
Lead supplier risk assessment and due diligence processes (e.g., human rights, environmental, conflict minerals, geopolitical risk)
Manage supplier onboarding sustainability screening and risk segmentation frameworks
Develop and track risk mitigation strategies and corrective action plans (CAPs) to ensure timely closure
Manage supplier audits and assessments (RBA audits, SAQs, third-party assessments)
Track audit findings, non-conformances, and CAP closure with clear accountability and governance
Ensure compliance with responsible sourcing regulations and internal policies
Translate regulatory and policy requirements into supplier-facing processes and internal controls
Maintain documentation, audit trail, and evidence for compliance and reporting
Monitor emerging supply chain risks (regulatory, geopolitical, supplier) and provide actionable insights
Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs for supplier risk classification, audit completion and compliance readiness
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sustainability, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering teams
Identify process gaps and drive improvements in risk management and audit workflows
Prepare company for compliance with the EU CSDDD
Job Summary
As a Sustainability Program Manager for Responsible Sourcing & Supplier Risk, you will lead the execution of NetApp’s supplier risk, due diligence, audit, and compliance programs across the global supply chain. You will play a critical role in ensuring suppliers meet responsible sourcing standards, regulatory requirements, and NetApp’s Supplier Code of Conduct. This role focuses on building structured processes, maintaining strong internal controls, and enabling proactive risk identification and mitigation. You will work closely with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Engineering, and Sustainability teams to ensure a robust and audit-ready supply chain.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Sustainability, or related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain, compliance, risk management, or responsible sourcing
Experience managing supplier audits, due diligence programs, or compliance frameworks (e.g., RBA, OECD)
Strong analytical and data management skills (Excel, dashboards, or reporting tools)
Knowledge and experience with due diligence regulations, such as CSDDD
Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional teams
Strong understanding of supply chain risk, regulatory compliance, and audit processes
Key personality traits beneficial to have :
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage complex data, processes, and compliance requirements in a structured and methodical manner
Highly organized and disciplined, with strong ownership in driving tasks to closure and ensuring no gaps in audit, risk, or documentation workflows
Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to assess supplier risks and prioritize actions effectively
Demonstrates a strong risk and compliance mindset with sound judgment and escalation awareness
Firm yet collaborative, able to hold stakeholders accountable while maintaining professional relationships
Calm and objective under pressure, especially when handling audits, escalations, or sensitive issues
Persistent and proactive in follow-through, ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented
Clear and structured communicator, able to present risks and findings concisely
Comfortable working in structured, process-driven environments while driving continuous improvement
Builds positive working relationships by understanding different perspectives and fostering a respectful, inclusive team environment
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Submitting an Application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
AI Disclosure
For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.

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