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AMR Zero Waste Program Manager, Global Energy & Sustainbility

Apple· Corporate Functions
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Hybrid (AMR region (San Diego, Austin, Culver City, San Jose, Seattle))$126.6k - $190.2kFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

The AMR Zero Waste Corporate Lead within the Global Energy & Sustainability team drives zero waste and circular materials initiatives across Apple’s Americas real estate portfolio, including corporate offices, distribution centers, and data centers. The role partners with regional stakeholders to localize program strategies, pursue TRUE certification, and advance waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable material use while ensuring compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Waste Management and Reporting - Implement regular waste volume data capture including waste audits, stay abreast of emerging legislation and compliance requirements (state, provincial, and federal levels), and monitor progress towards environmental goals, reporting on key metrics to stakeholders.
  • Program Localization - Work closely with GEST Zero Waste Program Lead to adjust program strategies for local conditions. Develop regional implementation strategies and identify opportunities to improve performance and drive innovation.
  • Zero Waste Certifications - Drive and implement roadmaps for TRUE certification for major campuses and distribution centers in AMR, supporting teams through the entire process. Manage application development process and all necessary documentation.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Education - Develop effective cross-functional relationships across multiple groups including janitorial, Apple TV, Caffe Macs, EH&S, Procurement, Events, and Operations to execute on zero waste roadmap. Liaise with city, local, state/provincial authorities, consultants and vendors as necessary to manage expectations and work streams. Conduct trainings and educational events to support ongoing program performance.
  • Tools and Training Development - Develop and maintain tools, templates, guidelines, and training materials that support project teams in achieving, tracking and validating environmental outcomes. Design and deliver Zero Waste training to sites as appropriate, including at least on a quarterly basis for all sites going for TRUE certification. Conduct educational events to support ongoing program performance.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree with 5+ years of experience working in leading sustainability or zero waste programs
  • Familiarity with local and state waste management regulations across municipal waste, hazardous waste, e-waste and organic waste
  • Excellent data analytics, communication and presentation skills
  • Master’s degrees in environmental management, policy or sustainability with a waste or materials focus (preferred)
  • Experience deploying solutions in a variety of facility types including retail and / or corporate environments (preferred)
  • Working experience with certification schemes including TRUE, UL, LEED, BREEAM, etc. (preferred)
  • Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects, priorities, and people concurrently in a fast-paced, high growth, and results driven environment (preferred)

Skills

Required:Waste data analyticsRegulatory compliance (waste management)Stakeholder management & training

Benefits

  • base pay range between $126,600 and $190,200 (base pay varies by skills, qualifications, experience, and location)
  • discretionary employee stock programs including stock units and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance (possible)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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