Environmental Sustainability and LCA Specialist

Environmental Sustainability and LCA Specialist Job Summary Environmental Sustainability and LCA Specialist will lead strategic initiatives for the Social and Environmental Responsibility Team that ensure the environmental sustainability of Dell’s supply chain. Team & Location Dell’s Global Operations team operates one of the largest end‑to‑end supply chains in the world. Join us as an Environmental Sustainability and LCA Specialist on our Social and Environmental Responsibility team in Austin, TX or other Dell offices to make a profound impact. What you’ll achieve Supporting business critical environmental responsibility functions, including supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (scope 3 category 1) footprint calculation, emissions supplier engagement, and environmental reporting, compliance, and standards requirements. Lead one of the industry’s most comprehensive audit programs, provide climate mitigation recommendations and action plans, and influence cross‑functional stakeholders. Responsibilities Lead the transition to a more granular, activity‑based approach for scope 3 category 1 GHG emissions calculation through collaboration with internal and external partners. Build out the data infrastructure and pipeline for category 1 footprint calculation based on products’ Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data and procurement data; perform analyses, assessments, and documentation methodology as needed for audit preparedness. Formulate near‑ and long‑term strategies for supplier emissions reduction programs and craft situational action plans to facilitate cost‑effective project implementation. Engage key stakeholders including Procurement, Product Group, and Corporate Impact teams on environmental sustainability programs. Present supply‑chain emissions programs strategy, progress, or updates to executives and management to seek support, alignment, or approval. Engage with external organizations and partners to support broader supply‑chain decarbonization goals. Support projects that modify internal data systems, integrate cutting‑edge tools and processes, enhancing Dell’s supply‑chain emissions tracking and reduction programs. Support reporting workstreams, including metrics calculation, narrative development for sustainability sections in corporate reporting (CDP, CSRD, etc.). Support building business cases for supply‑chain renewable‑energy initiatives and engage internal stakeholders and third‑party consultants. Support interpreting criteria, collecting data, and securing points for EPEAT or other eco‑label requirements on energy and GHG emissions. Lead other ad‑hoc initiatives on supply‑chain decarbonization as identified by the team or leadership. Requirements Master’s degree in environmental sustainability related field strongly preferred; PhD welcomed. 10+ years’ experience in leading environmental sustainability programs, preferably with a focus on quantitative sustainability metrics, and at least 5+ years in a corporate or highly matrixed organization. Demonstrated expertise in scope 3 GHG emissions, both spend‑based and activity‑based approaches. Expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), methodology, databases, and tools; experience in electronic LCAs desirable. Strong data analytics skills, proficiency in data wrangling, modeling, and visualization (Excel, Python, SQL, etc.) and comfortable with big datasets. Broad knowledge of environmental sustainability, climate science, decarbonization strategies, and influencing senior management and cross‑functional stakeholders with excellent executive communication and presentation skills. Ability to translate complex technical information into digestible narratives and visualizations for non‑technical audiences; proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus. Compensation Base salary range: $165,000 to $210,000. Benefits and Perks Supported by comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, flexible work arrangements, career development opportunities, and employee resource groups. Equal Employment Opportunity Dell is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military service, family medical history, or other status protected by law. Additional Information Required skills: Python, SQL, Data Analytics. Required languages: English. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dell Technologies