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Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.\nIntroduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate\nWe’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.\nEnrich your managerial and organizational talents - from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy\nAugment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development\nObtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader\nAbout the Role\nExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a rapidly evolving area of global regulation requiring producers to manage end-of-life obligations for products, packaging, batteries, electronics, and related materials placed on the market.\nThe EPR Program Manager owns HARMAN's enterprise EPR compliance program and serves as the single enterprise point of contact for EPR-related activities across Business Units and regions. 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and performance.\nCoordinate responses to requests for additional information, administrative inquiries, filing confirmations, audits, or inspections.\nPartner with Finance on EPR-related budgeting, forecasting, invoice review, payment coordination, accruals, reconciliation, and financial controls.\nCoordinate ecomodulation opportunities with Packaging, Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, and Finance to reduce future EPR fees through product and packaging improvements.\nWhat You Need to Be Successful\nAt least 5 years of experience managing regulatory compliance, product stewardship, EPR, sustainability compliance, or related programs in a matrixed organization.\nWorking knowledge of EPR, product stewardship, packaging, battery, e-waste/WEEE, material disclosure, circularity, or related product compliance regulations.\nStrong program and project management skills, including experience managing reporting calendars, deadlines, trackers, data requests, stakeholder follow-ups, 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