Job Description

Become part of the Converse Team

Converse is a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after — bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $127,200.00 in our lowest geographic market to $267,400.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Information about benefits can be found here .

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll lead Converse’s Responsible Supply Chain (RSC) and Sustainability efforts, reporting to the Director, Sourcing and RSC. You’ll manage a small team and work cross‑functionally with multiple teams across Nike Inc., Converse Licensing, Legal, Sourcing, Finance, and Operations. You will have a strong alliance with NIKE’s Sustainability leadership driving Converse's mandatory and voluntary reporting and disclosure strategy and compliance efforts to drive sustainability, transparency and ethical governance. This role involves aligning efforts with overall NIKE strategy and process from upstream sustainability to downstream partner compliance, ensuring regulatory and reporting compliance, driving disclosure best practices, and fostering transparency. This team's culture values clarity, accountability, and collaboration in a fast‑moving, brand‑forward environment.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Responsible Supply Chain - Converse to lead people, programs, and partners that enable responsible growth at Converse. This role is for a decisive people leader with deep experience in sustainability, compliance, and supplier governance who can translate strategy into disciplined execution. You will own key sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives, reporting of progress and embedding compliance into everyday business processes —not running side programs. Success in this role requires strong systems fluency, sound judgment, and the ability to influence cross‑functionally while holding partners accountable. You will lead and develop a team, drive clarity and rigor across onboarding, compliance, sustainable product initiatives, and ensure system integrity across enterprise platforms. This is a governance, risk, and process‑design leadership role that protects the brand and strengthens partner relationships at scale.

Required traits & skills

• Open to work in Boston, MA
• 8+ years experience in sustainability, compliance, supplier governance or FW/APP manufacturing with strong, proven project management
• People leadership experience , with a demonstrated ability to develop others and build effective teams
• Advanced skills in project management, compliance programs, product sustainability and partner lifecycle management preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Aravo, FXS, WebApp, or comparable governance systems
• Experience designing and enforcing processes, controls, and communication flow frameworks
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Demand/Supply Planning, Allocations, Logistics, Business Analytics, Finance, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• Ability to perform standard office‑based work (extended computer use, meetings, travel as required)

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

In this role, you will:

• Lead and track Converse Sustainability and RSC key initiatives , translating enterprise priorities into clear plans and measurable outcomes reporting progress to Converse and Nike SLT/ELT
• Oversee partner lifecycle governance in Aravo, including onboarding, maintenance, and divestment
• Serve as the primary liaison to Converse Licensing , guiding multiple partners through onboarding and ongoing compliance
• Ensure system readiness and integrity across Aravo, FSX, and WebApp by driving process design and updates
• Track, analyze, and report key metrics , around corporate sustainability strategies surfacing risks and opportunities to senior leadership
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Nike, Inc.,  Legal, Sourcing, Finance, and Operations to resolve issues and continuously improve compliance workflows
• Manage and develop a team , fostering inclusion, trust, and high performance through coaching and feedback

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form .

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Worldwide

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