Program Manager, Sustainability
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Job Location:
Duluth, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sustainability Program Manager plays a key role in managing QTSs Sustainability program driving advancement of the program implementation communications and integration of sustainable practices across the company. You will collaborate heavily with cross-functional teams nationwide engaging in communications efforts to further drive corporate sustainability initiatives. Travel as needed approximately to attend conferences internal meetings etc.
With increasing attention from customers senior leadership and global markets sustainability is a key pillar of our business with ties to many different areas of the organization. This is an exciting and fast-paced role.
Responsibilities
- Manage and improve ESG data collection processes by collaborating with internal stakeholders.
- Track and analyze and progress against our targets and industry.
- Track and monitor global regulatory developments and changes to reporting standards.
- Identify key focus areas goals and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Sustainability Project Management: Lead cross-functional teams to design implement and manage sustainability programs and initiatives that address environmental social and governance (ESG) aspects including carbon footprint reduction resource conservation waste management chemical management social responsibility and ethical governance.
- Develop project plans establish timelines targets and KPIs allocate resources and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery of milestones and objectives.
- Assist in preparation of environmental reporting in accordance with globally recognized sustainability frameworks and disclosure protocols.
- Engage with suppliers to promote sustainability in the supply chain including development of sustainability audits and assessments.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to drive collaboration among teams who manage key sustainability KPIs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to source automate and analyze data from company operations to measure and monitor greenhouse gas emissions and other sustainability-related metrics.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree or 3-5 years relevant quantitative experience in Environmental Science Sustainability Business GHG accounting or related field.
- Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g. GRI SASB SDGs etc) standards and best practices.
- Experience in the environmental/financial data audit/assurance process and working knowledge of GHG accounting principles and methods.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project management skills to plan direct track and execute activities for current and future sustainability initiatives.
- Experience managing multiple projects and ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in using Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint.
- Attention to detail is a key component of the position
- Self-motivated team-oriented hands-on adaptive and have positive attitude.
- Ability to problem-solve and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to influence and drive projects to completion.
- Candidate must be motivated disciplined and able to work effectively autonomously and understand when to ask necessary questions.
Total Rewards
- This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program and other company benefits.
- This position is Bonus/Commission eligible.
- This job may be eligible for equity.
We conform to all the laws statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or national origin age disability status Genetic Information & Testing Family & Medical Leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint orally or in writing to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Program Management
- Data Collection
- Environmental Services
- Industrial Cleaning
- Root cause Analysis
- OSHA
- Project Management
- Team Management
- EPA
- Leadership Experience
- EHS
- Manufacturing
About Company
QTS Realty Trust, LLC is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of owned mega scale data center space within North America and Europe. Through it's software-defined technology platform, QTS is able to deliver sec ... View more
