Decarbonization and Sustainability Program Manager
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Job Location:
Duluth, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who You Are: (Job Summary)
The Decarbonization Manager leads the development and execution of strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the organizations operations and supply chain. This role drives initiatives aligned with corporate sustainability goals regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify decarbonization opportunities implement energy efficiency measures and integrate renewable energy solutions. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills stakeholder engagement and the ability to translate complex climate data into actionable plans that deliver measurable carbon reduction outcomes.
What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities)
- Design and execute regional or organizational decarbonization strategies aligned with global sustainability goals.
- Conduct technical and economic feasibility assessments for projects (e.g. CCS electrification fuel switching).
- Lead decarbonization initiatives from concept to executionincluding carbon capture energy efficiency or low-carbon fuel deployments.
- Oversee and plan multidisciplinary teams and manage budgets timelines and deliverables.
- Coordinate with supply chain engineering finance and public relations teams.
- Engage with third-party partnersutilities contractors community organizations regulatory bodiesto enable projects.
- Track project progress carbon emissions and performance metrics.
- Report internal and external metrics to leadership regulatory agencies or investors.
- Stay informed on emerging decarbonization trends technologies and policy developments.
- Recommend and evaluate new technologiesalternative fuels electrification carbon capture grid flexibility.
What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications Education Experience Certifications)
- Bachelors degree in Sustainability Environmental Science Engineering or related field; Masters preferred.
- 7 years experience managing decarbonization or carbon reduction programs.
- Experience in industrial or supply-chain context (e.g. carbon capture N2O abatement low-carbon fuels).
- Familiarity with Scope 1 Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions frameworks.
Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications Education Experience Certifications)
- Knowledge of relevant environmental regulations and decarbonization technologies.
- Professional certification or experience in carbon management GHG accounting or energy systems (e.g. ISO GHG Protocol) preferred.
Other Key Skills: (KSAs)
- Solid understanding of carbon management (Scope 1/2/3) GHG accounting energy systems (HVAC electrification).
- Proficient in data analysis modeling and financial assessment of projects.
- Strong capability in managing complex multi-disciplinary programsbudgeting scheduling stakeholder management.
- Experienced in commercial engagementscontract negotiation with technology providers suppliers attribute markets.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Comfortable presenting to leadership external partners and wide audiences.
- Strong leadership and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Knowledgeable in environmental regulations and sustainability frameworks. Skilled in managing compliance and reporting.
- Able to facilitate stakeholder collaborationregulatory bodies vendors utilities NGOs.
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.
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Manager
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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
