Sr. Global Sustainability Manager
Overview
This role partners across the enterprise to co-create and execute Gilbane’s sustainability framework, ensuring alignment with business strategy, operating models, and long-term value creation. The Senior Manager will integrate sustainability into core business processes, driving measurable outcomes and accelerating progress toward net zero goals. This position can be performed from any U.S. location where Gilbane has an office.
Responsibilities
Lead execution of the enterprise sustainability framework, embedding sustainability into operations, project delivery, and corporate functions
Translate sustainability strategy and commitments into actionable business practices aligned with Gilbane’s operating model and governance structures
Drive cross-functional collaboration across operations, IT, finance, legal, supply chain, and corporate teams to ensure integrated delivery
Own value realization by ensuring sustainability initiatives deliver measurable business impact, performance transparency, and risk reduction
Lead execution of net zero roadmap including energy, carbon (Scopes 1, 2, and 3), water, and waste initiatives
Identify and remove structural and process barriers to implementation, advancing scalable solutions
Sponsor key transformation initiatives and ensure disciplined, risk-managed execution
Align internal execution with external reporting and disclosure requirements (e.g., CDP, GRESB, EcoVadis, SBTi)
Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams and cross-functional working groups
Foster an inclusive and engaging work environment that motivates and develops talent
Coach and develop employees, strengthening organizational capability and succession readiness
Translate enterprise strategy into clear expectations, priorities, and performance outcomes
Influence senior stakeholders and support enterprise governance and decision-making forums
Qualifications
Significant experience leading enterprise or cross-functional initiatives within a complex organization
Demonstrated success translating strategy into operational execution
10+ years’ experience in sustainability, operations, transformation, or related fields preferred
Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment across teams
Strong understanding of sustainability topics including carbon, energy, water, waste, and net zero strategies
Excellent project, program, and change management capabilities
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all organizational levels
Ability to navigate and improve existing systems and processes