Sr. Global Sustainability Manager

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)

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

Key Competencies

• Strategic Mindset – Applies a broad, enterprise perspective to drive long-term performance and opportunity
• Business Insight – Leverages market, operational, and financial insights to inform decision-making
• Emotional Intelligence – Builds strong relationships and navigates complexity effectively
• Team Accountability – Drives performance through clear expectations, measurement, and follow-through
• Coaching & Development – Develops talent and builds organizational capability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in sustainability-related fields