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Sustainability Program Manager V

Ascendion · United States · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteProject Management$116k–$166k/yrFull-time

About the Role

We are seeking a Program Manager to support the Energy and Sustainability organization's clean energy strategy and the reporting that underpins Net Zero commitments. The role will serve as the day-to-day owner and coordinator for energy activity data — the Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 energy datasets that feed the company's greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, emissions forecasting, and voluntary and regulatory disclosures.

This is a hands-on, data-centric role requiring 3-5 years of experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, direct experience working with large datasets and running or Quality Checking (QC'ing) analytics, and the ability to communicate data status and insights to technical and non-technical audiences. The individual must have familiarity with corporate GHG accounting and be comfortable with query tools and data Quality Assurance (QA)/validation workflows.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BA or BS degree in physical sciences, engineering, math, statistics, accounting, business, environment, and/or a sustainability-focused field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in program management, data operations, or analytics coordination, ideally supporting technical or data-oriented teams.
  • Direct, hands-on experience working with large datasets — collecting, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), reconciling, and analyzing data from multiple sources.
  • Familiarity with corporate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions accounting concepts (Scope 1, 2, and 3) and the activity data that underpins an emissions inventory.
  • Exceptional project-management skills with a demonstrated ability to self-manage complex, data-driven delivery in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting data and insights to technical and non-technical audiences and creating graphics for leadership presentations.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data work, even under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and comfort with ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with a scripting/query language (e.g., Structured Query Language (SQL), Python) sufficient to run, automate, or Quality Assurance (QA) data pulls from large data warehouses (e.g., Hive/Presto or equivalent).
  • Experience building visualizations and dashboards from large, multi-source datasets, particularly with Tableau and Excel.
  • Familiarity with energy/utility data (electricity, natural gas, diesel, and other fuels) and metering/billing data structures.
  • Strong understanding of current practices and trends in greenhouse gas emissions and broader sustainability accounting and reporting.
  • Familiarity with external reporting standards and platforms such as Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), etc.
  • Experience supporting external assurance or audit processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the day-to-day owner for energy activity data across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 electricity (e.g., FERA, construction energy, network-related electricity, and operational electricity, diesel, natural gas, etc.), from data collection and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) through to the reporting handoff to the Net Zero team.
  • Perform analyses on the Environmental Attribute Certificate (EAC) portfolio and support the development of internal systems to advance portfolio management and modeling.
  • Run and maintain the recurring data collection, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), and validation cadence (e.g., quarterly data pulls, follow-ups, Year-over-Year (YoY) analysis) and keep reporting and analysis on schedule.
  • Perform and Quality Check (QC) data pulls from energy data systems, investigate anomalies and data-pipeline issues, and reconcile discrepancies.
  • Coordinate data and process flows across cross-functional partners to maintain accurate and complete inputs from source through to reporting.
  • Support the emissions forecasting cadence as the energy-data point of contact for the Net Zero team, providing and Quality Assuring (QA'ing) the activity data behind regulatory and internal cross-functional forecasts.
  • Develop and maintain program-management artifacts — trackers, roadmaps, status reports, and executive-ready updates — for recurring leadership and cross-functional forums.
  • Support a quarterly reporting cadence (execution updates, executive meeting preparation, deck and dashboard creation) using established templates and inputs.
  • Support external assurance and audit activities (e.g., methodology walkthroughs with the assurance provider) and prepare and validate data and documentation as requested.
  • Triage and respond to incoming energy-data and analytical requests; track progress against internal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and stakeholder expectations.
  • Maintain and improve reporting documentation — the what, when, where, how, and why of energy data collection, including team-specific nuances and process flows.

Pay

The salary for this position is between $116,400 - $166,400 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • 5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/State
  • 10-15 days of paid vacation time
  • 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year
  • Ascendion Learning Management System

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