Location: Newark,DE, USA
**Unit Description**
Sodexo is seeking a **Global Sustainability Manager** to support our Global Strategic Account team.
The **Global Sustainability Manager** will support the growth and development of Clients sustainability efforts while leveraging Sodexo's resources and expertise. You will provide guidance and insights for energy projects, lead & deliver zero waste initiatives and certifications, and bring industry trends & innovations to the global partnership.
+ Drive energy reductions through project management Initiatives from project selection to kick-off with local teams until full implementation.
+ Focus on zero waste efforts and green building strategies and projects to guide sites in different countries through TRUE, WELL & LEED certification processes.
+ Provide consistent policies and practices across sites, including Best Practices implementation.
+ Drive engagement and visibility around sustainability, ensuring sustainability is a key element of a Sodexo's services to the client and identify where to focus our efforts.
+ Report timely and accurately to the Global Client on progresses and roadblocks towards the determined roadmap.
+ Provide operational strategies, secure approvals, report and utilize data into client's larger sustainability initiatives and reporting (GRI, CDP, etc.).
+ Liaise with Sodexo's internal functions (Better Tomorrow Committee) to further integrate sustainability.
**Are You the One?**
Our clients depend on **your** expertise to help them to optimize their business. If you are a **Strategic Global Sustainability Manager** with the ability to develop innovative technical solutions while successfully managing key performance indicators to drive strong business results, this may be the opportunity for you!
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Excellent project management skills, providing services on strategy and solutions.
+ Proven ability to independently manage complex multi-sites projects and get senior leadership support.
+ Experience building external and internal strategic relationships with demonstrated ability to influence decision makers and make things happen.
+ Well organized and strong communicator that can engage cross functional Sodexo team and the client in achieving a shared vision for sustainability.
+ Create innovative solutions underpinned by robust business cases to mitigate multifaceted challenges.
+ Accommodate change and adapt accordingly, receiving requests and proposing solutions positively and proactively.
+ Think holistically while considering various interdependencies.
+ Strong knowledge of current topics related to energy and sustainability: energy management, zero waste, circular economy principles, materiality assessments, green building, behavioral change, etc.
+ Experience with programs such as: Energy Star Portfolio Manager, ISO50001, TRUE, LEED, WELL.
+ Knowledge of GRI, CDP, Science Based Targets and other sustainability reports, standards, and frameworks.
+ Certifications: CEM or CEA, LEED AP and/or TRUE, with an understanding of other regional certification programs.
+ Candidate needs to be based in the USA, Europe or South America. The scope of responsibilities is global. Role will require up to 20% travel.
**Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:**
+ Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree
+ Basic Management/Supervisory Requirement: 5-10 years
+ Basic Functional Requirement: 5 years in facility management, energy management, manufacturing, project management or related fields
Learn more about Sodexo's Benefits (
**What We Offer**
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
+ Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
+ 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
+ Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
+ Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
**Qualifications & Requirements**
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 5 years
Basic Functional Experience - 5 Years
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
**Location** _US-MO-WILDWOOD | US-DC-WASHINGTON | US-WI-Milwaukee | US-VA-Hampton | US-NC-Greenville | US-OH-Geauga County | US-IN-Gary | US-FL-Fort Myers | US-MA-Dover | US-CT-Danbury | US-DE-Newark | ..._
**System ID** _977139_
**Category** _General Management_
**Employment Status** _Full-Time_
**Posted Range** _$110700 to $167530_
**Company : Segment Desc** _CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)_
_Remote_