Overview
Skills
Job Details
Can work remote but person MUST BE located either in NJ or anywhere between the Philadelphia or NYC metro areas to have access to key facilities.
Please note that this is a 6 month contract position.
Required:
Minimum of 10 years of related experience
Experience in facility management (utilities), financial management, OR energy management / sustainability management
Strong business acumen and relationship building skills
The ability to effectively partner and deliver results in a matrixed environment
The ability to adapt emerging best practices and industry innovations to facilities management
Strong project management skills, proven organization, coordination and action tracking skills
Ability to function effectively and multitask when presented with tight deadlines
Ability to influence both site technicians and senior leaders without authority
Computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Office Suite
Preferred:
Familiarity within the facilities environment, particularly with chillers, boilers, HVAC, compressed air, lighting, and process utilities like water for injection. Particularly important to understand how to decarbonize steam and hot water systems.
Experience managing contracts related to large-scale energy facilities
Experience building strategic relationships with internal and external project partners and stakeholders
Experience and success managing energy projects in diverse regulatory environments
Experience managing complex energy & conservation work streams, specifically across geographically dispersed teams
Certified Energy Manager (CEM from AEE), or Lighting Certified (LC through NCQLP) or equivalent industry certification
Global experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge related to design or engineering fields (civil, electrical, plumbing, mechanical) as well as landscape, architectural, and / or interior design
Education:
Required:
University / Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Preferred:
Focused degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related discipline
Master of Business Administration
The Sr. Manager, Energy & Sustainable Operations is accountable for enabling Company facilities in the Americas region to achieve Company s climate objectives, including 100% renewable electricity by 2025 and net zero emissions across our value chain by 2045. This is achieved by administering energy efficiency and clean energy programs to reduce risk and deliver savings while reducing CO2 emissions. This position includes conducting industry benchmarking for energy and water efficiency, on-site clean energy use, and a low carbon value chain.
This role is responsible for analytics, benchmarking, and budgeting to support energy and conservation initiatives throughout the entire facilities portfolio.
An ideal candidate for this role will have demonstrated experience in facilities management, particularly in the area of utilities equipment, and energy conservation along with executing strategy within a robust, mission driven, and largely outsourced facilities organization across manufacturing, R&D, office, and warehouse sites.
Key relationships include communication and coordination with Facilities Management (FM) regional and site leads, as well as subject matter experts across E&PS and business leaders as appropriate, to ensure successful implementation and management of the energy program across regions.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Director, Program Integration and regional energy leads to determine short- and long-range goals and objectives for the program and establish program priorities, milestones, and deadlines
Support development and deployment of policies, standards, and strategy globally for energy and conservation (E&C) including:
o Climate-friendly policies and outreach
o Energy and water efficiency and clean energy programs
o Sustainability energy performance ratings
Manage development and implementation of E&C operations to align with overall business objectives
Serve as expert in organizing large / complex energy and conservation design initiatives
Govern energy management systems on regional (local) basis
Ensure effective technologies are incorporated into E&C design standards
Facilitate energy procurement process in region inclusive of clean energy options
Responsible for horizon scanning and energy related regulatory needs in region (i.e. U.S. EPA/DOE or state-level programs).
Participate in regional peer groups and government/non-government organizations to represent Company
Develop and vet new technologies in region
Develop improvements for construction and major renovation projects through evaluation of energy and sustainable design technologies and strategies
Manage supplier selection and contract negotiations for key energy and conservation initiatives, in coordination with Procurement and the Services Strategy and Governance team
Establish effective communication with vendors to ensure product, service and quality standards
Manage data collection and analytics to measure performance against energy, water efficiency, and clean energy goals in coordination with the FM Performance Management Specialist
Conduct industry benchmarking for energy and water efficiency, on-site clean energy use, and a low carbon value chain
Collaborate with regional & Global Workstreams leadership and regional FM operations organization to manage energy and conservation-related nuances among region to ensure successful program implementation and management
Partner with Global Workstreams and EHS&S to deliver Company Health for Humanity program goals
Develop local programs and rollout methodology to implement FM Energy & Conservation initiatives in region
Provide consulting and coaching service to sites in region on executing energy and conservation initiatives
Develop projects for the Make organization related to energy and conservation goals and strategy
Evaluate effectiveness and impact of energy and conservation programs on facilities and systems
Act as SPOC for sustainability initiatives that are all encompassing of or unique to an individual Company business segment
Coordinate energy-related reporting to state and federal agencies as required
Prepare business case and financial analysis for energy projects in region and submit to the CO2 Capital Relief Program on sites behalf
Coordinate energy deliverables with outsourced Facilities Management organizations in region
Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number A4073.