Carbon Reduction Initiative Manager

Google is seeking a Carbon Reduction Initiative Manager in Boulder, CO, to lead sustainability efforts within the Real Estate and Workplace Services team. The role involves developing carbon reduction strategies, collaborating with stakeholders, and analyzing environmental metrics. Candidates should have a degree in environmental sustainability or related field and 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
About the position

The Carbon Reduction Initiative Manager will play a pivotal role in leading Google's sustainability efforts within the Real Estate and Workplace Services (REWS) team. This position focuses on developing and implementing strategies for carbon reduction initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring effective environmental reporting across Google's operations. The role requires a blend of project management skills, sustainability expertise, and the ability to analyze environmental metrics to drive strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to update the annual roadmap and strategy for Real Estate and Workplace Services (REWS) across Google buildings, food, and transportation.
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• Serve as the central subject matter expert for carbon environmental reporting across REWS.
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• Collaborate with internal and external experts to refine accounting methodologies and leverage data for strategic insights.
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• Foster partnerships with stakeholders across the organization, gather input, facilitate discussions, and ensure alignment on the strategy and implementation plans.
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• Contribute to the development and support the implementation of annual accounting and forecasting methodologies for environmental metrics.
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• Analyze environmental metrics data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks, informing strategic decision-making, program optimization, and future Core Reliability Impact Score (CRIs).

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in environmental sustainability or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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• 5 years of experience in a matrixed organization with multiple organizations and stakeholders each with differing demands and priorities.
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• Experience in real estate, sustainability, project management, food, transportation, or energy management.

Nice-to-haves
• MBA, Master's degree, or equivalent practical experience.
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• 5 years of experience in the real estate industry (e.g. building design, project/construction management, or operations).
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• 2 years of experience in carbon reduction initiative quantification.
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• Experience with carbon accounting, including Greenhouse Gas Protocol, and other relevant accounting standards.
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• Excellent business acumen, collaborative, organized, and oriented towards execution.

Benefits
• Base salary range of $125,000-$185,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
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• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
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• Retirement savings plan with 401(k) options.
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• Paid time off and holidays.
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• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.