Senior Manager, Sustainable Energy & Operations

Johnson & Johnson seeks a Senior Manager for Sustainable Energy & Operations, preferably based in New Jersey, to lead decarbonization strategies and energy initiatives. The role involves collaborating with site teams, managing project implementation, and ensuring compliance with energy regulations. Responsibilities include developing decarbonization roadmaps, monitoring performance metrics, and engaging with stakeholders to achieve sustainability goals across MedTech operations. The position is integral to J&J's commitment to renewable energy and emissions reduction.
About the position

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Senior Manager for Sustainable Energy & Operations, a pivotal role that can be based at any J&J North America site, with a preference for New Jersey. This position is integral to our commitment to achieving climate goals, including the ambitious target of 100% renewable electricity and the decarbonization of our operations. The Senior Manager will collaborate closely with site teams to develop comprehensive decarbonization roadmaps that encompass energy efficiency measures, innovative decarbonization technologies, and clean energy programs. The aim is to mitigate risks, reduce CO2 emissions, and achieve cost savings wherever feasible. In this role, the Senior Manager will oversee project development, implementation, and budgeting for energy and conservation initiatives specifically tailored for MedTech site operations. This includes conducting industry benchmarking for energy and water efficiency, clean energy utilization, renewable thermal solutions, and fostering a low carbon value chain. The position also requires monitoring current and future regional legislative and compliance requirements related to energy supply and demand-side operations. As the global sector energy lead, this role serves as the primary contact for energy management programs, ensuring effective communication and coordination with key regional stakeholders and customers. The Senior Manager will play a crucial role in the successful implementation and management of the energy program across various regions, aligning with J&J's overarching sustainability objectives.

Responsibilities
• Manage development and implementation of segment decarbonization strategies and waterfalls to align with overall business objectives.
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• Manage data collection and analytics to measure performance against energy, water efficiency, and renewable energy goals in coordination with the Facilities Management (FM) Performance Management Specialist.
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• Develop site programs and rollout methodology to implement FM Energy & Conservation initiatives globally for designated segment.
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• Provide consulting and coaching service to sites on executing decarbonization and energy conservation initiatives.
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• Support sites in the development of projects to meet decarbonization targets.
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• Collate and report progress against reduction targets at segment and franchise level.
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• Collaborate with sites to prepare business case and financial analysis for energy and decarbonization projects and submit to the CO2 Capital Relief Program on sites' behalf.
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• Manage and implement CO2 Capital relief governance process for tracking and reporting CO2 project progress and cashflow.
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• Establish and maintain relationships with global and regional business unit/franchise/platform leadership responsible for sustainability in both the supply chain and commercial business organization.
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• Collaborate and provide SME support to site FM leaders and business stakeholders/site leadership associated with designated Global Segment.
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• Provide updates as necessary to segment dashboards on energy and sustainability metrics.
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• Collaborate and support BU Finance to provide capital, energy and emissions budget and usage data to support LRFP (Long Range Financial Planning), BP (Budget Planning) quarterly financial updates.
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• Facilitate energy procurement process in region inclusive of both brown power and renewable energy options.
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• Establish effective communication with vendors to ensure product, service and quality standards.
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• Participate in regional peer groups and government/non-government organizations to represent J&J.
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• Responsible for horizon scanning and benchmarking of energy marketplace.
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• Responsible for proactively managing energy related regulatory compliance needs in region.
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• Collaborate and coordinate with Government Grant Office, Government Affairs, Finance, Tax, Treasury and Cashflow office representative in the region regarding Energy related incentives and funding opportunities.
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• Establish and maintain relationships with regional E&PS leadership, sit as extended team member on E&PS Regional FM leadership team.
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• Provide updates as necessary to regional E&PS dashboards on energy and sustainability metrics.
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• Collaborate with regional and Global Workstreams leadership and regional FM operations organization to manage energy and conservation-related nuances among region to ensure successful program implementation and management.
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• Partner with Office of Sustainability, EHS and sector facilities teams to deliver J&J Health for Humanity program goals.
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• Support development and deployment of policies, standards, and strategy globally for energy and conservation (E&C) including climate-friendly policies and outreach, energy, water efficiency and renewable energy programs, and sustainability energy performance ratings.
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• Manage supplier selection and contract negotiations for key energy and conservation initiatives, in coordination with Procurement and the Services Strategy and Governance team.
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• Conduct industry benchmarking for energy and water efficiency, on-site clean energy use, and a low carbon value chain.
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• Coordinate energy-related reporting to state and federal agencies as required.
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• Coordinate energy deliverables with outsourced Facilities Management organizations in region.
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• Develop and vet the availability and market readiness of new energy, decarbonization and renewable technologies in region.

Requirements
• A minimum of a Bachelors or equivalent University degree is required, with a focus in Science or Engineering preferred.
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• A minimum of 7 years relevant work experience.
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• Familiarity within the facilities environment, particularly with chillers, boilers, HVAC, compressed air, lighting, and process utilities like water for injection.
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• Experience managing contracts related to large-scale energy facilities.
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• Experience building strategic relationships with internal and external project partners and stakeholders.
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• Experience and success managing energy projects in diverse regulatory environments.
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• Experience managing complex energy & conservation work streams, specifically across geographically dispersed teams.
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• Certified Energy Manager (CEM from AEE) or Lighting Certified (LC through NCQLP) or equivalent industry certification.
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• Global experience.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Knowledge related to design or engineering fields (civil, electrical, plumbing, mechanical) as well as landscape, architectural, and / or interior design.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in facility management (utilities), financial management, OR energy management / sustainability management.
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• Strong business acumen and relationship building skills.
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• The ability to effectively partner and deliver results in a matrixed environment.
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• The ability to adapt emerging best practices and industry innovations to facilities management.
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• Strong project management skills, proven organization, coordination and action tracking skills.

Benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
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• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
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• Paid time off and holidays
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• Professional development opportunities
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• Flexible work arrangements
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• Employee discounts on products and services