Senior Manager, Sustainable Energy & Operations

Johnson & Johnson seeks a Senior Manager for Sustainable Energy & Operations in Topeka, KS. This role involves leading climate goal initiatives, developing decarbonization strategies, and managing energy projects. Responsibilities include data analytics, consulting on energy conservation, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and promote sustainability. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 7 years of experience, and familiarity with facilities management and energy systems.
About the position

The Senior Manager, Sustainable Energy & Operations at Johnson & Johnson is responsible for leading the company's efforts to achieve its climate goals, including transitioning to 100% renewable electricity and decarbonizing operations. This role involves developing decarbonization roadmaps, implementing energy efficiency measures, and managing energy-related projects across various sites. The position also requires collaboration with regional stakeholders to ensure compliance with energy regulations and to promote sustainability initiatives within the organization.

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.
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• Develop site programs and rollout methodology to implement FM Energy & Conservation initiatives globally.
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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.
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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.
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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 with regional and Global Workstreams leadership to manage energy and conservation-related nuances.

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.
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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 managing complex energy & conservation work streams 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).

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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• Strong project management skills, proven organization, coordination and action tracking skills.
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• Ability to function effectively and multitask when presented with tight deadlines.
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• Ability to influence both site technicians and senior leaders without authority.
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• Computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Office Suite.

Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
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• Participation in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
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• Eligibility for the Company's long-term incentive program.
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• Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year.
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• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees in Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year.
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• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year.
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• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.