Senior Manager of AI Sustainability Innovations

Salesforce is seeking a Senior Manager of AI Sustainability Innovations in San Francisco, CA. This role focuses on driving sustainable AI practices and linking corporate sustainability goals with AI strategies. Key responsibilities include collaborating with product teams to enhance AI efficiency, optimizing energy consumption in data centers, and establishing sustainability KPIs. Candidates should have at least 6 years of relevant experience and a strong commitment to sustainability.
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Job Category: Program & Project Management

About Salesforce

Salesforce is recognized as the #1 AI CRM, where human agents collaborate to drive customer success. Here, ambition meets action, technology meets trust, and innovation isn’t just a buzzword - it’s our way of life. As the workplace evolves, we are on the lookout for Trailblazers who are passionate about improving businesses and the world through AI, fostering innovation, while keeping our core values at the forefront.

If you are ready to elevate your career at a company leading workforce transformation during this exciting era, you are in the right place! Agentforce represents the future of AI, and you can help shape that future at Salesforce.

In this pivotal role, you will drive the innovation and operational excellence necessary to establish sustainable AI practices, while promoting progress toward our global sustainability goals. The Senior Manager of AI Sustainability will be the technical anchor for the Salesforce Impact team, linking our corporate sustainability objectives to our dynamic AI strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Smart Demand:Collaborate with Product teams to enhance AI model efficiency benchmarks, prioritizing environmental performance.Lead the creation and implementation of environmental tracking tools that support transparency in AI usage.Efficiency Optimization:

Partner with Engineering and Infrastructure teams to enhance compute power utilization while reducing energy consumption across our data centers.Work alongside Infrastructure to implement energy-efficient operations and optimize cooling for AI workloads.Engage with hyperscale providers to utilize geo-aware routing and clean energy resources for optimal compute placement.Drive initiatives to appropriately size AI models and manage token usage, optimizing computational demand across AI services.Cross-Functional Strategy, Implementation, & Industry Leadership:

Establish and manage sustainability KPIs that align AI and infrastructure initiatives with our sustainability goals.Lead alignment initiatives across AI Research, Legal, and Business units to incorporate sustainability into the AI development lifecycle.Collaborate with Procurement to set sustainability standards for AI model providers, ensuring transparency in our supply chain.Work on clean energy procurement strategies while addressing AI and infrastructure-related sustainability risks.Support Salesforce in shaping global standards for sustainable AI.Engage in customer advisory programs and sustainability roundtables, enhancing Salesforce's role as a trusted partner in AI sustainability.Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 6 years of experience in technical product management, software engineering, AI implementation, or data center infrastructure.A strong commitment to sustainability, with the desire to apply technical expertise to reduce the carbon footprint of AI and data centers.In-depth understanding of AI technologies, including model development, LLM architectures, and enterprise deployment.Familiarity with AI model optimization techniques and frameworks.Proficiency in data analysis to transform raw telemetry data into actionable sustainability strategies.Excellent communication skills, adept at simplifying complex topics for diverse audiences.Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with data querying and analysis using SQL, Tableau, and/or Python.Familiarity with partnerships involving hyperscaler providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and optimization of cloud infrastructure.Background in infrastructure capacity planning, workload management, or cloud resource optimization.Experience in environmental assessments, carbon footprint analysis, or sustainability measurement frameworks.A degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.Why Join Us?

At Salesforce, we believe in making a positive impact while achieving our business goals. As the Senior Manager of AI Sustainability Innovations, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of scalable sustainable AI. You will have the opportunity to create measurable environmental impact while reinforcing Salesforce’s reputation as a leader in both AI and sustainability.

Unleash Your Potential

By joining Salesforce, you will have limitless opportunities to thrive in all aspects of your life. Our benefits and resources are designed to help you achieve balance and excel, while our AI agents enhance your effectiveness in your role. Together, we will harness the power of Agentforce for organizations of every size, delivering extraordinary customer experiences. Apply today to contribute to the future and redefine what is possible for yourself, AI, and the world.

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The compensation offered in the U.S. will depend on factors including location, job level, relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Some roles may qualify for incentives, equity, and a range of benefits. More details about our benefits can be found on the Salesforce benefits website.

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At Salesforce, we promote equitable compensation that reflects the changing dynamics of labor markets across regions. The typical base salary for this role ranges from $143,400 to $216,900 annually. In select cities within metropolitan areas like San Francisco and New York City, the base salary range is $172,200 to $236,700 annually. Please note that this range is for base salary only and does not encompass company bonuses, sales incentives, equity, or benefits applicable to the role.