Sustainability Program Manager, Net Zero Carbon Removal

Meta is seeking a Sustainability Program Manager for its Net Zero Carbon Removal team in Charleston, WV. The role involves driving carbon removal and reduction projects, conducting due diligence, managing contracts, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to achieve Meta's net zero goals. Candidates should have relevant experience in carbon markets, sustainability, and program management, along with a degree in a related field.
Summary:
Meta's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. We recognize the urgency of climate change and are committed to help tackle this global challenge. We are taking action by minimizing our emissions, using renewable energy and reducing our energy and water usage, protecting workers and the environment in our supply chain, and partnering with others around us to develop and share solutions for a more sustainable world. Meta's Net Zero and Sustainability team drives sustainability strategy, programs and engagement across the company and with our partners. This position will be part of our carbon removal team and is an integral part of our Net Zero program.We seek an experienced individual to drive the development and scaling of carbon removal and, more broadly, carbon reduction projects. This role will be responsible for scoping, conducting due diligence and participating in contract negotiation and management for verified carbon projects delivering credits or EACs in support of Meta's net zero goal, and driving forward progress with a cross-functional set of internal and external stakeholders.
Required Skills:
Sustainability Program Manager, Net Zero Carbon Removal Responsibilities:
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify, scope and deliver carbon removal and reduction projects end-to-end to contribute to Meta's net zero goal
- Provide subject matter expertise and coordinate procurement for carbon market projects involving industrial processes
- Provide technical input in monitoring, reporting and verification review of a broad range of projects under due diligence, with a focus on industrial/engineered approaches
- Maintain understanding of relevant standards and methodologies
- synthesize and share to drive strategic planning
- Conduct assessments and prepare materials for internal and external review of carbon removal and industrial carbon market opportunities
- Collaborate with internal organizations, including Clean Technology Innovation, Asset Management, and Legal to coordinate project implementation for a range of procurement and contract management activities
- Interface with internal organizations including sustainability, policy, communications, engineering and design, legal, and finance
- Provide program management for carbon removal program including tracking progress against internal success metrics, program schedules, budget, and milestones
- Build and maintain improved and scalable tools for analysis, portfolio planning and reporting
- Support internal executive communications and stakeholder engagement regarding program strategy, progress against goals, and adaptation of the program strategy and approach
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in natural science or engineering, sustainability, or similar
- 8+ total years of relevant work experience, including 2+ years navigating carbon markets
- Demonstrated experience in carbon removal, industrial carbon project methodologies and approaches, life cycle assessments and greenhouse gas accounting
- Experience working on emerging technologies, low carbon materials and fuels
- Program management skills with demonstrated experience self-managing complex delivery in a deadline-focused, matrixed environment and working collaboratively in different coalitions and stakeholder groups
- Demonstrated track record of crafting clear and concise, emails, reports & documents for communicating effectively about complex issues with range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to learn and work on new projects
- Experience working with and managing external vendors and partnerships
- Track record of operating under your own initiative, multi-tasking amid shifting priorities, while maintaining a high degree of organization and control
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with project finance
- Experience in assessing the scaling potential of emerging technologies
- Experience with implementing carbon market measurement and verification methodologies
- Experience with project development or origination
- Strategy consulting experience (or equivalent experience in developing and implementing through analytical problem-solving)
- Experience in both start-up and large corporate organizations
Public Compensation:
$152,000/year to $221,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Industry: Internet
Equal Opportunity:
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
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