Sustainability Program Manager, Net Zero Carbon Removal

Meta is seeking a Sustainability Program Manager for its Net Zero Carbon Removal team in Carson City, NV. The role involves driving carbon removal and reduction projects, conducting due diligence, and managing contracts to support Meta's net zero goals. Candidates should have expertise in carbon markets, sustainability, and program management, with at least 8 years of relevant experience. This position is not remote and requires collaboration with various internal stakeholders.
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 stereo@types, 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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