Manager, Sustainability

Qualcomm is seeking a Sustainability Manager in San Diego, CA, to help achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The role involves managing energy and water activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders on sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 5-7 years of experience in sustainability or finance. Key responsibilities include GHG reporting, budget management, and sourcing renewable energy agreements.
About the position

The Sustainability Manager at Qualcomm plays a crucial role in supporting the company's ambitious goal of achieving net-zero global greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This position is responsible for managing energy and water management activities across Qualcomm's extensive global portfolio, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to drive sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a proactive approach to developing sustainable strategies that align with Qualcomm's environmental objectives.

Responsibilities
• Manage the annual global greenhouse gas (GHG) and water data collection, reporting and verification processes.
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• Provide annual regulatory GHG reporting to governmental agencies and lead activities to obtain independent verification of reports.
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• Proactively monitor and identify global market developments and corporate benchmarking for environmental best practices.
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• Lead efforts to engage key internal stakeholders to review and vet projects for potential funding in support of net-zero goals.
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• Provide strategic oversight of electricity and gas commodity markets and purchasing opportunities to minimize utility expenses and risks.
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• Develop and manage annual utility budgets for San Diego and Domestic sites and provide periodic updates to Finance.
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• Support QREF staff in energy efficiency planning and analysis in support of GHG reduction targets.
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• Conduct utility energy and water invoice analysis and oversight to ensure meters are on most cost effective rate schedules.
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• Provide GHG and water reporting to Government Affairs/ESG for the Company's annual corporate responsibility reporting.
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• Collaborate across functions with multiple stakeholders to consolidate and enhance data reporting activities, policies, and procedures.
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• Monitor and report progress towards Qualcomm's net-zero goal and interim goals.
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• Provide support and recommendations to Finance on an efficient and cost effective global roadmap to meet net zero emissions goal.
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• Source and negotiate renewable energy agreements to achieve net zero goals.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science/Policy, or Finance/Accounting.
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• Knowledge and experience in energy and water management, greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting/inventory, reporting, monitoring and verification, renewable energy and/or carbon reduction project development/management.
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• 5-7 years of relevant experience in sustainability or finance.

Nice-to-haves
• Master's degree in related field.
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• Knowledge of The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and/or ISO 14064.
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• Experience in monitoring energy and water efficiency projects.
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• Experience with complex financial analysis, NPV, and ROI calculations.
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• Experience with global renewable energy project development/management and/or carbon reduction project development/management.
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• Experience with sustainability/corporate responsibility reporting and external auditors.
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• Experience with environmental reporting to various external organizations such as CDP, S&P, etc.
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• Understanding of global and regional environmental regulatory landscapes.
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• Program management skills.
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• Excellent data analysis skills and attention to detail.
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• Strong background with Office Suite (Excel/Power BI, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
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• Previous work in coordinating complex projects with various internal stakeholders under strict deadlines.
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• Experience working with multiple partners and strong communication and relationship building skills.
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• Proven understanding of climate accounting and integrating climate risks into corporate strategy.

Benefits
• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
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• Opportunity for annual RSU grants
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• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.