Net Zero Program Manager

Net Zero Program Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver meaningful impact in support of Meta's net zero goal. We are looking for a candidate who can progress our efforts to help key business units in Meta reduce their operational and value chain emissions. You will provide end-to-end support to business units in understanding their carbon footprint, identifying and vetting decarbonization opportunities, and implementing these opportunities.

Responsibilities

Build and manage relationships, form consensus and coordinate with internal, cross-functional partners (including leadership), facilitate discussions, seek alignment and sponsorship of decarbonization initiatives.

Lead collaborations with cross-functional partners to set internal emissions reduction targets and drive the development of emission reduction strategies across sectors such as hardware, devices, software, network solutions, marketing (media and ad production), legal and other professional services.

Build and manage emissions reduction program processes and tools to enable prioritization, project selection and implementation.

Drive identification, evaluation, and prioritization of transformational decarbonization solutions using technical, financial and supply chain criteria.

Effectively communicate program progress internally, including developing collateral for and participating in executive communications.

Implement portfolio of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction programs that align with corporate strategy and goals through partnership with cross-functional teams.

Propose process and tooling solutions to integrate carbon as a key criterion in sourcing / procurement decisions.

Scope and execute pilots to test transformational solutions and scale the impact of initiatives to accelerate value chain GHG emissions reduction.

Benchmark activity-based carbon footprint against industry and peers and track high-impact decarbonization best practices.

Track progress against internal and external emission reduction targets.

Facilitate annual and quarterly net zero planning, goal setting, roadmapping, budgeting, and communication across the Net Zero and Sustainability Team and other internal teams to share progress, gaps and needs, risks and mitigation strategies.

Serve as a responsible steward of organizational budget and manage portfolio of consultants on key work streams by providing strategic guidance and oversight.

Travel up to 10%.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environment studies, business field, or equivalent practical experience.

7+ years of related experience in corporate sustainability or related fields.

Experience in developing operational and value chain emissions reduction strategy for large corporations.

Experience driving GHG reduction projects end-to-end within a company's direct operations and / or value chain.

Experience with GHG accounting, carbon reduction strategies, technology and evaluation techniques.

Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal interdisciplinary teams as well as external stakeholders.

Experience to communicate and work with highly confidential information.

Experience in building trust, partnerships, change management and stakeholder engagement internally and externally.

Experience to diplomatically resolve issues through understanding conflicting inputs, achieving alignment, and proposing go-forward solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in related field (e.g. Master's in Sustainability Management, Environmental science, or Business Administration (MBA).

Experience in sustainability consulting and leading engagements with corporate clients.

Experience setting and implementing corporate emissions reductions goals aligned best industry standards such as with the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi).

Practical and applied subject matter expertise in external frameworks and standards (e.g., TCFD, GHG Protocol, ISO, etc.).

Decarbonization experience in sectors such as hardware, devices, software, network solutions, marketing (media and ad production), legal and other professional services.