Sr Sustainability Program Manager, GES Sustainability & Automation

Amazon; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr Sustainability Program Manager to lead innovative sustainability initiatives across multiple countries. This role combines technical construction engineering and project management to drive decarbonization, energy efficiency, and resource positivity within fulfillment centers. You will oversee sustainability strategies, collaborate with diverse teams, and ensure compliance with European building regulations. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in sustainability and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction project management with a sustainability focus.
• Ability to work autonomously and handle changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction engineering and design for sustainability.
• Track carbon footprint and implement reduction strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Construction Project Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree (MBA, MS)

Tools

LEED Certification

Project Management Software

Job description

Sr Sustainability Program Manager, GES Sustainability & Automation

Job ID: 2974673 | Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10

Location: The role could be based in London, Barcelona, or Munich.

The successful candidate will be a key leader in the Global Engineering Services Sustainability and Automation (GES S&A) Execution Planning team. They will be responsible for planning, communication, and tracking of sustainability initiatives to drive decarbonization, energy efficiency, and resource positivity (waste, water, biodiversity) for the First (CF), Middle (ATS), and/or Last (AMZL) Mile business units in the EU. The focus will be to connect BU sustainability strategies with GES execution, foster thought leadership, and enhance data transparency and communication. This role combines technical construction engineering, program planning, and project management, requiring experience in sustainability requirements for new and existing buildings, especially in industrial or logistics sectors.

Would you like to travel and work across multiple countries and cultures? The role is based anywhere in Luxembourg with up to 20%-30% travel within EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee construction engineering, planning, and design for sustainability in new fulfillment centers.
2. Track carbon footprint, perform engineering calculations, and review specifications for energy and carbon impact.
3. Maintain a program-level overview to inform decisions and monitor site progress.
4. Provide leadership visibility in challenging situations with high opportunity costs.
5. Coordinate with the Project Management Office on budget, milestones, and risks.
6. Prepare technical reports, specifications, and analyses for sustainability design requirements.
7. Survey fulfillment centers, develop procedures, and recommend energy and carbon-saving solutions.
8. Evaluate embodied and operational carbon, and implement reduction strategies.
9. Serve as sustainability SME, communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
10. Manage contractors and consultants for carbon modeling and energy efficiency studies.
11. Work with permitting authorities on sustainability inclusions.
12. Collaborate with stakeholder teams on due diligence for new opportunities.
13. Establish and operate tracking systems for sustainability execution progress.
14. Gather lessons learned and mentor team members on best practices.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in construction project management, real estate development, or architecture with a sustainability focus
• Program or project management experience
• Data-driven decision-making skills
• Experience in strategy, delivery, and reporting to senior leadership
• Stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt in ambiguity
• Cross-team collaboration skills
• Experience with large, cross-functional initiatives
• Ability to handle changing priorities effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, etc.)
• Building professional credentials (LEED, PE, CEM, etc.)
• Experience with European building regulations
• Languages: French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans, or Zulu

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