Airport Sustainability & ESG Program Leader

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta, GA Department of Aviation seeks a Sustainability Program Manager to oversee ESG reporting, ACA accreditation, and related sustainability initiatives.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and develop strategic plans to improve environmental performance and compliance.

This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable programs for the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 5 years of sustainability, environmental compliance or related experience with 3 years supervisory/administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads sustainability projects with internal and external stakeholders across aviation.
• Establishes schedules, priorities, and standards; reviews operations and budgets.
• Maintains ESG reporting and ACA accreditation tasks.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams; maintains documentation and audits.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The City of Atlanta, GA Department of Aviation seeks a Sustainability Program Manager to oversee ESG reporting, ACA accreditation, and related sustainability initiatives.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and develop strategic plans to improve environmental performance and compliance.

This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable programs for the department.