Aviation Sustainability Lead: ESG & ACA Programs

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a seasoned Sustainability Program Manager to lead ESG reporting, ACA accreditation compliance, and sustainability initiatives within the Department of Aviation. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive strategic planning to advance airport sustainability efforts.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making skills, with experience in aviation-sector sustainability programs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 5 years of sustainability, environmental compliance or related experience with supervisory duties.
• PMP certification and/or carbon accreditation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads sustainability projects with internal and external stakeholders across the aviation value chain.
• Manages ESG reporting, ACA accreditation tasks, and development of sustainability initiatives.
• Oversees budgeting, scheduling, and performance metrics for sustainability programs.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams and ensures on-time completion of deliverables.
• Monitors program status and reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains sustainability documentation and audit evidence.

Skills

Project management

Sustainability

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The City of Atlanta is seeking a seasoned Sustainability Program Manager to lead ESG reporting, ACA accreditation compliance, and sustainability initiatives within the Department of Aviation. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive strategic planning to advance airport sustainability efforts.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making skills, with experience in aviation-sector sustainability programs and