Data Center Program Manager – Sustainability

Sigma Earth; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth in Union, New Jersey is seeking a leader for sustainability and energy management programs across data center facilities. The ideal candidate will implement ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 systems while managing KPIs and supporting sustainability initiatives aligned with Microsoft's 2030 goals.

Qualifications include a degree in engineering or a related field along with experience in mission-critical environments, a strong grasp of ISO standards, and valid driver's license. Join us to contribute to a sustainable future!

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a related technical discipline.
• Experience in mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards.
• Demonstrated program and change management experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability and energy management programs.
• Implement ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 environmental systems.
• Monitor operational performance and manage KPIs.
• Support sustainability initiatives aligned with Microsoft’s goals.
• Act as primary contact for audits and compliance.
• Develop dashboards for sustainability metrics.
• Collaborate across teams to standardize governance processes.
• Lead improvement projects focused on emissions reduction.

Skills

Sustainability management

Program management

Change management

ISO 14001 knowledge

ISO 50001 knowledge

Data-driven governance practices

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Energy Engineering, or Information Technology

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability, environmental, and energy management programs across owned and leased data center facilities.
• Develop, implement, and enhance ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certified Environmental and Energy Management Systems.
• Improve operational performance by managing KPIs, preparing executive reports, supporting audits, and using data-driven governance practices.
• Deliver sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives aligned with regional priorities and Microsoft’s 2030 sustainability goals, including Carbon Negative, Water Positive, Zero Waste, and ecosystem conservation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for environmental audits, regulatory compliance, sustainability reporting, and governance activities at site level.
• Monitor operational risks, environmental incidents, compliance requirements, and regional data center operational programs.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting frameworks for key sustainability metrics such as PUE, WUE, IUE, emissions, audit performance, and environmental indicators.
• Collaborate across multiple teams and locations to standardize governance processes, ensure operational consistency, and promote best practices.
• Support workforce planning, operational forecasting, and readiness activities to ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on emissions reduction, biodiversity protection, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and environmental performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders to support project delivery and minimize operational risks.
• Maintain high standards for health and safety, security, service availability, sustainability performance, customer satisfaction, and operational quality.

Required Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Energy Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience working in mission-critical environments, including power systems, cooling infrastructure, IT operations, and sustainability programs.
• Strong understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards, including implementation, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in program management, change management, and driving operational improvements.
• Valid driver’s license.