Decarbonization Program Manager, GPO Environment

Sigma Earth; Union, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth is seeking a program manager to drive carbon reduction initiatives across procurement and construction. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and leverage data to guide improvements toward Net Zero goals.

Responsibilities include guiding suppliers, defining requirements, and reporting progress, while building strong stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment. This role is based in the United States in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with both technical and non-technical cross-functional teams.
• 3+ years of experience implementing process improvements using data and performance metrics.
• At least 2+ years of supply chain experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and working knowledge of SQL.
• Experience defining program requirements and using data-driven insights to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, coordinate, and implement strategies aimed at measuring, reducing, and reporting carbon emissions in support of Net Zero Carbon goals.
• Provide technical guidance to Category Managers on embodied carbon reduction opportunities within specific procurement categories.
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify cost-effective approaches for improving sustainability in the design, construction, and operation of Amazon buildings.
• Educate suppliers, stakeholders, and category teams on Amazon's sustainability and carbon reduction objectives.
• Support Category Managers in implementing carbon reporting requirements across GPO procurement categories.
• Manage multiple complex and concurrent projects effectively from initiation to delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Support Net Zero Carbon (NZC) design initiatives across construction and procurement activities.
• Assist in sourcing bill of materials and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for bids and new construction projects.
• Contribute to developing contract requirements for low-carbon building materials such as recycled steel, low-carbon concrete, and other sustainable materials.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Data-driven improvement

Supply chain

Excel

SQL

Requirements definition

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Key Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, coordinate, and implement strategies aimed at measuring, reducing, and reporting carbon emissions in support of Net Zero Carbon goals.
• Provide technical guidance to Category Managers on embodied carbon reduction opportunities within specific procurement categories.
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify cost-effective approaches for improving sustainability in the design, construction, and operation of Amazon buildings.
• Educate suppliers, stakeholders, and category teams on Amazon's sustainability and carbon reduction objectives.
• Support Category Managers in implementing carbon reporting requirements across GPO procurement categories.
• Manage multiple complex and concurrent projects effectively from initiation to delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Support Net Zero Carbon (NZC) design initiatives across construction and procurement activities.
• Assist in sourcing bill of materials and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for bids and new construction projects.
• Contribute to developing contract requirements for low-carbon building materials such as recycled steel, low-carbon concrete, and other sustainable materials.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of program or project management experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with both technical and non-technical cross-functional teams.
• 3+ years of experience implementing process improvements using data and performance metrics.
• At least 2+ years of supply chain experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and working knowledge of SQL.
• Experience defining program requirements and using data-driven insights to drive improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience driving end-to-end program delivery and presenting results to senior leadership.
• 3+ years of experience leading process improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management experience across multiple organizational levels.
• Experience in building structured processes, project management frameworks, and operational schedules.