Environmental Initiatives Lead: Decarbonization Strategist

Google; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking an Environmental Initiatives Lead within the Global Sustainability team to drive the company’s decarbonization roadmap from site development through operations. You will coordinate cross-functional partners across offices and time zones to translate commitments into low-carbon computing solutions.

The role emphasizes regional action planning, power procurement collaboration, and data-driven storytelling for climate goals, with a focus on enterprise impact and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program or project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional and site-level sustainability action plans to minimize community impact.
• Partner with Data Center Energy and Power teams during commercial flows to inform power procurement and contracts.
• Synthesize complex data into clear narratives and impact plans.
• Establish program frameworks, milestones, and risk mitigation for site sustainability strategies.
• Collaborate with sustainability teams to resolve emissions escalations and co-develop technical solutions.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google is seeking an Environmental Initiatives Lead within the Global Sustainability team to drive the company’s decarbonization roadmap from site development through operations. You will coordinate cross-functional partners across offices and time zones to translate commitments into low-carbon computing solutions.

The role emphasizes regional action planning, power procurement collaboration, and data-driven storytelling for climate goals, with a focus on enterprise impact and risk mitigation.