Environmental Markets Program Manager

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 164,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple's Environmental Initiatives team in Cupertino seeks a Project Manager to drive decarbonization of Apple's product manufacturing at scale through engagement with environmental markets. You will partner with Operations, Finance and Procurement to support and guide renewable energy transactions and carbon market activities across the supply chain.

The role involves managing portfolio assets, tracking reports, due diligence on partners, and ensuring access to high-quality carbon credits while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supporting corporations with renewable energy and/or emission reduction solutions (voluntary or compliance) for fulfillment of objectives
• Familiarity with environmental attribute certificates in energy and carbon markets
• Collaborative team player able to support multiple projects
• Strong communicator capable of explaining complex topics clearly
• Occasional travel as needed

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions

Are you passionate about decarbonization and combating climate change? As Project Manager on Apple's Environmental Initiatives team, you will manage and drive decarbonization of Apple's product manufacturing at scale through engagement with environmental markets. In this role you will be part of a nimble global Operations team and will be a key contributor to Apple's strategy for supply chain decarbonization, supporting investment opportunities, market transactions and credit management for renewable energy, nature based solutions and beyond. You will partner closely with Apple Operations, Finance and Procurement leadership to support and guide transactions in renewable energy and carbon markets to help grow carbon neutral pathways for Apple and its supply chain partners.

Description

This dynamic role works within the Environmental Initiatives team to achieve renewable energy targets and carbon credit procurement (e.g. MWhs, MMT C02e, date online, location, etc.), support the associated project/deal pipeline and portfolio, and support sourcing and managing the environmental attribute credits (EACs) and the broader portfolio management. Cross functional collaboration is needed as the role will interact with finance, tax and accounting, legal, procurement, and government affairs. You will work closely with subject matter experts in renewable energy deals and carbon markets to support deal development, transactions and fulfillment. Key tasks include managing the portfolio assets (ex: EACs or credits), and the associated registries where credits are housed; tracking and preparing reports on portfolio status for the team and for management; supporting due diligence on potential transaction partners or service providers; and supporting access to high-quality carbon credits for our supply chain actors.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of supporting corporations with the provision of renewable energy and/or emission reduction solutions (ex: in voluntary carbon markets) for fulfillment of compliance or voluntary objectives
• Familiarity with environmental attribute certificates in energy and carbo
• Collaborative team player. Ready to roll up sleeves, as needed, to support several projects and programs
• Strong communicator, able to convey difficult topics in simple terms and get to the heart of matters
• Occasional travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project finance or business development a plus
• Experience in managing cross-functional stakeholders, negotiating strategic partnerships, and identifying high-quality investment opportunities that deliver both financial returns and measurable climate impact is a plus
• Familiarity with voluntary and/or compliance carbon markets and related quality standards and policy (ex: GHGP, ICVCM, SBTi) is helpful

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $163,500 and $246,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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