Senior Program Manager, Sustainability and Decarbonization - [Hybrid/Atlanta]

1 - Corp Atlanta Ravinia; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K plan

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Atlanta, GA is seeking a decarbonization program leader to advance progress across internal and external partners using building science and strong program management.

This hybrid role emphasizes piloting ECMs, refining Brand Standards, and driving decarbonization initiatives across geographies with carbon-restricted markets. The position also involves ROI-focused design and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 6–10 years in built-environment decarbonization.
• Strong program management and quantitative background.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience influencing senior management and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own ECM work including piloting new measures and developing Brand Standards.
• Develops and executes decarbonization initiatives across hotels and geographies.
• Provide guidance and leadership to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead decarbonization agenda across Corporate Responsibility, Brand, Operations.

Skills

Program management

Building science

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This role will work across IHG, both internal and external partners, to drive progress towards IHG's decarbonization goal. Using a background in building science and strong program management skills, this role be a visible leader in identifying and executing existing and new strategies that drive progress towards decarbonization.

Provide guidance, leadership and support to internal and external stakeholders to advance progress towards decarbonization.

Your day to day

• Owns IHG's Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) work including piloting new measures; developing and refining Brand Standards for ECMs; supporting internal and external stakeholders in understanding and executing ECM Brand Standards.
• Develops and executes initiatives that progress towards decarbonization including but not limited to increased adoption of Low Carbon Pioneers prototype; supporting existing and new development hotels in geographies that are carbon restricted.
• Provides visible, active leadership across IHG in driving decarbonization agenda, including Corporate Responsibility; Brand; Operations; and all other partners.

What we need from you

• Bachelor's degree
  6 to 10 years progressive work-related experience in built-environment decarbonization, building science, with demonstrated program management experience. Strong quantitative background is preferred.
  Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment as a member of a collaborative team. Responsive to demands from multiple stakeholder groups and able to understand and balance consumer, managerial and ownership perspectives.
• High degree of personal drive, self-starter and able to work independently without regular direct/local management. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks required.
• Understanding of external partners, programs and opportunities in the decarbonization and built-environment industries that can accelerate IHG's decarbonization progress.
• Ability to both analyze and communicate findings from data.
• High level of capability and credibility in influencing peers and senior management across functions and regions. Must be challenging, diplomatic and able to work across all levels of the organization with strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commercially astute and able to develop credible ROI`s for design initiatives with a good ‘real world’ sensibility when applying strategic solutions.

Travel– 10%

Location – Atlanta, GA: Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.

The salary range for this role is $119,000.00 to $130,000.00. This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable).We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.

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