Sustainability & Decarbonization Program Lead

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

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Benefits

Job summary

Google seeks an Environmental Initiatives Lead to drive the decarbonization roadmap across sites, from development through operations, partnering with cross-functional teams to translate commitments into low-carbon computing solutions.

You will collaborate across the Global Sustainability team to develop regional action plans, manage timelines, and communicate progress while aligning with Google's 24/7 carbon-free energy goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program or project management.
• 12 years of community engagement, environmental, or similar experience.
• 10 years of climate science, GHG standards, and accounting.
• Knowledge of biodiversity frameworks and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional and site-level sustainability action plans.
• Collaborate with Data Center Energy and Power teams on power procurement and agreements.
• Synthesize complex data into clear narratives and impact plans.
• Establish program frameworks, milestones, and risk mitigation for site strategies.
• Collaborate across sustainability teams to resolve emissions escalations for enterprise clients.

Skills

Project management

Climate strategy

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis

Environmental policy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google seeks an Environmental Initiatives Lead to drive the decarbonization roadmap across sites, from development through operations, partnering with cross-functional teams to translate commitments into low-carbon computing solutions.

You will collaborate across the Global Sustainability team to develop regional action plans, manage timelines, and communicate progress while aligning with Google's 24/7 carbon-free energy goals.