Sustainability Environmental Manager

Momentive Performance Materials 1015; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision

PTO 25 days

401k match

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Job summary

Momentive seeks a Sustainability Environmental Manager to turn sustainability ambitions into action across global operations. You will partner with site leaders to drive decarbonization, energy efficiency, circularity, and data-driven performance improvements.

The role blends manufacturing, technology, and environmental strategy in a dynamic environment. You will manage data systems, AI-enabled insights, and cross‑functional projects, traveling up to 20% for international engagements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific fields, ideally chemical engineering, environmental or sustainability.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in sustainability, environmental management, energy management, or related role.
• Hands-on experience in energy efficiency, environmental improvement initiatives, or Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).
• Strong analytical skills with environmental, sustainability, energy, or operational data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert for decarbonization, energy efficiency, and water conservation across global sites.
• Lead projects with business cases, roadmaps, KPIs, and performance tracking.
• Manage Scope 1-3 GHG reduction initiatives and supplier engagement.

Skills

GHG reduction

Data analytics

English comms

Global collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in engineering/science

Master's preferred in related field

Tools

Sphera

SharePoint

Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Sustainability Environmental Manager

Summary: The Sustainability Environmental Manager will play a key role in turning Momentive’s sustainability ambitions into meaningful action across our global operations. This is an opportunity for a technically strong sustainability professional who enjoys working at the intersection of manufacturing, technology, data, and environmental strategy to make a visible impact. As part of Corporate Sustainability, you will partner with manufacturing sites and leaders across Technology, Procurement, Product Stewardship, and the businesses to identify and advance opportunities in decarbonization, energy efficiency, renewable energy, circularity, waste reduction, water conservation, sustainable materials, and product environmental performance. You will take opportunities from idea to execution, evaluating technical feasibility, building the business case, developing implementation roadmaps, and measuring results against Momentive’s sustainability goals. You will also help modernize how sustainability performance is managed, using AI, automation, and advanced analytics to strengthen data quality, uncover insights, and enable faster, more informed decisions. This role is ideal for someone who wants more than a traditional reporting-focused sustainability position. You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategy, solve complex technical challenges, collaborate across functions and manufacturing sites, and help shape how sustainability is embedded into the way Momentive operates and innovates.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities Include:

Serve as Corporate Sustainability’s technical expert for decarbonization, energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, waste reduction, circularity, and sustainable products across global manufacturing sites.

Partner with Operations, Engineering, Technology, Procurement, Product Stewardship, and business teams to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and implement sustainability projects, including business cases, roadmaps, KPIs, and performance tracking.

Lead Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG-reduction initiatives involving operational efficiency, energy transition, low-carbon materials, supplier engagement, and value-chain collaboration.

Advance circularity, waste reduction, and water conservation through material efficiency, prevention, reuse, recycling, sustainable raw materials, circular design, and improved water management.

Manage the global environmental data system, including vendor coordination, maintenance, governance, controls, validation, and collaboration with site personnel.

Apply AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve data collection, detect anomalies, analyze trends, forecast performance, and accelerate decision‑making.

Develop standards, tools, guidance, and training, and support customer inquiries on environmental performance, climate strategy, and circularity.

Monitor technologies, regulations, industry practices, and peer performance; prepare executive dashboards; and support CDP, EcoVadis, Sedex, ESG reporting, and other disclosures.

Travel: Willingness to travel 10-20%, including international trips as needed.

Qualifications:

The following are minimum qualifications for the role Bachelors degree in engineering or scientific fields, ideally in chemical engineering, environmental or sustainability 5+ years of relevant experience in sustainability, environmental management, energy management, or a related role ideally within the chemical industry Hands‑on experience in at least one: energy efficiency, environmental improvement initiatives, or Life Cycle Assessments(LCA). Strong analytical skills, including experience analyzing environmental, sustainability, energy, or operational data. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Teams. Strong English communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work across global time zones, including occasional early‑morning or evening calls.

The following are preferred for the role Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Chemistry, or related field. Experience in the chemical, specialty materials, or manufacturing industry. Experience working in a global organization. Knowledge or experience in the silicones industry. Experience with sustainability/environmental data management software, such as Sphera. Experience using AI, automation, or advanced analytics for sustainability or environmental data.

What We Offer:

Base Pay Range: $89,500 - $131,450 The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company’s incentive plans, the Company’s financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance. At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.

• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
• Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
• Additional time off with years of service.
• 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
• Student debt pay-off program.
• Professional development programs and courses.
• Wellness programs and financial education.

Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description of the physical job requirements and location details for candidates considering relocation.

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting‑edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law.

An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.