Sustainability Manager

Freeman+Leonard; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Domestic relocation assistance

Job summary

Freeman+Leonard, a sustainability communications expert, seeks a Manager to drive enterprise sustainability communications for a global tech manufacturer. Onsite in the DFW area, relocation assistance is available, sponsorship not provided.

The role leads internal and external communications, including the annual sustainability report, and integrates sustainability into all business messaging. You will collaborate with leadership, including the CSO, to craft executive-ready communications,

Qualifications

• Strategic planning experience in 3–5 year planning horizons.
• Sustainability mindset with industry awareness and business alignment.
• Ability to distill complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong communication principles, tools, and techniques.
• Proven ability to influence decisions through strategic thinking and relationships.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and foster early engagement.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise sustainability communications strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Lead digital and content strategy for sustainability across platforms.
• Partner with leadership to deliver executive-ready communications.
• Drive employee engagement and maintain a consistent corporate voice.
• Ensure alignment of sustainability messaging across segments and stories.
• Advise on external partnerships, media opportunities, and events.
• Support sustainability disclosure by translating reporting requirements into clear narratives.
• Lead sourcing of compelling sustainability stories for executive and external communications.

Skills

Strategic planning

Sustainability mindset

Communicating complex concepts

Effective communication

Influencing & strategic impact

Interpersonal effectiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Presentation tools

Job description

Freeman+Leonard is seeking a Sustainability Communications Manager for a global technology manufacturing company. Candidates must be fulltime onsite in the DFW area (Las Colinas). Relocation assistance is offered if candidates are outside of DFW. No sponsorship available.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Communications Manager to deliver strategic internal and external communications that advance our global sustainability efforts. This role is responsible for managing the annual sustainability report from initial concept to final delivery, and driving the integration of sustainability into business communications, including the website, expos, executive messaging, social media, media, and employee communications.

What You Will Do:

• Own enterprise sustainability communications strategy, aligning messaging to business priorities and evolving stakeholder expectations.
• Lead digital and content strategy for sustainability, ensuring clear, consistent, and audience-focused messaging across platforms.
• Partner with leadership (including CSO) to deliver executive-ready communications for internal, customer, dealer, and public forums.
• Drive employee engagement and maintain a consistent corporate voice through Sustainability Advocates, ERGs, and key internal groups.
• Ensure alignment of sustainability messaging across business segments and elevate segment-specific stories.
• Advise on external partnerships, media opportunities, trade shows, and industry engagement to enhance visibility of sustainability initiatives.
• Support sustainability disclosure strategy by translating complex reporting and regulatory requirements into clear, accessible narratives.
• Lead benchmarking and continuously source compelling sustainability stories to strengthen executive and external communications.

What You Have:

• Strategic Planning: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan
• Sustainability Mindset & Insight: Strong passion for sustainability with the ability to stay current on industry trends, the sustainability profession, and the broader environmental landscape while aligning initiatives to business goals.
• Communicating Complex Concepts: Ability to distill and clearly communicate complex technical concepts using effective presentation tools, summarization, and simplification techniques tailored to diverse audiences.
• Effective Communication: Strong command of communication principles, tools, and techniques to accurately convey, interpret, and respond to ideas, information, and business needs.
• Influencing & Strategic Impact: Demonstrated ability to influence decisions across and beyond the organization through strong communication, strategic thinking, and relationship-building. Skilled in analyzing internal and external insights to develop recommendations and drive engagement, particularly in areas related to sustainability.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across a wide range of individuals and teams, fostering alignment and early engagement on key initiatives.

Education:

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is at our Global Headquarters in Las Colinas
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 5%