VP, Global Operational Sustainability Leader

BNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking a Vice President of Operational Sustainability to lead the corporate real estate sustainability strategy. The role is based at the corporate headquarters in New York, overseeing global initiatives across data centers and office buildings.

You will drive energy management, green building practices, and reporting, partnering with the Corporate Sustainability Hub to align with regulatory requirements and long-term climate goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Sustainability, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 5–7 years leading a corporate sustainability team.; focus on strategy, governance and processes.
• Experience delivering sustainability capital projects (e.g., solar, fuel cells).

Responsibilities

• Lead global operational sustainability strategy across operations and facilities.
• Identify initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and improve environmental performance.
• Prepare annual sustainability capital program and funding justifications.
• Directly manage implementation of sustainability capital projects at data centers and offices.
• Support net-zero commitments and procurement of RECs or vPPAs.
• Evaluate long-term sustainability investments and strategies.
• Provide oversight for sustainability reporting and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Sustainability governance

Capital project delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Engineering, or Business Administration

Job description

BNY is seeking a Vice President of Operational Sustainability to lead the corporate real estate sustainability strategy. The role is based at the corporate headquarters in New York, overseeing global initiatives across data centers and office buildings.

You will drive energy management, green building practices, and reporting, partnering with the Corporate Sustainability Hub to align with regulatory requirements and long-term climate goals.