Data Program Manager, Sustainability

Brookfield Properties•New York, NY

2d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

BGRE is seeking a Data Program Manager, Sustainability to join their New York office. This role is crucial for driving change and continuous improvement within the Sustainability Program across the North American office portfolio. The position involves ownership and oversight of all sustainability performance data, including carbon emissions, energy, water, and waste, and managing internal sustainability data management systems. The role supports Brookfield-approved energy and sustainability strategies, programs, policies, and guidelines, providing technical expertise for the North American Office net zero carbon plan, sustainability initiatives, and environmental data tracking and reporting. It also involves reviewing and supporting content for public disclosures related to sustainability and acting as a subject matter expert on New York-specific sustainability requirements like Local Law climate regulations. The position requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, a good understanding of data systems, and professionalism to manage inter-departmental and external relationships.

Requirements

Advanced level skills in full suite of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
Familiarity and experience with PowerBI, SaaS and AI applications
2-5 years’ experience in data analytics and analysis, sustainability program management, compiling and reviewing Greenhouse Gas inventories, and data systems management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong intellectual curiosity for the subject matter, analytical skills, and creative problem solving
Self-directed and motivated with ability to work independently or as part of a team
Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibilities
Strong multi-tasking skills

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge of Greenhouse Gas GHG inventory quantification, verification, offsets, and management is a plus
Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g. GRESB, TCFD, GRI, UNSDG, etc.) is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in related fields, such as engineering, IT, finance, business or data analytics
Graduate degree is an asset
Data systems and/or GHG accounting credentials are strong assets

Responsibilities

Monitoring utility bill data, quality control and ensuring accuracy of data in our suite of data collection and reporting systems
Administration of our systems, user access and account management, liaise with our IT group and vendors for training, software upgrades, etc.
Liaise with vendors and local utilities on billing and administration changes where required, seek opportunities to optimize data collection into our systems
Accountable for sustainability performance data, develop and manage data program, policies and procedures
PBI dashboard oversight / support design / management
GHG accounting and reporting
Trend analysis and quality control
Manage / oversee annual data assurance process
Annual carbon emissions reporting process and deliverables
Compile quantitative data for annual external sustainability reporting i.e. GRESB
Manage sustainability initiatives & programming - renewable procurement strategy, nature/biodiversity, waste, and water initiatives - in alignment with portfolio and asset goals.
Assist with general sustainability and operations initiatives, research and knowledge documents
Assist with new energy and utility opportunities including procurement, local energy rebates and programs, renewable power, carbon reduction strategies, etc
Assist with general ESG reporting submissions
Participate in both internal and external committees and related working groups
Provide cross functional support across the larger property operations team and/or corporate departments as required