Senior Manager Engineering, Sustainability and Decarbonization - [Hybrid/Atlanta]

IHG•Atlanta, GA

2d•$119,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager Engineering, Sustainability and Decarbonization provides mechanical engineering, building-science, and technical leadership to IHG teams and external stakeholders, advancing the company's decarbonization goals. The role supports project delivery, identifies and validates next-generation Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs), and develops technical frameworks for major building-system initiatives, including portfolio readiness for PTAC/PTHP compliance by December 31, 2031. The position serves as a technical resource on building systems, engineering, and energy-conservation questions. It works with internal partners and external organizations—including OEMs, consultants, utilities, and technology providers—to evaluate technologies and product claims, structure pilots, develop implementation guidance, and support adoption of ECM standards. The role also creates scalable technical tools and educational content for internal teams, hotel owners, general managers, and construction partners, and translates technical evidence into business cases, communications, and program plans as needed. The role is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days a week in the office; this expectation may change with business needs. Travel is 10%. The salary range is $119,000 to $130,000, with eligibility for bonus pay as applicable. IHG describes its work environment as collaborative and inclusive, and offers a range of colleague benefits.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a similar built-environment discipline, with emphasis in building science, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering.
At least 5–7 years of experience in building science or mechanical systems, including HVAC, controls, technology evaluation, and project delivery.
Ability to operate credibly and independently with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of engineering and construction principles and understanding of applicable local codes.
Experience evaluating building-science technology, particularly energy conservation measures, including developing steps to drive adoption.
Experience with commercial building systems or building science.
Strong background in built-environment decarbonization.
Flexible interpersonal style, effective communication and management skills, and strong influencing skills.
Ability to work in a multinational environment and deal with cultural differences and competing requirements.
Ability to communicate complex engineering issues to non-engineering audiences.
Analytical problem-solving skills and ability to solve complex technical problems, provide actionable solutions, and evaluate product and service-provider claims using evidence.
Project management experience.
Ability to use MS Office and general computer skills.
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement with three days a week in the Atlanta office; this expectation may change with business needs.
Willingness to travel 10%.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate qualifications.
Experience with hotels.
Consulting engineering experience.
AutoCAD skills.
Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Provide mechanical engineering, building-science, and technical leadership to HLG teams.
Serve as a technical resource for internal IHG teams on building-system, engineering, and energy-conservation-measure issues and questions.
Identify, assess, pilot, and validate next-generation Energy Conservation Measure technologies to advance IHG's decarbonization goals.
Design and launch support frameworks for upcoming compliance dates for existing Energy Conservation Measure Brand Standards, supporting a portfolio-wide transition.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal partners on mechanical systems, controls, and emerging building technologies, including vendor evaluation and product performance specifications.
Engage OEMs, consultants, utilities, and technology providers to gather evidence, assess product claims, structure ECM pilots, and inform implementation guidance.
Develop and deliver educational content for internal partners on existing and emerging ECMs.
Develop and deliver educational content for IHG owners, general managers, and construction partners on energy-conservation opportunities in new development, renovation, and conversion hotels.
Create scalable technical tools, requirements, guidance, and education for internal and external stakeholders.
Translate technical evidence into business cases, stakeholder communications, and program plans as needed.
Support portfolio readiness for PTAC/PTHP compliance by December 31, 2031.