Sustainability Program Leader

Overwatch Mission Critical•Dallas, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sustainability Program Lead will support the team's Innovation & Sustainability organization by coordinating and advancing sustainability initiatives across data-center design, construction, supply-chain and operational programs. This individual will work closely with internal departments, external partners, consultants and project stakeholders to turn sustainability objectives into organized, measurable and repeatable programs.

Requirements

Experience in program management, project management, sustainability, construction, engineering, manufacturing or a related field.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously.
Experience building reports, presentations, trackers and executive-level program updates.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work across departments without direct authority and keep teams accountable to deadlines.
Comfort working with data, performance metrics and evolving program requirements.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and responding appropriately to verbal and written communications related to job duties.
Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.

Nice To Haves

Data-center, mission-critical, construction or infrastructure experience is preferred but may not be required.
Familiarity with sustainability certifications, environmental reporting or ESG-related programs is helpful.
PMP and sustainability certifications preferred but not required.
Candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for the role and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with applicable laws.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate multiple sustainability and innovation initiatives from planning through implementation.
Develop program plans, schedules, milestones, action registers and executive-status reporting.
Coordinate work across design, engineering, construction, operations, procurement, legal, marketing and other internal stakeholders.
Collect, organize and analyze sustainability-related data from projects, campuses and external partners.
Track program performance, risks, dependencies, decisions and outstanding deliverables.
Support sustainability frameworks, certifications, reporting requirements and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Help standardize sustainability processes, documentation, metrics and best practices across the team's projects.
Research emerging sustainability practices, technologies, materials and construction methods relevant to hyperscale data centers.
Coordinate pilots and innovation initiatives, documenting outcomes and supporting broader implementation when successful.
Prepare presentations, reports, meeting materials and recommendations for senior leadership.
Manage communication and follow-up with vendors, consultants, industry partners and certification organizations.
Translate technical or complex sustainability information into clear, actionable business recommendations.