Sustainability Program Manager

Crusoe•San Francisco, CA

1d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

As a Sustainability Program Manager at Crusoe, you will help turn sustainability commitments into day-to-day operational practices across a rapidly expanding portfolio of AI data centers and energy assets. You will own processes, training, and performance tracking to make sustainability KPIs achievable and enforceable, partnering with cross-functional teams to translate targets into site- and project-level requirements, workflows, and accountability. The role is suited to someone with technical knowledge of how manufacturing facilities and data centers are built and operated, and who can design scalable processes, encourage adoption, and improve performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, data analytics, or a related field; candidates from other backgrounds with demonstrated technical depth are encouraged to apply.
4–7 years of professional experience in sustainability operations, construction or energy management, supply chain or supplier management, or environmental consulting, ideally in data centers, cloud infrastructure, energy, or technology.
Hands-on experience managing operational programs, performance metrics, or compliance and enforcement processes.
Strong understanding of data center construction and operations, including PUE, WUE, and CUE metrics and power, cooling, and energy systems.
Familiarity with renewable energy instruments and energy markets.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, and influence stakeholders.
Ability to design, document, and roll out scalable processes, SOPs, and controls across stakeholders and sites, and drive adoption and adherence.
Experience engaging suppliers, contractors, or vendors to set requirements, build capability, and ensure accountability, including through contract terms, scorecards, and corrective action.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong data skills such as SQL, Python, or BI tools including Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
Experience building trackers, dashboards, and data quality controls.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex sustainability data to diverse stakeholders.
Ability to exercise sound judgment under ambiguity, proactively surface risks and opportunities, and take ownership in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with green building certifications such as LEED AP or Green Globes, or embodied carbon in construction, including whole-building LCA tools such as EC3, One Click LCA, or Tally.
Experience running supplier engagement or responsible sourcing programs, such as supplier scorecards, audits, or sustainability requirements in procurement.
Comfort using AI tools such as Claude or Gemini to build trackers, automate workflows, or improve efficiency.
Experience with construction project management, contractor compliance programs, or EHS/quality management systems.

Responsibilities

Lead water, waste, and carbon sustainability initiatives from scoping through delivery, including project planning, stakeholder alignment, milestone tracking, and early risk identification.
Support sustainability implementation throughout data center project lifecycles by defining, monitoring, and improving metrics such as embodied carbon, waste diversion, PUE, and WUE.
Partner with internal teams and external partners to identify performance gaps and drive improvements.
Design and implement processes, SOPs, and checklists embedding sustainability requirements in manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and site operations.
Train site teams, contractors, and partners to apply sustainability processes consistently.
Support green building certification strategies for new builds, coordinating documentation, consultants, and design team inputs.
Build and maintain dashboards, trackers, and automated workflows to provide timely visibility into operational performance and reduce manual effort using AI-enabled tools.
Manage renewable energy tracking and energy performance data in collaboration with Energy, Finance, and Operations teams, monitoring portfolio status and identifying risks and opportunities.
Provide support across the sustainability team, including emerging priorities, ad-hoc data requests, and new initiatives.

Benefits

Industry-competitive pay.
Restricted Stock Units.
Health insurance options including HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental coverage for employees and dependents.
Employer contributions to HSA accounts.
Paid parental leave.
Paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
Teladoc.
401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary.
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
Cell phone reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Subscription to the Calm app.
MetLife Legal.
Company-paid commuter benefit of $300 per month.