Sustainability Airport Manager

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Atlanta Department of Aviation (DOA) is seeking a highly skilled Sustainability Program Manager to join our dynamic Sustainability team. This role encompasses high-level oversight and coordination of sustainability projects and accreditation processes, particularly the ESG report, and Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) certification. It also includes strategic development of sustainability initiatives, as well as program and financial management. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and will have experience in engaging stakeholders of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner. The candidate will also be able to develop efficient strategies and tactics to ensure that all programs deliver the desirable outcome to our organization. This candidate will apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and knowledge of best practices to guide individual development and support the team on a variety of issues related to ESG reporting, maintaining ACA accreditation for DOA, and developing sustainability initiatives for the department. Responsibilities will include, coordinating cross-functional teams for completing ESG and ACA required tasks, document creation, facilitating annual document review to maintain updated evidence of compliance, completing all tasks required for biannual ACA audits, maintaining a virtual library of documents, ensuring ESG and ACA required tasks and projects are completed on schedule, and contributing to sustainability strategy and planning for DOA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 5 years of progressively responsible sustainability, environmental compliance or related experience which includes 3 years of supervisory or administrative experience.
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• Knowledge of Engineering or sustainability-related field
• Ability to identify and describe a range of possible solutions for solving sustainability challenges
• Strong ability to research sustainability trends, regulations, and best practices
• Knowledge of sustainability-related laws, regulations and terminology
• Ability to work and coordinate with various government agencies
• Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department
• Ability to represent the DOA’s perspectives in collaborative efforts with both internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent stakeholder engagement ability
• Excellent problem-solving ability and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, ability to work under pressure
• Ability to plan, organize, and complete assigned tasks on time
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Skill in operating a computer and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
• Valid State of Georgia driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification
• Experience with carbon accreditation
• Familiarity with Life Cycle Assessment
• Experience in the aviation sector
• Experience developing project plans including a project plan that includes the charter, scope, project management approach, management plans, statement of work, cost estimates, and schedule
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and staff of all levels
• Knowledge of project management best practices
• Experience in the indirect management of team members, including assisting in the development, training and assignment of work/projects to other members of a team

Responsibilities

• Leads the delivery of sustainability projects with airport internal and external stakeholders including airlines, policymakers, NGOs, academia, and other stakeholders across the aviation value chain
• Establishes schedules, priorities, and standards for the organization, reviewing operations for efficiency and ability to achieve objectives, and preparing financial, budgetary, and operating reports
• Maintains program review and monitors trends. Assesses impact of sustainability programs established by the Department of Aviation
• Coordinates various programs relating to sustainability efforts, including recycling programs, energy conservation, and other sustainability issues
• Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc. for Sustainability team and initiatives
• Manages teams engaged in sustainability projects, including vendors and support staff as needed
• Creates/maintains a structure/environment in which team members can work together efficiently
• Accountable for strategic goals, including but not limited to, efficiency and functionality of all project completions, timeline adherence, budget, and resource management
• Monitors, measures, and reports on program status to Sustainability team, DOA leadership, and other stakeholders
• Utilizes life cycle assessment (LCA) and/or other methods to develop and implement sustainability metrics and other relevant data to inform goals and business decisions
• Takes primary responsibility for development of the airport's annual ESG report working closely with the Airport CFO’s office, the City of Atlanta’s CFO, and other key stakeholders
• Ensures compliance to maintain and advance Airport Carbon Accreditation and other sustainability-related accreditation, including developing policies and coordinating cross-functional teams within the DOA to complete all accreditation required tasks on schedule
• Manages the development, revision, and implementation of sustainability strategic plans
• Develops Sustainability program budget and assists with tracking spending
• Maintains the efficiency of the project management process including planning, scheduling, and budget and risk assessment. Identifies and mitigates potential risks
• Supports training and awareness campaigns to educate employees and stakeholders about sustainability practices
• Supports waste management and recycling programs at the Airport
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager