What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Program Manager, Carbon Strategy, WW Sustainability position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon’s scale and speed to build a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.
As part of the Worldwide Environment team, Amazon's Worldwide Carbon team is dedicated to working across the company with our business units to make operational changes to accelerate solutions and decarbonize our businesses in service of The Climate Pledge.
The Worldwide Carbon Team looking for a Sr. Program Manager, Carbon Strategy to manage projects and transactions across Amazon’s value chain. This role will collaborate closely with Amazon’s carbon footprint and governance teams, and with business unit sustainability subject matter experts.
The ideal candidate will have a background in carbon program management and/or market based mechanisms, with experience executing transactions, and knowledge of carbon accounting principles.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage project lifecycle, including the project approval process and contracts/transactions
- Identify and source project opportunities, with a focus on in-value chain emissions
- Manage contracting and project reviews
- Send regular project pipeline stakeholder communications / status reports
- Collect project documentation in support of science standards and assurance requirements
About the team
Diverse Experiences:
World Wide Sustainability (WWS) values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture:
It’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth:
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance:
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters degree in discipline relevant to carbon markets, carbon accounting, or equivalent practical experience
- 5 years complex and cross-functional project management experience
- Familiarity with GHG accounting best practices, particularly the GHGP
- Proven track record of building trust with business partners and implementing a customer service model
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data and topics into actionable insights and programs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in public or private finance or accounting
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $207,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Salary : $125,600 - $207,600
