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Who We Are:It's pretty exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It's even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation.
As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world's most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.
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The Impact You Will Have: Sustainability Program Manager plays a key role in managing QTS's Sustainability program, driving advancement of the program, implementation, communications, and integration of sustainable practices across the company.
You will collaborate heavily with cross-functional teams nationwide engaging in communications efforts to further drive corporate sustainability initiatives. Travel as needed, approximately to attend conferences, internal meetings etc.
With increasing attention from customers, senior leadership and global markets, sustainability is a key pillar of our business with ties to many different areas of the organization. This is an exciting and fast-paced role.
What You Will Do: - Manage and improve ESG data collection processes by collaborating with internal stakeholders.
- Track and analyze and progress against our targets and industry.
- Track and monitor global regulatory developments and changes to reporting standards.
- Identify key focus areas, goals, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Sustainability Project Management: Lead cross-functional teams to design, implement, and manage sustainability programs and initiatives that address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects, including carbon footprint reduction, resource conservation, waste management, chemical management, social responsibility, and ethical governance.
- Develop project plans, establish timelines, targets, and KPIs, allocate resources, and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery of milestones and objectives.
- Assist in preparation of environmental reporting in accordance with globally recognized sustainability frameworks and disclosure protocols .
- Engage with suppliers to promote sustainability in the supply chain, including development of sustainability audits and assessments .
- Engage with internal stakeholders to drive collaboration among teams who manage key sustainability KPIs .
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to source, automate, and analyze data from company operations, to measure and monitor greenhouse gas emissions and other sustainability-related metrics.
What You Will Need to be Successful:- Bachelor's Degree or 3-5 years relevant quantitative experience in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, GHG accounting or related field.
- Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g. GRI, SASB, SDGs, etc), standards and best practices.
- Experience in the environmental/financial data audit/assurance process and working knowledge of GHG accounting principles and methods.
Nice to Have: - Project management skills to plan, direct, track and execute activities for current and future sustainability initiatives.
- Experience managing multiple projects and ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
The Perks (and these are just a few!):- QRest Sabbatical
- Employee Stock Purchase
- QTS scholarship for dependents
- Eagle Club award trip eligibility
- Paid volunteer days
- Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance
Total RewardsThis role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
This position is Bonus eligible.
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
