Senior Project Manager, Sustainability

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Senior Project Manager developing and managing a carbon emissions reduction roadmap for a key client. Leading cross-functional initiatives to achieve sustainability goals and measurable outcomes.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $139,000 - $173,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage a client-specific carbon emissions reduction roadmap with clear milestones, timelines, and accountable owners
Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, commercial, procurement, analytics, and sustainability to execute emissions reduction initiatives
Partner directly with the client to understand decarbonization priorities, align on targets, and translate strategic objectives into project workplans
Track progress against carbon reduction goals, key performance indicators, and implementation milestones, providing regular updates to internal leadership and client stakeholders
Manage project governance, risks, dependencies, and issue resolution to ensure successful delivery of the roadmap
Support identification and evaluation of emissions reduction levers such as modal shift, load optimization, fuel and energy alternatives, supplier engagement, and process improvements
Work with data and analytics teams to validate emissions baselines, quantify reduction opportunities, and measure realized impact
Lead recurring project meetings, maintain documentation, and capture lessons learned to strengthen future sustainability program delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in sustainability, environmental studies, supply chain, business administration, engineering, logistics, or a related field
5+ years of project management experience, preferably in sustainability, transportation, logistics, supply chain, or client-facing transformation programs
Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and executive visibility
Demonstrated experience supporting or delivering carbon emissions reduction, decarbonization, ESG, or sustainability-related initiatives
Strong project management skills, including roadmap development, milestone tracking, risk management, and cross-functional coordination
Knowledge of sustainability and carbon emissions reduction concepts, including greenhouse gas accounting, decarbonization levers, and performance measurement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
Familiarity with project management tools and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Fluent in English (oral and written)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
prescription
dental
vision
life insurance
flexible spending accounts
health spending accounts
short-term disability coverage
long-term disability coverage
wellness resources
paid time off
paid holidays
floating holidays
401(k) plan with company-matching contributions up to 5%

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcarbon emissions reductiondecarbonizationgreenhouse gas accountingperformance measurementdata analysisrisk managementmilestone trackingsustainability conceptsprocess improvements

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscross-functional coordinationcommunication skillsstakeholder managementleadershiporganizational skillsteam collaborationstrategic thinkingdocumentation