Senior Manager, Sustainability Program

GBTA | Global Business Travel Association

Senior Manager, Sustainability Program at GBTA Foundation driving high-impact sustainability initiatives. Engaging diverse stakeholders and fostering collaboration for climate action and industry transformation.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive development and execution of the GBTA Foundation’s sustainability strategy and deliver high-impact global initiatives, research, and industry frameworks
Identify emerging needs and develop new programs, partnerships, and thought leadership to accelerate industry progress
Create tools, resources, and clear guidance to help organizations measure, manage, and reduce emissions
Build strong relationships across members, partners, and industry groups; foster collaboration on shared goals, standards, and advocacy priorities
Serve as a key external voice, support policy and positioning, and lead education, events, and reporting to drive engagement and measurable outcomes
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
7–10 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability, consulting, research, policy, or industry/nonprofit roles
Experience working across multi-stakeholder, global environments—ideally in travel or related sectors
Proven ability to design and deliver complex initiatives from concept through implementation
Strong understanding of climate topics (e.g., Scope 3, decarbonization) and ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable insights
Excellent stakeholder management, senior-level engagement, and strong written/oral communication, paired with solid project management and a proactive, collaborative mindset
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work environment
Prolonged periods sitting/remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to remain stationary and move for long periods of time, during events
Must be able to work a variety of hours in order to accommodate various meetings and events
Up to 10% of travel to events and meetings; based on organizational needs
International travel a possibility
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Hard Skills & Tools

sustainability strategyprogram developmentemissions measurementpolicy supportproject managementresearchconsultinginitiative designdecarbonizationclimate topics

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementsenior-level engagementwritten communicationoral communicationcollaborative mindsetproactive approachrelationship buildingthought leadershipfostering collaborationclear guidance

Certifications

Bachelor's degree