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ISS Facility Services - North America

Sustainability Manager

ISS Facility Services - North America, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Senior Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Other

Industry Facilities Services

Key Purpose The Regional Sustainability Manager will manage sustainability and net zero operations programs across the ISS Americas business operations of our customer, a high-profile, global financial institution.

In this role, you will work as part of a coordinated global team to develop programs to support ISS and customer sustainability and net zero operations targets and lead the implementation of these programs across the Americas region for this customer. You will work closely with country, regional, and global ISS and customer teams and subject matter experts and will be the key customer contact for sustainability for the region.

The role will connect with sustainability leads across the Global ISS team to enable sharing of innovation and best practice, to drive improvements across our customers and ISS own performance.

ISS is committed to delivering world‑class energy, waste and carbon solutions for people and places, to make the world work better. Apply to join us if you want to be a driver of that change.

Success Criteria

Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines

Good level of organizational skills

Ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, employees, and teams at all levels

Solutions focused

Strong data analysis skills and comfortable working with new tools

A high-level emphasis on the achievement of targeted results

Flexibility and a positive attitude to innovation and change

Commitment to the on-going success of the business

Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence

Support the management of quality and assurance programs for the region

Support client audits

Develop and maintain a professional and proactive business relationship with client representatives

Develop and appraise the various tools and systems used by the sustainability team to assist the client in meeting environmental targets and creating an efficient work program

Promote ISS, develop services, and pursue opportunities to grow the business

Ideal Candidate Experience

Bachelor’s degree or above in Environmental Sustainability / Management / Science or related subject

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA) is preferred

A minimum of 5 years of experience in sustainability roles in the Americas

Skilled at staff engagement and behavior change

Expertise in understanding and appreciation of a wide range of sustainability and ESG topics to include: supply chain carbon, energy, waste, water, etc.

Proficient in translating technical facts and figures into business language

Experience in using industry standard environmental data analysis and reporting platforms

Knowledge of carbon accounting including supply chain decarbonization

Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)

Commercial awareness, strategic, quantitative, and analytical problem‑solving skills

Proven ability to understand interdependencies among sustainability data and develop business cases

Experience of working in customer facing roles across complex global organizations

Key Accountabilities

Define and develop the sustainability and net zero operations program for the region to support customer and ISS sustainability targets and address areas of material impact

Have oversight of and coordinate work to develop and execute activity to reduce supply chain carbon as part of a larger account Climate Transition Plan

Work with Subject Matter Experts to facilitate the development and delivery of strategic change programs in the region including the Energy Optimization and Zero Waste programs

Monitor and report on program activity and progress on environmental targets

Ensure sustainability is embedded into all aspects of ISS service delivery in the region including technical services, facilities management and curated and on‑site colleague experiences

Support the regional environmental forum to facilitate best practice in regional delivery

Lead in the development and update of relevant regional sustainability guidance, toolkits and procedures for the region

Coordinate the collection of regional environmental data, undertake validation and have oversight of submission to the customers data management platform

Coordinate with ISS SME’s and key customer contacts as required to support the delivery of operational environmental compliance activities by third party providers

Physical Requirements

Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time

Travel requirements: 5-10%

Must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods

HSEQ Compliance All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.

Benefits and Compensation ISS offers full‑time employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The annual salary range for this position is $95,000.00 per year - $125,000.00 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the above range.

Equal Opportunity Employer As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to influence the market positively wherever we operate.

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