Manager - Energy & Sustainability - MIT LGO

Company: Verizon
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Job Description:

When you join VerizonVerizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We're a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together-lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you're fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you'll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.*What you'll be doing...*Verizon is seeking a highly motivated candidate to manage multiple programs within the Energy and Sustainability team. This individual will be responsible for program strategy, internal and external partner engagement, vendor management, and project execution within the areas of building efficiency, energy regulatory compliance, renewable energy development (both on and off-site), and new technology implementation. This position works across multiple Verizon organizations and lines of business to identify sustainability opportunities while working within organizational constraints. This position will simultaneously manage multiple projects in various sustainability/energy segments and routinely report out to senior executives. This is a high visibility/high impact role that offers growth potential within the Global Real Estate and Global Supply Chain organizations.This position is for a Manager focused upon Energy & Sustainability. You may have the opportunity to:

• Provide critical leadership and guidance to Global Real Estate that aligns with Verizon's overall corporate strategy and sustainability goals
• Manage multiple projects in the following areas: On-site solar development, off-site renewable energy procurement, energy efficiency, energy regulatory compliance (building energy benchmarking, auditing, and retro-commissioning), electric vehicle charging, waste reduction, water management, and emerging technology implementation
• Develop business cases to support various sustainability efforts
• Manage vendor relationships for all projects, including interfacing with Verizon's Strategic Sourcing team to negotiate contracts, identify opportunities, drive quality, and manage costs
• Develop internal processes to integrate sustainable practices into Verizon's business
• Support Verizon's Greenhouse Gas and ESG reporting efforts and contribute to internal and external sustainability goal-setting
• Routinely conduct industry benchmarking and research on sustainability market analysis
• Manage across multiple organizations to ensure efficiency, compliance, and energy leadershipYou must be currently enrolled in the MIT LGO degree program and be in good academic standing to be considered.In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager. This hybrid role is open to Verizon Hubs: Basking Ridge, NJ (NYC area); Irving, TX (Dallas area); Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta area); Ashburn, VA (DC area); Boston, MA; Cary, NC (Raleigh-Durham area); Irvine, CA (Los Angeles area); and Lake Mary, FL (Orlando area) If relocation is required, relocation assistance may be available.*What we're looking for...*You're a motivated self-starter. Never satisfied with the status quo, you're always trying to perform at your personal best. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable, and work well in varying environments. Learning quickly is personally rewarding and inspires you to take smart risks.You'll need to have:
  • Current enrollment in an MBA or Master's degree program with a focus in Science, Engineering, Business Administration or a directly related area with an expected completion date between December 2023 and June 2024.
  • This position is limited to students enrolled at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management who are currently enrolled in the MIT Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) Program.
  • 4+ years of progressive responsibility within Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field.
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
  • Willingness to travel and work in an assigned Verizon Hub. Even better if you have one or more of the following:
    • Experience in energy generation, procurement, or retail sales.
    • Motivated, results-driven attitude with excellent communications skills.
    • Proven ability to engage and influence functional leaders and stakeholders.
    • Knowledge of various corporate sustainability topics in energy/real estate.
    • Experience in project management, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.Where you'll be workingIn this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.Scheduled Weekly Hours40Equal Employment OpportunityWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out page to learn more.Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington work location, the compensation range for this position is between $89,000.00 and $165,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

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