H-1B Visa Sustainability Manager Jobs
Sustainability Manager jobs qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, sponsoring you for an initial three-year period with extensions available.
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Candidates located in the Houston, Texas area will work in a hybrid work arrangement, with an on-site presence required based on business needs.
Candidates located outside the Houston, Texas area may work remotely.
INTRODUCTION
Sysco is advancing efforts to integrate sustainability into our business strategy and day-to-day operations. The Manager, Sustainability Program and Stakeholder Engagement plays a critical role in advancing this transformation by managing cross-functional programs, enabling delivery through structured project planning, and coordinating stakeholder engagement across the enterprise. This role sits at the heart of Sysco’s sustainability team, working across business units, functions, and external stakeholders to translate strategy into action. The ideal candidate is an expert in making complex initiatives move; they can connect the dots, drive clarity, track progress, and deliver high-quality materials for internal and external audiences — from the boardroom to the business unit.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Management & Delivery:
- Build and maintain relationships across key stakeholder groups, ensuring alignment, communication, and coordinated action on sustainability priorities.
- Drive delivery through structured weekly check-ins with workstream leads, surfacing risks, removing barriers, and escalating where needed.
- Maintain clear visibility of program progress and ensure all stakeholders are aligned on objectives and priorities.
Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement:
- Represent Sysco's sustainability efforts externally, fostering partnerships and aligning stakeholders to advance sustainability priorities across the food system.
- Advance sustainability initiatives by aligning stakeholders around shared priorities and driving collaboration across the value chain.
- Represent Sysco in external forums and relationships, communicating sustainability strategy and identifying opportunities for impact and business value.
- Help the team operate as a transformation function by fostering collaboration, navigating interdependencies, and shaping joint ownership of sustainability outcomes.
Meeting & Material Leadership:
- Own and manage key Sustainability meetings and engagement touchpoints, including:
- Board and ELT sustainability updates
- CEO and senior leader communications
- Monthly Sustainability team meetings
- Strategic working sessions with cross-functional partners
- Develop compelling, cross-cutting presentations that synthesize complex content into executive-ready materials — must be a rockstar in PowerPoint.
Communications, Greenwashing Risk & Collateral:
- Own the sustainability communications and collateral calendar — aligning timing, audiences, and narratives across key internal and external moments.
- Work closely with Marketing and Corporate Communications to ensure consistency and rigor in sustainability messaging.
- Serve as the team’s expert on greenwashing — understanding where risk arises and how to communicate with confidence and integrity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Education Preferred:
- Degree in Sustainability
Experience Required:
- 4–6 years of experience in project management, transformation, strategy, communications, or sustainability. Doesn’t need to come from a sustainability background but must have strong interest and belief in the mission.
- Proven track record of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
- Comfortable working with senior executives and translating strategic direction into action plans and deliverables.
- Strong writer and slide-builder — able to create clear, sharp, and visually effective materials.
- Tech-savvy and highly organized: excellent with Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and project tracking tools (Smartsheet, Planner, Asana, etc).
- A team player with a bias for action.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Skills and Abilities:
- Strategic Program Management
- Cross-Functional Influence
- Executive Communication & Storytelling
- Change Management & Transformation
- Project Tracking & Prioritization
- PowerPoint Mastery
- Systems Thinking & Interdependency Mapping
- Judgment & Rigor on Sustainability Claims
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
There may be occasional travel.
Location & Work Arrangement
Candidates located in the Houston, Texas area will work in a hybrid work arrangement, with an on-site presence required based on business needs.
Candidates located outside the Houston, Texas area may work remotely.
INTRODUCTION
Sysco is advancing efforts to integrate sustainability into our business strategy and day-to-day operations. The Manager, Sustainability Program and Stakeholder Engagement plays a critical role in advancing this transformation by managing cross-functional programs, enabling delivery through structured project planning, and coordinating stakeholder engagement across the enterprise. This role sits at the heart of Sysco’s sustainability team, working across business units, functions, and external stakeholders to translate strategy into action. The ideal candidate is an expert in making complex initiatives move; they can connect the dots, drive clarity, track progress, and deliver high-quality materials for internal and external audiences — from the boardroom to the business unit.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Management & Delivery:
- Build and maintain relationships across key stakeholder groups, ensuring alignment, communication, and coordinated action on sustainability priorities.
- Drive delivery through structured weekly check-ins with workstream leads, surfacing risks, removing barriers, and escalating where needed.
- Maintain clear visibility of program progress and ensure all stakeholders are aligned on objectives and priorities.
Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement:
- Represent Sysco's sustainability efforts externally, fostering partnerships and aligning stakeholders to advance sustainability priorities across the food system.
- Advance sustainability initiatives by aligning stakeholders around shared priorities and driving collaboration across the value chain.
- Represent Sysco in external forums and relationships, communicating sustainability strategy and identifying opportunities for impact and business value.
- Help the team operate as a transformation function by fostering collaboration, navigating interdependencies, and shaping joint ownership of sustainability outcomes.
Meeting & Material Leadership:
- Own and manage key Sustainability meetings and engagement touchpoints, including:
- Board and ELT sustainability updates
- CEO and senior leader communications
- Monthly Sustainability team meetings
- Strategic working sessions with cross-functional partners
- Develop compelling, cross-cutting presentations that synthesize complex content into executive-ready materials — must be a rockstar in PowerPoint.
Communications, Greenwashing Risk & Collateral:
- Own the sustainability communications and collateral calendar — aligning timing, audiences, and narratives across key internal and external moments.
- Work closely with Marketing and Corporate Communications to ensure consistency and rigor in sustainability messaging.
- Serve as the team’s expert on greenwashing — understanding where risk arises and how to communicate with confidence and integrity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Education Preferred:
- Degree in Sustainability
Experience Required:
- 4–6 years of experience in project management, transformation, strategy, communications, or sustainability. Doesn’t need to come from a sustainability background but must have strong interest and belief in the mission.
- Proven track record of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
- Comfortable working with senior executives and translating strategic direction into action plans and deliverables.
- Strong writer and slide-builder — able to create clear, sharp, and visually effective materials.
- Tech-savvy and highly organized: excellent with Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and project tracking tools (Smartsheet, Planner, Asana, etc).
- A team player with a bias for action.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Skills and Abilities:
- Strategic Program Management
- Cross-Functional Influence
- Executive Communication & Storytelling
- Change Management & Transformation
- Project Tracking & Prioritization
- PowerPoint Mastery
- Systems Thinking & Interdependency Mapping
- Judgment & Rigor on Sustainability Claims
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
There may be occasional travel.
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Frame your credentials around SOC alignment
Pull the O*NET profile for Sustainability Managers and map your degree and work history directly to the listed knowledge areas. USCIS reviewers evaluate specialty occupation partly by whether your field of study matches the role's core duties.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to browse Sustainability Manager roles at employers who have already filed certified LCAs for this occupation. Prior filing history signals an employer understands the H-1B process and has HR infrastructure to support it.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your offer title, SOC code, and worksite ZIP through the OFLC Wage Search before signing. Your offered salary must meet at least the Level I prevailing wage for that location, and your employer must certify this in the LCA.
Confirm each worksite requires its own LCA
Sustainability Manager roles often involve multi-site audits or rotating assignments. Each worksite location must have its own certified LCA on file before you work there. Raise this with your employer's immigration counsel early so compliance doesn't delay your start.
Account for cap selection timing in your job search
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so plan your search at least 12 months before you need status. If your OPT or other authorization expires sooner, ask prospective employers whether they qualify as cap-exempt institutions such as universities or affiliated nonprofits.
Document ESG reporting skills for the I-129 specialty occupation case
Employers must demonstrate the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Gather evidence that your position involves degree-level analysis, such as GHG accounting, materiality assessments, or regulatory reporting under frameworks like CDP or TCFD.
H-1B Visa Sustainability Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sustainability Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, business with an environmental focus, or a closely related field. The employer must demonstrate that a specific degree is a minimum requirement for the role, not merely preferred. Positions centered on strategic ESG planning, regulatory compliance, or technical environmental analysis typically meet this standard.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Sustainability Managers?
Search Migrate Mate for Sustainability Manager roles filtered to employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation. DOL publishes certified LCA disclosure data each quarter, and Migrate Mate surfaces that data by role and location so you can prioritize employers who have already navigated the process for this job title.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Sustainability Manager role shifts to a new office location?
Each worksite requires its own certified LCA before you begin working there. If your employer opens a new office or reassigns you to a client site not covered by your current LCA, they must file an amended LCA and, in most cases, an amended I-129 petition with USCIS. Working at an uncovered location before certification creates compliance exposure for both you and your employer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Sustainability Manager employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new sponsoring employer once they file an I-129 transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you have been in valid H-1B status and the petition is non-frivolous. The new employer must still file a certified LCA for your worksite before submitting the petition.
What degree fields does USCIS typically accept for a Sustainability Manager H-1B petition?
USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the degree field and the role's core duties. Environmental science, sustainability management, environmental engineering, civil or chemical engineering with an environmental focus, and business with a sustainability concentration are commonly accepted. A general business or liberal arts degree without a clear connection to the technical duties described in the job can draw a Request for Evidence.