Sustainability Manager Jobs

Sustainability Manager jobs are open across corporate, manufacturing, real estate, and nonprofit sectors, from coordinator-level to senior and director roles, with specializations in ESG reporting, carbon accounting, and supply chain sustainability. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles118+
Top stateTexas
Top employerAmazon
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type54% Hybrid
Top industryRetail

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ESG & Sustainability Manager
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ESG & Sustainability Manager
TAIT
Lititz, Pennsylvania
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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Student Manager- Sustainability Data Analysis - Arizona State University
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Student Manager- Sustainability Data Analysis - Arizona State University
Aramark
Tempe, Arizona
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
10,000+

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Manager, Environmental Quality - Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability (OEQ) - (Non-Civil Service)
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Manager, Environmental Quality - Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability (OEQ) - (Non-Civil Service)
City of Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
$77k - $97k.4/yr
Bachelor's degree in biology
10,000+

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Sustainability Environmental Manager
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Sustainability Environmental Manager
Momentive Performance Materials
Schenectady, New York
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Technical Product & Program Management
$90k - $131k/yr
Master's degree in chemistry
5,001-10,000

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Sustainability Manager
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Sustainability Manager
City of Raleigh NC
Raleigh, North Carolina
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$91k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in urban planning
1,001-5,000

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Sustainability Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon17
  • UCBEnvironmental4
  • Turner Construction Company3
  • Tesla2
  • Saputo2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Automotive
  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sustainability manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, business, or a related field
  • Experience developing or managing ESG programs and sustainability reporting
  • Proficiency with GRI, SASB, TCFD, or CDP disclosure frameworks
  • LEED, GRI Professional, or ISSP-SA certification preferred or required
  • Ability to analyze energy, waste, and emissions data and translate findings for stakeholders
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects and working with operations or procurement teams

Tips for Your Sustainability Manager Job Search

Quantify your emissions reduction outcomes

Hiring managers want numbers, not narratives. Replace phrases like 'led sustainability initiatives' with specific results: scope of emissions reduced, waste diverted, or energy costs cut. Concrete outcomes make your resume competitive against candidates with similar credentials.

List your ESG frameworks and reporting standards

Many postings screen for familiarity with GRI, SASB, TCFD, or CDP. If you've prepared disclosures or supported audits under any of these frameworks, name them explicitly in your resume skills section and in relevant role descriptions.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists sustainability manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by regulatory context

A sustainability manager role in California operates under different compliance requirements than one in Texas. Reading each job posting for state-specific regulatory language helps you tailor your cover letter to show you already understand the operating environment.

Prepare a cross-functional influence story

Interviewers for sustainability manager roles consistently ask how you drove change without direct authority. Prepare two or three examples of aligning operations, procurement, or finance teams around a sustainability goal you didn't own outright.

Negotiate scope alongside salary

Sustainability manager roles vary widely in budget authority and reporting lines. Before accepting an offer, confirm whether the role includes direct control over capital projects, vendor decisions, or external reporting to avoid a mismatch between title and actual influence.

Sustainability Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most sustainability managers?

Amazon, UCBEnvironmental, and Turner Construction Company are hiring the most sustainability managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Massachusetts, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in manufacturing, real estate, and large consumer brands with public ESG commitments.

How many sustainability manager jobs are remote?

About 68% of sustainability manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by industry. ESG reporting, strategy, and stakeholder communications roles are most likely to allow remote work, while roles tied to facilities management, supply chain audits, or on-site operations typically require a physical presence.

How do you become a sustainability manager?

Most sustainability managers start with a degree in environmental science, business, engineering, or public policy, then build experience in a related function such as operations, facilities, or corporate responsibility. Earning a recognized certification like LEED or the ISSP Sustainability Associate credential strengthens your profile. Moving into a manager role usually requires demonstrating you've led a cross-functional initiative or owned a reporting process end to end.

Can I get a sustainability manager job with little experience?

Entry points typically come through analyst, coordinator, or specialist roles rather than direct manager hires. Volunteering to lead a sustainability project in your current role, completing a recognized certification, and building familiarity with at least one major reporting framework like GRI or SASB can help close the experience gap. Smaller companies and nonprofits often hire sustainability managers with less tenure than large corporations.

What does the sustainability manager interview process look like?

Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your sustainability background and program experience. Later rounds typically include a panel with operations, finance, or legal stakeholders and often a case study or presentation asking you to outline a sustainability strategy or respond to a reporting challenge. References and a background check close the process.

Where can I find and apply to sustainability manager jobs?

You can find and apply to sustainability manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.

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