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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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Position Purpose
The ESG & Sustainability Manager is responsible for leading and continuously improving TAIT's global Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and corporate sustainability program. This role drives sustainability strategy, ESG reporting, carbon accounting, environmental compliance, and sustainability performance initiatives across a global organization.
Working closely with the Principal, Sustainability & ESG and senior business leaders, the ESG & Sustainability Manager will oversee greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting, sustainability disclosures, environmental data management, and compliance with evolving sustainability regulations and reporting frameworks. This individual will partner cross-functionally to embed sustainable business practices, reduce environmental impact, support net-zero and climate objectives, and drive measurable improvements in environmental performance.
The ideal candidate brings expertise in ESG reporting, sustainability analytics, carbon footprint management, Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions accounting, sustainability regulations, and stakeholder engagement within a complex global business environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the collection, validation, and reporting of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, delivering TAIT's annual carbon footprint and supporting decarbonization initiatives.
- Own and continuously improve carbon accounting methodologies, ESG data management processes, reporting controls, and sustainability governance practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
- Lead the preparation and submission of sustainability disclosures, ESG reports, SECR reporting, and support external assurance and verification activities.
- Develop dashboards, executive presentations, sustainability analytics, and ESG performance reports that communicate progress against environmental goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Partner with business functions to identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, support sustainable operations, and achieve sustainability objectives.
- Monitor emerging sustainability regulations, ESG disclosure requirements, reporting frameworks, climate-related risks, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Support regulatory reporting requirements including CBAM, ESOS, CSRD, CB261, and other emerging sustainability and ESG disclosure obligations.
- Manage sustainability improvement projects from planning through implementation, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, timelines, and budgets where applicable
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements and recommend initiatives that enhance environmental performance while supporting business objectives
- Mentor and provide guidance to on-site sustainability team members and cross-functional project teams as appropriate
- Undertake additional sustainability and ESG initiatives as required.
Position Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate sustainability, ESG, environmental management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience leading sustainability programs and cross-functional projects.
- Strong knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting, sustainability reporting standards, and ESG frameworks.
- Proven experience delivering corporate sustainability reporting and managing complex environmental datasets.
- Experience influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions and geographic regions.
- Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
TAIT Benefits:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
- Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
- Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness stipends
- Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)
- Paid vacation and 12 holidays
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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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