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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

The NBCUniversal Team is looking for a Sustainable Operations Program Manager to join our Sustainability team.

In this role, you will champion the execution of NBCU’s ambitious carbon reduction plan.  You will work with a wide range of internal, corporate, and external stakeholders  to define our approach to decarbonization and foster programs and pilots to implement initiatives across the global enterprise.  You will report progress on our environmental goals to senior leadership, working groups, and the Sustainability Council.

You will report to the Director of Sustainability Strategy, to coordinate NBCU’s efforts and ensure alignment with broader enterprise goals.  You will partner with the NBCU Sustainability Data Solutions Team as they provide real-time data that accurately measures NBCU’s carbon emissions and progress against its reduction targets. Finally, you will own and manage the Sustainability Project Tracker and emissions Long Range Plan as a key component of our sustainability strategy approach.

What You’ll Do

• Manage our Sustainable Operations strategy, including end-to-end management of programs focused on: renewable energy, green building, fleet electrification, and facility decarbonization (boiler electrification & energy efficiency projects).
• Research emerging sustainability trends, net-zero targets and methodology updates, low carbon technologies, market landscape, rebate/incentive programs, and big ideas
• Pilot new programs and clean technologies that improve sustainability performance and reduce carbon emissions
• Manage NBCU’s Sustainability Long Range Plan and emissions forecasts including:
  • Maintain a robust project tracker that includes financial, carbon and energy data on an ongoing basis
  • Support development of dashboards and reporting to track progress towards our goals for both the enterprise and individual business units
  • Sustainability capital planning: tied to the Sustainability Long Range Plan, annual sustainability budgeting, and initiative-specific funding requests.
  • Roll up and prioritize these initiatives to maximize reduction and minimize cost and business disruption impact
• Support the Sustainability team, including cross-disciplinary projects and tracking applicable and forthcoming environmental laws and regulations.

Let’s Talk About You…

• Results-oriented and Organized Project Manager – You are experienced with balancing a diverse set of projects and a broad cross-section of internal and external stakeholders
• Passionate About Our Mission – You are purpose-driven to embed sustainability in a large enterprise
• Detail-oriented and Spreadsheet Pro – You are experienced at presenting analytics and auditing data (with expertise in leveraging advanced functions within MS Excel)
• Growth Leader and Innovative – You are a proven leader known to challenge the status quo, introduce new and better ways of delivering results, and make difficult decisions and lead through change  

What You Have…

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as: Environmental Sciences/Studies, Sustainability, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• 4+ years of sustainability-related work experience
• Proven expertise in environmental sustainability and relevant technical skills, such as: greenhouse gas accounting, emission reduction target setting, renewable energy tracking, carbon accounting, and data collection
• Experience participating in sustainability program roll outs from end-to-end
• A documented track-record of delivering sustainability pilots and projects, across geographies and balancing priorities and stakeholders
• 1+ year(s) of proficiently delivering in financial analysis, carbon reduction project vetting, emission forecasting, and building dynamic program trackers

What Would Make You a Stand-out:

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• Master’s Degree in Sustainability, Management, Energy, or any relevant program
• Familiarity with film/TV, theme parks, broadcast, data centers, or studio business segments
• Experience supporting large, multi-site portfolios that rely heavily on external providers to deliver high-quality and timely work product
• Experience working in Finance, Accounting, Sourcing, or similar departments
• PMP or equivalent project management certification

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. 

Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 annually

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.