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The Net-Zero Manager, Operational Decarbonization is a new position that will sit on the American Express Corporate Sustainability Team and will play a critical role in driving the strategy, roadmap, and implementation of emissions reductions initiatives to meet the company’s net-zero and climate goals. The position will partner with key business units including real-estate, data centers, vehicle fleet, aviation, and others to develop and execute a net-zero transition plan. An ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience/expertise in operational sustainability initiatives including engineering, building science, net-zero data centers, vehicle fleet electrification, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), renewable energy, etc. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, high-impact team that interacts with colleagues globally, touching nearly every aspect of the American Express business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guides company-wide climate and net-zero strategy to decarbonize American Express’ global operations through the implementation of renewable energy, vehicle fleet electrification, sustainable aviation fuels, and other solutions to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

• Develops and oversees processes, tools and metrics to execute, measure and monitor progress on the Net-Zero strategy including conducting quantitative analysis of energy and emissions, synthesizing data, benchmarking, etc.

• Coordinates planning, strategy development, internal goal-setting, and budgeting for operational net zero efforts.

• Identifies challenges, risks, and opportunities to the Net-Zero program and works cross-functionally to address them with business unit partners.

• Builds cross-functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and develops presentations and materials for leadership.

• Remains up to date on relevant industry standards and best practices to provide internal expertise on innovative approaches to scope 1 and 2 decarbonization.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 4-6 years’ experience in a climate focused role particularly in engineering, building science, and/or with experience in operational sustainability related to real-estate, data centers, vehicle fleet electrification, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), renewable energy, and more

• Bachelors’ degree (required) and Masters (preferred) in relevant fields including Engineering, Science, Sustainability Management, or related field

• Familiarity with sustainability principles, building science, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building standards (e.g., LEED, BREEAM, WELL)

• Ability to communicate technical concepts and complex topics in a way that is tailored to various audiences

• Practical experience with GHG emissions accounting

• Strong project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, cross-functionally and globally in a deadline-oriented environment

• Excellent technical, analytical, software, and presentation skills

• An ability to quickly assess situations, identify gaps and recommend possible solutions

• A critical thinker with attention to detail and the ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience having set, validated, &/or managed Net-Zero targets for a business

• Experience managing or working on Net-Zero programs, including operationalizing decarbonization activities

• Expertise within ESG and Sustainability reporting frameworks and regulation (e.g., GHG Protocol, SBTi, TCFD, GRI, CSRD, etc.)

Qualifications

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually bonus benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries

• Bonus incentives

• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan

• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits

• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

• 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy

• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)

• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program

• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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Job: Communications

Primary Location: US-New York-New York

Schedule Full-time

Req ID: 24006368