Sustainability Program Manager - Technology - VHB

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Sustainability Program Manager - Technology 

The role of Sustainability Program Manager at VHB presents an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dynamic and innovative leader to drive transformative change to integrate sustainability in our diverse service offerings. The Sustainability Program Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing sustainability programs that leverage technology across VHB's service offerings. This pivotal role will be at the forefront of VHB's commitment to sustainable practices, leveraging technology to enhance our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sustainability, a deep understanding of emerging technologies in the field, and excellent project management skills. Your work will directly contribute to VHB's mission of creating more resilient and sustainable communities, positioning us as a leader in tech-enabled (ArcGIS, CADD, PowerBI, Tableau, Microsoft Project, SQL, etc.) sustainability solutions in the planning and engineering industry. This hire could work out of any VHB office and there is an option for remote within our VHB footprint.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of sustainability programs that leverage technology across VHB's service offerings
• Develop strategies to integrate sustainability technologies
• Support successful delivery of Tech Enabled projects across VHB
• Collaborate with project teams to identify opportunities for incorporating sustainability tool and practices
• Develop and manage internal and external sustainability projects
• Create and maintain project schedules, budgets, and monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of deliverables
• Design and deliver comprehensive training programs on Sustainability Explorer for employees across all levels
• Develop educational materials, including user guides, best practices, case studies and work closely with internal teams
• Engage with external clients and partners to understand their sustainability needs and goals
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on sustainability tools and practices and develop and implement strategies to continuously improve VHB's sustainability performance
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success of initiatives, create reports on progress and impact, analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Represent VHB at industry events and contribute to thought leadership content, such as white papers and blog posts

Skills and Attributes

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successful program implementation
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced skills managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent technical understanding of software and systems (ArcGIS, CADD, PowerBI, Tableau, Microsoft Project, SQL, etc.)
• Strong leadership and prioritization skills
• Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
• 8-10 years of project/program delivery experience and 5+ years of related technology management experience, with a recent focus in sustainability, all within the planning and engineering industry required
• Strong understanding of sustainability tools and technologies relevant to the built environment required
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs required
• Proficiency in sustainability assessment tools and relevant software applications required
• Experience working on public sector and government projects, including federal and state-level work preferred
• LEED AP, ENV SP, or PMP certification is a plus

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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