Clean Energy Credit Markets Lead, Climate Operations

$208,000 - $296,000/Yr

Google - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

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About the position

As a Program Manager at Google, you will lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects focused on environmental attribute certificates and emerging credit systems. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of strategies that align with Google's Net Zero goals. You will oversee the development and implementation of quality criteria for credit certification, ensuring compliance and integrity across environmental market initiatives. Your work will contribute to creating a Google that reflects the diversity of the world and fosters a sense of belonging among its employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the use of environmental attribute certificates and market-based crediting that aligns with Google's Net Zero goals.
• Develop and define quality criteria on credit certificates for adoption by Google and the broader market.
• Define and establish new credit certificates for new areas of coverage such as energy storage and carbon-free energy technologies.
• Work with Scope 3 hardware suppliers to define and scale clean energy credit solutions, solve market barriers, and drive liquidity in markets.
• Oversee procurement strategy including origination and portfolio management of credit certificates and retirement accounts.
• Facilitate external research and scientific support to inform decisions and educate the ecosystem.
• Monitor and assess market trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in environmental markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in program or project management.
• 7 years of experience in a leadership role.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with standard-setters, think-tanks, and policy organizations.
• Expertise in emissions accounting, standards interpretations, and similar areas.
• Experience developing opinions and strategy on insights and translating them into meaningful recommendations for multiple audiences, including the C-Suite level.
• 10 years of experience working cross-functionally managing multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to discern key inputs and retain and use data that drives decisions with problem-solving skills in a highly ambiguous environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities