Energy Strategy, Procurement & Sustainable Operations, Executive Director

JPMorganChase • Full-time • New York • 1w ago

Description

Step into leadership role shaping the future of sustainability across our corporate operations, including global real estate, procurement, and amenities portfolio, and serve as a resource on energy strategy, procurement and sustainable properties to leaders across JPMorganChase..

As an Energy Strategy, Procurement & Sustainable Operations Executive Director, on the Global Real Estate team, you will lead enterprise-scale energy procurement and operational sustainability initiatives, partnering closely with senior leaders to integrate environmental performance into day-to-day operations and long-term strategy. This role combines technical expertise, financial acumen, program leadership, and cross-functional coordination to deliver measurable environmental and asset value outcomes at scale.

Job Responsibilities

Drive enterprise-wide decarbonization strategies, delivering financially viable, measurable efficiency and emissions reduction outcomes across our operations.
Assess financial implications, risks, and strategic trade-offs of energy and sustainability investments and develop data driven recommendations to deliver to senior leadership
Partner with senior leaders and cross functional teams to embed sustainability principles into operations, and long-term real estate strategy
Oversee programs and initiatives designed to minimize the firm’s operational impact
Guide the development and execution of sustainability initiatives that enhance asset value, resilience, and performance
Establish consistent, enterprise-wide approaches, standards, governance, and controls for sustainable practices, including auditable data and disclosures
Lead cross functional collaboration to advance sustainability priorities across regions, functions, and stakeholder groups, orchestrating delivery through a global operating model
Lead and develop a team of ~15 energy and sustainability professionals
Support internal and external communications related to sustainability strategy, progress, and outcomes

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

10+ years of leadership experience in energy and sustainability
Expertise in data/control frameworks, with the ability to lead complex, matrixed organizations and influence senior stakeholders
Ability to evaluate the financial implications, risks, and strategic trade-offs of complex transactions, and make clear recommendations on preferred alternatives.
Demonstrated experience with enterprise project execution at global scale
Proven ability to lead enterprise-level programs balancing short-term delivery with long-term strategic objectives
Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Ability to manage, analyze, and communicate insights from large and complex data sets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including senior-level presentations
Ability to build credibility, influence stakeholders, and lead effectively in a cross-functional setting
Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
High level of professionalism, self-motivation, and sense of urgency, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

Master’s degree or MBA
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale sustainability and renewable energy programs within a real estate portfolio or Fortune 500 organization
Sustainability leadership experience delivering decarbonization programs across operational and financed emissions
Expertise in energy and sustainability governance, GHG accounting