Principal Program Lead, Sustainable Energy

2 weeks ago


Atlanta Georgia, United States Chick-fil-A, Inc. Full time
Overview:
This Principal Program Lead, Sustainability role will lead the development and oversee the implementation of Chick-fil-A’s renewable energy strategy. Additionally, this role will oversee the utility management and rate optimization for restaurants. The selected candidate will provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise on a range of energy related topics, including renewables, energy efficiency, energy regulation and policy updates, EV infrastructure, and others.

 

This role will interface cross-functionally with Corporate Procurement, Finance, Enterprise Risk Management, Regulatory & Government Affairs, CFA Supply, Design, Facilities & Equipment, and External Communications. The job position will be responsible for orchestrating energy efficiency and renewables knowledge-sharing and will drive the innovation agenda in this space.

 

This role is based in Atlanta, Georgia. If a candidate meets our relocation policy guidelines, Chick-fil-A does offer relocation.

 

Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.

Responsibilities:
This is a professional role with no current people leadership responsibilities. However, leading partner suppliers, identifying key stakeholders, developing relationships, and influencing teams and leadership will be key outcomes.

 

Responsibilities include:

Leading, implementing, measuring and communicating the renewable energy strategy for the company

Ensuring all relevant renewable options are explored in order to reach carbon reduction targets globally.

Collaborating with cross-functional partners including Procurement, Finance, Risk Management, Legal, VBLs, Restaurant Development, Supply Chain, and others to ensure renewables strategy and its implementation are consistent with the company targets & policies

Overseeing rate optimization and aggregation for restaurants

Providing subject matter expertise on energy policy, including federal and state initiatives that impact energy, such as NEVI.

Presenting to senior leadership a comprehensive environmental, financial, and technical analysis of renewable energy options

Developing and managing relationships with key suppliers, strategic partners, and internal decision makers

Participating in trade organizations and associations on behalf of the company, presenting as appropriate

Directing third-party sustainability and energy renewables experts, innovators and thought leaders to help shape future plans

Supporting the organization’s efforts to act as good stewards of the planet we share

Minimum Qualifications:
Well-rounded and experienced in all forms of renewable energy

Demonstrated success with implementing a renewable energy strategy

Knowledge of power industry, including rate plans, rebates, aggregation opportunities

Proven organizational project management experience including leading and implementing projects

Ability to influence senior leadership as well as peers throughout the organization

Effective communication to diverse audiences, including the ability to translate complex data to usable insights

Desire and demonstrated ability to influence others to accomplish objectives

Demonstrated mindset to grow, continually learn and improve

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Years of Experience:
9

Travel Requirements:
20%

Required Level of Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Level of Education:
Master's Degree

Major/Concentration:
Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, or Equivalent



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