Sustainability Program Manager

• At Port Houston we dream big, think big and do big things. For over 100 years, we’ve had the vision and scale to deliver big things that matter to Houston and the region. Our sustainability and success has been built upon attracting, retaining, and developing exceptional people. Are you ready to think about the future…and think big! Enabling our people to unleash their full potential is central to ‘We are READY!’, our vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
  
  

Who We Are

Port Houston is the advocate and a strategic leader of the Houston Ship Channel, one of the most powerful economic engines in the state and the country. Port Houston owns and operates the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel, including the area’s largest breakbulk facility and two of the most efficient container terminals in the country.

Through our leadership and our work, we help ensure the nation’s busiest waterway stays running to benefit the customers of the public facilities we operate, our surrounding communities and industries, and our region. Port Houston exists to move the world and drive regional prosperity.

The work we do helps build up our local community, supports the economy, bolsters goodwill for the state of Texas, and influences the outlook of the entire region. And this is only the beginning! Our best accomplishments are ahead of us as we expand the Houston Ship Channel and widen its reach to become America’s distribution hub for the next generation.

Who You Are

You are more than the work you do. We want your work at Port Houston to be more than a job – we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family, and a high-performance culture that values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

Sound like the place for you?

PosiPosition Summary

Supports Port Houston’s corporate goal for Sustainability including responsibility for stewarding the ES2G Report and implementing Sustainability Action Plan and related initiatives to achieve lasting results. These roles require multi-functional team and thought leadership, liaison with external stakeholders, action planning and program management for a portfolio of opportunities and partnerships. Effectively manages and updates the Port’s Sustainability / ESSG Report (Environment, Social, Safety, Governance). Collaborates effectively with related department leads and Division Chiefs as needed. Initiates and works with others to provide analytical support for projects and initiatives including business cases for Port involvement and contributions. Leverages strong analytics and interpersonal skills / emotional intelligence to achieve results.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Leads development of sustainability strategies, programs, action plans and reports
• Manages a large and diverse portfolio of opportunities working with and through others to ensure all are progressed efficiently from concept to execution, and being a key / lead interface with many external parties
• Coordinates and engages all Port divisions, related Port staff ensuring shared understanding and internal buy-in for identification, development, planning, implementation of sustainability goals and related projects and partnerships; understands divers roles and works through others to achieve outcomes
• Coordinates action toward goals with related external stakeholders, partners and regulatory agencies to ensure all plans, resources and required permitting are in place
• Proactively plans for emerging opportunities consistent with Port Houston’s mission, vision, values, strategic goals and objectives, sustainability goals, and 2040 Plan.
• Communicates, promotes and raises awareness at all organizational levels internally and externally on the impact of emerging sustainability issues
• Represents the Port in outreach and promotion with superior communications skills, team leadership and collaboration with external parties; is a key member of negotiation team for related projects
• Writes and delivers presentations, reports and briefs in support of above
• Actively participates in policy development by researching proposed local, state and federal regulatory changes and funding opportunities, assessing impacts and actively participating with agencies, industry associations NGO’s, other stakeholders
  
  

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• Identifies risks and develops appropriate control and/or mitigation mechanisms
• Maintains records and documents, and submits required reports and documents to leadership, partners and various regulatory agencies within the required time limits
• Performs and leads others in data collection, assessment, and analysis of sustainability data using economic, technical, GIS and other software
• Acts in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Performs other duties as required
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field e.g., Sustainability, Economics, Environmental Studies, Clean Energy, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Analytics of Community and Climate, or related fields major from a public or accredited private academic institution required. Advanced degree and experience a plus.
• 5 years of related program leadership and management, and technical / economic / consulting experience preferred; required experience may be modified depending on advanced education and specific experience
• Following considered a plus:
  
  

‒ Technical experience in emerging technologies and environmental, social, safety and governance areas.

‒ Program development and leadership experience with multiple parties and multiple jurisdictions

‒ Work with public entities and social or economic development agencies

‒ Understanding of port value propositions and responsibilities, commercial strategies, port cargo operations, and interrelations with local communities

‒ Awareness of the role of sustainability in social and environmental circles.

‒ Knowledge of relevant agency policies and programs, funding sources, and regulations e.g., TCEQ, EPA, US and TX DOT, etc..

‒ Understanding of processes of potential corporate and/or public agency partners such as strategic planning, capital projects development, corporate planning, project development planning and business case development.

‒ Knowledge of role of project scoping, other mechanisms used to advance projects and programs e.g. Letters of Interest, Memoranda of Understanding, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Term Sheets, etc.

1Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Behaviors

• Superior Customer service and communication skills including preparation and delivery of presentations and white papers and public speaking
• Understanding of the Port Houston value proposition and key roles, and of economic, trade and community ecosystem and dynamics in the Port Houston region
• Knowledge of relevant policies, rules regulations
• Knowledge of standard business software
• Research skills and intellectual tenacity
• Active listening
• Sound judgment and critical thinking
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and ownership
• Ability to work professionally and efficiently in fast paced environment with different personalities
• Ability to self-manage work pace and assigned duties
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment
  
  

Key Competencies Required

• Technical knowledge as described above
• Interpersonal skill and Emotional Intelligence
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Pragmatic Decision Making
• Time Management
• Work Standards
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers. Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged. Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Make What You Do Matter

At Port Houston we dream big, think big and do big things. When you take the first step with the Port Houston, you’ve taken the first step in the right direction in your new career path. Are you READY!

We believe in making big things possible. Port Houston is looking for people who are willing to think about the future...and think big. We're looking for people who are ready to take on the most significant challenges of their careers. Thank you for choosing Port Houston in your career search.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.