Principal Program Lead, Sustainability

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

12

Travel Requirements

20%

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Level of Education

Masters Degree

Major/Concentration

Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, or Equivalent