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Senior Program Manager, Sustainability and Decarbonization - [Hybrid/Atlanta]

IHG

Atlanta, GA · HybridJob$119–130K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$119–130K/yr
Location
Atlanta, GAHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Program Manager will work across IHG and with internal and external partners to advance the company’s decarbonization goal. The role uses building science and program management expertise to identify and execute strategies, lead Energy Conservation Measure work, develop initiatives, and support stakeholders. It is based in Atlanta with an expected hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Building ScienceProgram ManagementBuilt-Environment DecarbonizationQuantitative AnalysisIndependent WorkAttention to DetailData AnalysisData CommunicationInfluencingAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationROI DevelopmentStakeholder Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree6+ Years Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

This role will work across IHG, both internal and external partners, to drive progress towards IHG's decarbonization goal. Using a background in building science and strong program management skills, this role be a visible leader in identifying and executing existing and new strategies that drive progress towards decarbonization.

Provide guidance, leadership and support to internal and external stakeholders to advance progress towards decarbonization.

Your day to day

  • Owns IHG's Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) work including piloting new measures; developing and refining Brand Standards for ECMs; supporting internal and external stakeholders in understanding and executing ECM Brand Standards.

  • Develops and executes initiatives that progress towards decarbonization including but not limited to increased adoption of Low Carbon Pioneers prototype; supporting existing and new development hotels in geographies that are carbon restricted.

  • Provides visible, active leadership across IHG in driving decarbonization agenda, including Corporate Responsibility; Brand; Operations; and all other partners.

What we need from you

  • Bachelor's degree6 to 10 years progressive work-related experience in built-environment decarbonization, building science, with demonstrated program management experience. Strong quantitative background is preferred. Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment as a member of a collaborative team. Responsive to demands from multiple stakeholder groups and able to understand and balance consumer, managerial and ownership perspectives.

  • High degree of personal drive, self-starter and able to work independently without regular direct/local management. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks required.

  • Understanding of external partners, programs and opportunities in the decarbonization and built-environment industries that can accelerate IHG's decarbonization progress.

  • Ability to both analyze and communicate findings from data.

  • High level of capability and credibility in influencing peers and senior management across functions and regions. Must be challenging, diplomatic and able to work across all levels of the organization with strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Commercially astute and able to develop credible ROI`s for design initiatives with a good ‘real world’ sensibility when applying strategic solutions.

Travel – 10%

Location – Atlanta, GA: Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.

The salary range for this role is $119,000.00 to $130,000.00 . This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.

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Important information :

  • The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

  • No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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How this job compares

Set against the 11,190 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$119–130K/yr
  • Georgia median$124–199K/yr186 salary ranges
  • US median$120–202K/yr8,801 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $125K, is 22% below the Georgia median midpoint ($161K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Manager salary ranges in Georgia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 272 open Program Manager jobs in Georgia and 11,190 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Georgia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (9,632 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,456 of the 11,190 open Program Manager jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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