Manager - Energy & Building Efficiency | Group Sustainability | Corporate Services

Job Requisition ID: 172802 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview Of The Role:

The Group Sustainability Manager - Energy & Building Efficiency will lead Al-Futtaim's energy efficiency and building efficiency initiatives, aligning them with global environmental standards. This role focuses on strategy development, project management, carbon reporting, and stakeholder collaboration to achieve sustainability goals. The Manager will also play an integral part in training employees and ensuring regulatory compliance, positioning Al-Futtaim as a leader in sustainable operations.

What You Will Do:

Energy Efficiency Strategies

• Formulate comprehensive energy efficiency strategies across all divisions, including Automotive, Retail, Real Estate.
• Benchmark against best practices internally and externally to identify improvement gaps for key facilities.
• Monitor energy performance metrics for key facilities and drive performance improvement and associated KPIs, including CAPEX investment and OPEX savings.

Project Management

• Lead and oversee energy efficiency and building efficiency projects, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder coordination to ensure each project meets its objectives.

Carbon Measurement and Reporting

• Oversee the sustainability solution for carbon measurement, accounting, and reporting across all divisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Expand the carbon measurement and reporting system to new regions as needed.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as Facility Management, Division Sustainability, and Finance on energy efficiency projects.
• Foster cross-divisional and cross-organizational partnerships to drive sustainability objectives.

Training and Education

• Provide training and education on energy and building efficiency practices to employees across divisions.
• Develop training programs, create educational materials, and organize workshops and seminars to increase knowledge and engagement in sustainability practices.

Regulatory Compliance

• Stay updated on the latest energy regulations and sustainability trends to ensure compliance.
• Adapt proactively to new regulations and implement best practices in sustainability.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Exceptional project management capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Strong communication and training skills for employee engagement.
• Up-to-date knowledge of energy regulations and sustainability trends.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• A Master's degree in Sustainability, Renewable Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in sustainability, energy management, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical skills for performance monitoring and data analysis.
• Proficiency in sustainability software and tools for carbon measurement and reporting.

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