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Sr. Manager, Sustainability & HSSE Reporting (Ref ID: 731a)

NextDecade
United States, Texas, Houston
1000 Louisiana Street (Show on map)
Jul 29, 2025
ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION
NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure, low-cost, and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. NextDecade's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "NEXT." NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com .
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
The Sr. Manager, Sustainability & HSSE Reporting is responsible for leading the sustainability strategy and implementation across NextDecade. Reporting to the VP, HSSE & Sustainability, this role will drive alignment with global standards, oversee compliance with regulatory and stakeholder requirements, and ensure integration of Sustainability principles into business operations and reporting frameworks. In addition, this role will be responsible for managing all aspects of HSSE reporting across the company.
The Sr. Manager, Sustainability & HSSE Reporting will lead initiatives across NextDecade, aligning corporate activities with international sustainability frameworks (e.g., CSRD, SASB, GRI, CDP, TCFD) and internal strategic objectives. The role requires cross-functional coordination, data-driven decision-making, and external stakeholder engagement. They will also support the development of policies, systems, and reporting tools to monitor performance and guide continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead the development and implementation of sustainability strategies, targets, and performance metrics in collaboration with corporate leadership and operational teams.
  • Align sustainability practices with client expectations, regulatory requirements, and international frameworks such as CSRD, SASB, GRI, CDP, TCFD.
  • Coordinate sustainability materiality assessments and stakeholder engagement initiatives, ensuring transparent communication with investors, clients, and community partners.
  • Manage sustainability reporting processes, including sustainability disclosures, annual sustainability reports, and third-party assurance efforts.
  • Manage all aspects of HSSE reporting across the company.
  • Manage all 3rd party data and due diligence requests.
  • Collaborate with legal, compliance, operations, supply chain, human resources, and HSSE teams to ensure sustainability risk mitigation is embedded across functions.
  • Identify and evaluate emerging sustainability trends, regulatory developments, and investor expectations, providing strategic insights to the leadership.
  • Monitor sustainability-related programs, including, but not limited to emissions management, ethical supply chain practices, and data governance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in science, Engineering, Safety, or a related field required - or 15+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • 7+ years of experience leading and delivering comprehensive sustainability strategy
  • Experience leading and managing a team.
  • Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks (CSRD, SASB, GRI, CDP, TCFD)
  • Proven track record in sustainability reporting and data analysis
  • Negotiation and influencing skills - able to operate at senior level with a proven track record of influencing diverse audiences
  • Experience of writing high quality reports and business cases utilizing data modelling, information systems and analysis
  • Excellent understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc.)
  • Familiarity with modern databases and information system technologies
  • Extensive project management, planning and organizational skills with the ability to deliver complex projects to deadlines with multiple stakeholders
  • Proven knowledge and understanding of digital data systems, databases and data analysis procedures - administration, development, design and implementation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 10+ years of experience leading and delivering comprehensive sustainability strategy
  • Experience with sustainability software platforms and sustainability data tools is a plus.
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.
* Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.
* Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.
* While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.
* The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
* Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.
* Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@next-decade.com.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
NEXTDECADE VALUES
* Safety - We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.
* Integrity - We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.
* Honesty - We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
* Respect - We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.
* Transparency - Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.
* Diversity - We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.
NextDecadeprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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