Salesforce

Sr. Analyst, Climate Action

Salesforce$94K — $142K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in operations, program management, procurement, or similar roles in sustainability or climate sectors.
  • Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder workflows with precision and autonomy.
  • Skilled in procurement systems (like Coupa or Scout) and financial tracking tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive updates and methodology narratives.
  • Strong organizational skills, adept at managing competing deadlines across various programs.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the complete procurement lifecycle for Carbon Credits, Renewable Energy, and CDR programs, overseeing $20M+ yearly spend.
  • Lead the annual ESG Assurance process, coordinating with auditors and internal stakeholders.
  • Handle Carbon Credit inventory allocation and reconciliation within Salesforce's Net Zero Cloud, managing over 1M credits annually.
  • Oversee and coordinate aspects of Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs), including finance and invoicing.
  • Direct all operations for Carbon Credit RFPs, developing supplier pipelines and coordinating submissions.
  • Drive continuous improvements in operational processes and develop comprehensive runbooks for the Impact Operations team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to a leading corporate sustainability initiative.
  • Engagement with a highly strategic team focused on environmental impact.
  • Work in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment with a focus on innovation in climate action.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

Salesforce is looking for a Senior Specialist, Climate Action Operations to serve as the operational backbone of our Climate Action Team-one of the most sophisticated corporate carbon, renewable energy, and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) programs globally.

In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will support the full lifecycle of climate program procurement, ESG assurance, supplier management, and data integrity. By keeping our operational engine running smoothly, you will enable our subject matter experts and portfolio leads to focus on strategy and external impact. Operating with significant independence and strong judgment, you will directly empower Salesforce to meet its public sustainability commitments.

This role is ideal for someone who seamlessly combines meticulous execution with strategic systems thinking and thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Procurement Management: Own end-to-end procurement workflows for Carbon Credits, Renewable Energy, CDR, and Nature programs (managing a $20M+ annual spend and 15+ PIRs/COs per quarter).
  • ESG Assurance: Lead the annual ESG Assurance process for Renewable Energy and Carbon Credits, closely coordinating with external auditors, ESG Controllership, and internal stakeholders.
  • Inventory & Data Integrity: Manage Carbon Credit allocation and inventory reconciliation (1M+ credits annually) within Salesforce's Net Zero Cloud (NZC).
  • Energy Agreements: Oversee Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs), including Finance coordination, invoice routing, and EAC retirement schedules.
  • RFP Operations: Lead Carbon Credit RFP operations, including supplier pipeline development and Scout submissions.
  • Process Excellence: Drive continuous operational process improvement, develop comprehensive runbooks, and support cross-functional transitions with the broader Impact Operations team.

Required Qualifications
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in operations, program management, procurement, or a related field-preferably within sustainability, climate, or corporate ESG.
  • Workflow Management: Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder workflows with high accuracy, attention to detail, and independence.
  • Technical & Financial Tools: Proficiency with procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, Scout, or similar) and financial tracking mechanisms.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft executive-level updates and clear methodology narratives.
  • Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple programs without missing external commitments.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with Net Zero Cloud (NZC) or similar sustainability data platforms.
  • Familiarity with ESG assurance processes and reporting standards such as GHG Protocol, GRI, or SASB.
  • Foundational knowledge of carbon markets, RECs, VPPAs, or CDR programs.
  • PMP / CAPM certification or equivalent project management credentials.
  • Previous experience navigating a multinational company with complex organizational structures.

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