Lead the development of a clear and compelling US Sustainability vision, strategy and action plan that is aligned with the organization’s Global Impact framework and goals (e.g., climate for supply chain and restaurant, packaging, circularity, water).  Identify and lead the development of competitive strategy to gain customer awareness and appraisal for our investments, working with Impact, Marketing and other functions to develop a clear and measurable plan over the coming years.Collaborate with and influence cross functional stakeholders at all levels to co-develop and implement sustainability strategies.Key internal stakeholders, at the global and US level, include supply chain, restaurant development, operations, communications, gov’t relations, franchisees.Engage, influence, and inspire internal and external stakeholders to take action and/or change perspective.  Develop supplier and franchisee engagement strategies.  Lead best practice sharing with other country teams and global functions. Internal and external stakeholders including US leadership, supplier leadership, franchisees, other brands, and key influencers (NGOs, government, etc.).Responsible for talent management of 3 direct reports.  Ensures development, team culture, and robust succession plans are in place.  Supports broader enterprise talent management, development, and succession planning for key sustainability roles. Coaches/mentors others to accelerate learning and development. Encourages diversity throughout the organization.Support both North America Supply Chain and North America Impact department strategies and team culture as a member of both functions’ leadership teams.Lead public commitment progress tracking for the US and governance processes with US senior leadership team.Manage multiyear and multi-million-dollar cost of goods budget processes and annual G&A project budget processes.Provide thought leadership on engagement with sustainability related regulation, NGO perspectives, and influential stakeholders.  Lead change and innovation through early identification of changing internal and external contexts.Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $168,350 – $218,860 per year
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