Overview
We are seeking a Sustainability Technology Manager who combines technical curiosity, strong communication skills, and the ability to understand how digital solutions create sustainability value in infrastructure. In this individual contributor role, you will work closely with the Director of Sustainability and collaborate across Product, Marketing, Industry Solutions, User Success, Account Advancement, and external partners.
Bentley Systems
Sustainability Technology Manager
Location: Europe-based
Work mode: Hybrid or Home-based
Success in this role requires the ability to quickly research and digest diverse software capabilities, engage confidently with internal audiences, and thrive in a global, cross-functional environment. You will play a central role in connecting user insights, product discovery, and clear communication around the sustainability impact of our solutions.
Responsibilities
* Assess, maintain, and refine methodologies to quantify the sustainability impact of our software.
* Conduct benchmarking and competitive analyses to evaluate our sustainability capabilities.
* Identify opportunities to improve KPIs, metrics, and frameworks that reflect real-world sustainability outcomes.
* Lead or contribute to product discovery by asking users and partners targeted questions to understand how solutions are used.
* Collaborate with Product, Industry, and customer-facing teams to identify sustainability-related user needs and inform the product roadmap.
* Evaluate and recommend new technologies, features, or partnerships (e.g., LCA, embodied carbon, resilience analytics).
* Present information and ideas clearly to internal audiences, including colleagues and director-level leaders.
* Research and prepare materials such as white papers and sales enablement content, securing alignment from relevant teams.
* Work with marketing and product marketing on documents, campaigns, webinars, and talking points.
* Engage with external partners and occasionally customers to support alignment and gather insights.
* This role involves international travel approximately 3–4 times per year, predominantly, but not exclusively, in Europe.
Qualifications
* 3-5+ years of professional experience in an engineering firm, the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) sector, an infrastructure-focused organization, or an enterprise software provider serving these industries.
* Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Civil engineering, environmental science, sustainability) or equivalent practical experience with a focus on sustainability.
* Experience with or knowledge of LCA, embodied carbon, carbon calculation, resilience analytics, or related domains.
* Experience with or a strong aptitude for public speaking and presenting to diverse audiences.
* Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and compelling manner.
* Experience researching and understanding diverse software solutions and their value.
The Following Qualifications Are Considered As a Plus
* Experience engaging directly with partners or customers on sustainability-related topics.
* Familiarity with environmental regulations and frameworks (e.g., GHG reporting, net-zero targets).
* A history of successful collaboration across multiple teams in a complex, cross-functional environment.
What We Offer
* A great Team and culture – please see our colleague video.
* An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction.
* An attractive salary and benefits package.
* A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
* A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact.
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About Bentley Systems
Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more. Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance. www.bentley.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bentley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.
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