Senior Project Manager, Carbon Project Delivery

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About the Organization

Climate Impact Partners delivers solutions for climate action. We are carbon market specialists and a go-to partner for every stage of the net zero journey.

With over 25 years of industry experience and fuelled by a relentless drive for rapid action and results, we have made it our mission to urgently ensure a thriving future for all life on earth.

We do this by providing an end-to-end service that delivers high-quality, thoroughly vetted climate projects which reduce carbon emissions, improve health and livelihoods, and enhance biodiversity.

Job Description

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the Panna Afforestation Project, a landmark initiative to restore native forests, capture carbon, and uplift rural communities in one of India’s most biodiverse yet climate-vulnerable regions.

This is more than project management. It’s a chance to deliver meaningful climate action at scale, translating global net-zero commitments into tangible, measurable results. You'll lead every dimension of project execution, from high-stakes field logistics and contract oversight to budget management and stakeholder engagement.

By working with cutting-edge digital tools, multidisciplinary teams, and mission-aligned partners, you’ll help shape a blueprint for nature-based solutions that are equitable, resilient, and transformative.

Job Responsibilities

Project Delivery, Planning & Execution

• Serve as the single point owner for the Panna afforestation project, accountable for on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery on behalf of Climate Impact Partners.
• Lead end-to-end project planning including detailed workplans, timelines, deliverables, and contingency planning in coordination with internal and partner teams.
• Design and implement SOPs and operational frameworks to guide field operations, track leading indicators, and ensure ecological and carbon outcomes are achieved.
• Track and report on project KPIs using digital tools, dashboards, and field data systems, enabling early identification of risks or delays.
• Lead adaptive project management practices that respond effectively to seasonal, regulatory, or logistical challenges in a dynamic environment.

Contract Management & Commercial Oversight

• Serve as the in-country commercial lead, aligning execution with financial objectives and carbon delivery targets.
• Manage, negotiate, and monitor complex contracts with implementing partners and service providers, including scope changes, risk clauses, and performance metrics.
• Oversee invoice validation, payment schedules, and financial compliance to ensure fiscal discipline and alignment with donor and client requirements.
• Lead procurement of additional infrastructure and services (e.g., water supply, logistics) in accordance with CIP and legal standards where required.

Risk, Governance & Compliance

• Maintain a comprehensive risk register and mitigation strategy across operational, financial, ESG, and reputational domains.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, international standards, and local regulatory requirements, including human rights, biodiversity, and community safeguards.
• Coordinate internal and third-party audits, supporting transparent governance and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Represent Climate Impact Partners with external stakeholders at district, state, and community levels, ensuring constructive, mission-aligned relationships.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality reports, dashboards, and impact narratives for clients, donors, and partners that meet contractual and communication standards.
• Serve as client interface when required, offering insight, transparency, and responsiveness in collaboration with global client and technical teams.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team of approximately five CIP staff members working across technical, commercial, and operational roles.
• Foster a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and collaboration within the team and across implementing partners.
• Facilitate regular team retrospectives, feedback loops, and performance reviews to drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive project management experience, with a proven track record delivering complex, long-term development or infrastructure projects in emerging markets.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder programs with field delivery components and budgets exceeding $10M.
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation and management, especially with implementing partners or infrastructure vendors.
• Strong background in planning, budgeting, and risk management, with fluency in tools like Gantt charts, risk registers, and digital dashboards.

Sector Knowledge

• Prior exposure to nature-based solutions, afforestation/reforestation, agriculture, environmental sustainability, or rural infrastructure strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with carbon project development, certification standards (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard), and monitoring practices is advantageous but not required.

Geographic & Cultural Acumen

• Deep familiarity with operating in rural or semi-urban India; fluency in local languages or Hindi is a plus.
• Comfortable spending time in remote, field-based environments and navigating complex local stakeholder landscapes.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time.

Leadership & Communication Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, provide mentorship, and hold individuals accountable to clear goals and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting formal client reports and presenting to external stakeholders.

Tools & Technical Fluency

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet), financial tracking tools, and data visualization dashboards.
• Experience working with mobile data collection, GIS, or remote sensing platforms is an advantage.

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