Technical Program Manager (Carbon Market Analyst)

Technical Program Manager (Carbon Market Analyst)
Location: Fully Remote (PST Preferred)
Market rate: $125/hr (W2)
Schedule: M-F, 40 hrs/wk, No OT
Duration: Initial 12-month contract with probable extension/conversion
Target Start: November
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision; paid vacation/sick leave; 401k


The main function of a Net Zero Project Lead is to contribute to strategy development and drive technical due diligence and program management for our client beyond value chain climate change mitigation activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal teams and 3rd parties on technical due diligence and performance management of carbon projects and overall program management.
• Support project portfolio origination and management, including technical due diligence processes; documenting pipeline activities and decisions and preparing deal review materials; overseeing aspects of post-contract management for overall portfolio, such as tracking milestones and mitigating risks.
• Leverage subject matter expertise in fast-evolving carbon markets related to quality standards, nature-based and tech-based removals, super pollutants, methodological issues and state-of-the-art MRV.
• Drive market analysis to contribute to strategic decision making in line with market developments and program objectives.
• Build and maintain program tools, including but not limited to program budgets, portfolio models, origination pipelines, 3rd party analytics platforms and efficient procurement processes.
• Support workload management and execution of activities through following-up on key considerations, decisions and action items with internal teams and external parties.
• Support reporting processes that communicate program and project progress across key metrics and performance indicators to internal teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of nature-based and technology-based carbon projects and carbon market fundamentals, including methodologies, integrity standards, MRV and net zero use cases and claims.
• Proven track record in many of the following: carbon project management, procurement or investment; evaluating or developing projects against quality criteria; managing third-party technical due diligence; familiarity with commercial structures for carbon projects; and performance management of early-stage milestone-based projects.
• Strong analytical capabilities with ability to assess and communicate data to inform strategy. Intermediate Excel, Power BI or other technical skills for data analysis and visualization.
• Demonstrated market analysis skills, including but not limited to carbon credit issuances and retirements, total addressable market for various project types, pricing trends and quality standards / ratings.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and drive multiple workflows forward at varying timelines, collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams, drive tasks to completion with moderate day-to-day supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent organizational and communication skills
• A self starter, with a proven ability to diplomatically resolve issues through understanding conflicting inputs, achieving alignment and proposing go-forward solutions.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability and willingness to learn and work on complex projects.

Must Have Qualifications:

• At least 5 to 7 years of experience
• Carbon Markets Expertise: Proven experience in carbon markets, with a focus on carbon removal strategies and technical assessment of projects.
• Due Diligence & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to conduct technical due diligence and confidently engage with counterparties and stakeholders, representing Meta in external interactions.
• Program Administration: Demonstrated skills in program administration, including reporting, procurement and portfolio oversight management.
• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Ecology, Sustainable Business Management or a related field.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. #TMN