Carbon Projects Manager

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This opening is for our partner, Planboo.

Our global team helps organizations around the world build teams for a sustainable future. Together we are on a mission to leverage technology to regenerate our planet and advance human potential.

Planboo is committed to revolutionizing carbon removal through innovative biochar solutions. Working with climate-conscious businesses, farmers, land stewards, and biochar producers to provide the tools, technology, and training needed to transform sustainably sourced biomass into biochar, thus generating carbon removal credits and enhancing soil health. Their mission is to permanently remove CO₂ from the atmosphere, supporting people and food systems to prosper.

The Challenge

Are you passionate about supply chain management and driven to make a positive impact on the planet? As one of the first hires at a mission-driven impact startup, you'll have the unparalleled opportunity to shape the trajectory of their journey towards sustainability and global impact.

Planboo is seeking a dedicated and proactive Carbon Projects Manager to join their team. In this role, you will lead the Supply Department, aiming to automate all stages of project activation for optimal efficiency, reliability, and scalability, without compromising the trust built with project partners. You will be collaborating directly with international projects and a global team of passionate change makers contributing to tackling climate change through carbon removal whilst improving soil health.

Your challenge: Design and implement strategies to manage and grow the supply of high-quality carbon removal. Key Responsibilities:

• Spearheading the Supply Department: Craft growth strategies and cultivate new partnerships (project developers)
• Partnership Building: Foster strong partnerships and recommend efficient methods for project success.
• Communication and Liaison: Proficient in English, facilitating effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• Process and systems thinking: For efficient management of data, teams and organisation.
• Project Monitoring and Management: Oversee project progress and ensure targets are met.
• Data Management: Ensure accurate gathering and validation of project data.
• Strategic Alignment and Coordination: Align with the executive team and establish department targets.
• Managing Supply Budget : ensuring financial efficiency.

Bonus Points:

• Carbon & Standards Knowledge: Continuous learning in a technical and evolving space.
• International Experience: Working with culturally diverse international teams.
• Technology Integration: Experience leveraging tech tools for monitoring, management and analysis.
• Innovative Thinking: Track record of bringing innovative ideas to enhance efficiency and operations.

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• Strong analytical, technical diligence, communication, and collaboration skills.
• 3-5 years of experience in project management, sustainable consulting, environmental management or carbon credit projects, or similar experience.
• Willingness to travel to project sites for infield training and project monitoring.

Who you are:

• You are an aspiring leader who enjoys interacting with people and brings passion and persistence to your work.
• You are detail-oriented and keep yourself and your work highly organized.
• You are self-motivated and take initiative, are naturally curious, and can learn new things quickly.
• You are a shipper who respects deadlines, accomplishes work autonomously, and sets a positive example for self-management.
• You are people-centric and thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoying helping others grow.

Benefits

What we offer you:

• Opportunity to have a measurable global positive impact.
• Become a shareholder of Planboo with our employer stock option package
• Travel to beautiful parts of the world - we are looking for someone to work with us in Sri Lanka for several weeks this winter
• Good flexible working hours and location policy
  
  

Who We Are: Join a diverse team of engineers, surfers, scientists, farmers, and rebels tackling global issues. Our values include Win-Win collaboration, Relentlessness, and Authenticity. We're committed to removing CO2, addressing global inequality, and fostering a workplace where diversity of thought is celebrated.

Planboo is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability, or perceived disability.