Carbon process manager

Location: Remote (Bengaluru preferred)

Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience in carbon project certification

About Mitti Labs

Mitti Labs combines satellite technology, AI and operations on the ground to permanently reduce methane emissions from rice farming. By doing this, the company unlocks the potential of rice-based carbon credits for climate impact at scale.

Backed by NASA-supported science and a strong ecosystem of partners, we work with global corporations to help them achieve their Net-Zero goals through verified, high-quality carbon credits. Our initiatives include launching a 30,000 hectare projects in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and reducing air pollution from stubble burning in Punjab. We have been assessed as the highest-rated NBS project by Sylvera.

We are a team of 60+ data scientists, agronomists, engineers, and operators, including leaders in NASA’s SAR program, with decades of expertise in remote sensing and GHG modeling. We are proudly backed by Voyager, Lightspeed, Cisco and Volta Circle.

Role Description

We are looking for a Carbon Process Manager to take full ownership of our carbon registration and issuance pipeline. This role will oversee all activities related to registering projects with Gold Standard, Verra, and other carbon registries, and managing validation and verification processes with third-party VVBs.

You will be accountable for ensuring timely carbon credit issuance by coordinating across Operations, Product, and Carbon Accounting teams, while liaising with senior stakeholders inside and outside the organization. This is a mission-critical role within a fast-growing startup, ideal for someone ready to lead a work stream and deliver results under high stakes.

Carbon Project Registration & Certification

• Lead the end-to-end registration process with registries such as Gold Standard, Verra
• Ensure documentation meets the highest standards of integrity and compliance.
• Track and manage registry timelines, deadlines, and deliverables.

Validation & Verification Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs).
• Prepare and coordinate documentation, data, and responses to VVB queries.
• Proactively mitigate potential delays or non-conformities.

Rating Agency & Standards Coordination

• Manage relationships with rating agencies such as Sylvera, BeZero, and Calyx.
• Coordinate applications for CCP and other reputed carbon quality standards.

Cross-Functional Coordination and Due Diligence Suppor

• Prepare clear, data-backed documents and updates to leadership on risk assessment and issuance timelines.
• Support leadership in responding to investor and buyer information requests.
• Work closely with the co-founders to take strategic decisions on project growth.

Process Improvement & Ownership

• Develop and optimize internal processes to reduce cycle times for registration and issuance.
• Collaborate and facilitate necessary cross-team communications with operations, product, and QA/QC teams to ensure robust internal processes.
• Maintain an organized repository of all registry submissions and correspondence.

Who you are

• Registry & Methodology Expert – Strong understanding of Gold Standard, Verra, or other carbon credit methodologies and processes. Background with rice AWD will be preferred.
• Detail-Obsessed & Deadline-Driven – You thrive in structured environments and can meet high-stakes deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Proactive Problem-Solver – Able to anticipate bottlenecks and design solutions before they become issues.
• Mission-Aligned – Passionate about climate impact and scaling solutions in agriculture and carbon markets.

Preferred qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in carbon projects, registry engagement, or environmental compliance.
• Direct experience with at least one carbon registry or a reputed auditor.
• Proven track record of managing validation and verification audits.
• Strong documentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to agricultural or land-use carbon methodologies is a plus.

Why join Mitti Labs

• Work at the cutting edge of climate finance and carbon markets.
• Join a stellar global team of climate experts, engineers, and business leaders driving real impact.
• Direct exposure to top decision-makers and global buyers in sustainability.

To Apply

Send your resume and a short cover letter (optional) to yash@mittilabs.earth with the subject: Carbon Process Manager – [Your Name]