Senior Operations Manager

Location:

Noida (Work from Office – because real impact needs real collaboration)

Type:

Full-Time

Company:

Sustainiam

Experience Level:

7-10 Years (with 4–5 Years specifically in Carbon Credits/I-REC domain)

Reports To:

CEO

Compensation:

Best-in-class

About Sustainiam

At Sustainiam, we’re enabling the climate transition through data-backed, tech-enabled sustainability solutions. We work with enterprises to help them measure, reduce, and offset their carbon emissions with real-world impact. As a fast-growing climate tech company, we combine environmental expertise with sharp execution to drive results that matter.

About The Role

We are looking for a

Senior Operations Manager

to lead and scale our

Carbon Credits and I-REC

operations vertical. This role requires deep domain expertise, proven leadership experience, and a strong operational mindset.As this role is highly specialized, prior hands-on experience in

carbon markets, carbon credits, or I-REC operations

is essential. If your background doesn’t align with this specific industry, this particular opportunity may not be the right fit at this time — but we’d still love to connect for future roles!

What You’ll Be Doing

Take end-to-end ownership of operations across carbon credit and I-REC programsLead and mentor the operations team, setting clear goals and enabling strong executionCollaborate directly with company stakeholders to align strategy, delivery, and reportingDevelop and refine SOPs for project registration, issuance, verification, and retirementEngage with registries, verifiers, and auditors to ensure compliance and smooth executionSupport sales and sustainability teams with client delivery and operational planningStay current on global standards, market trends, and methodology updatesTrack KPIs, deliver regular reporting, and identify opportunities for process optimizationContribute to scaling operational infrastructure and systems as the company grows

Who We’re Looking For

You’re a hands-on, detail-oriented operations leader with a strong background in environmental markets. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, lead with empathy and clarity, and bring structure to complexity.

Must-Have

8–9 years of overall experience, with

at least 4–5 years in Carbon Credits, I-REC operations, or Environmental Commodities

Deep understanding of carbon project lifecycles, registries (Verra, Gold Standard, I-REC), and reporting protocolsStrong experience managing teams, building operational systems, and delivering client-facing projectsExcellent documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication skillsAbility to independently manage multiple workstreams with a solutions-first mindset

Preferred

Exposure to

importers, OEMs, financial institutions

, or

SEZ-based industries

Knowledge of international carbon standards and registry systemsFluent in English and at least one local/regional languageGraduate or Postgraduate in Business, Environment, Energy, or related disciplines

What You’ll Gain

A leadership position in one of India’s most exciting climate tech companiesDirect collaboration with senior leadership on key strategic initiativesThe opportunity to drive climate impact through real-world carbon market mechanismsHigh visibility and influence over the design and growth of a core verticalA mission-driven, collaborative, and fast-moving team environment

Perks, Perks, and Did We Mention Perks?

Sustainiam isn’t just a workplace – it’s a

vibe

. Here's what you can look forward to:

Culture & Celebrations

• Fun Fridays (games, laughs, and spontaneous surprises)
• Monthly “Party Hard” day (we mean it)
• Birthday & work anniversaries – always celebrated
• Every festival is a reason for food and fun
• Shoutouts and recognitions for a job well done
  

Financial Goodies

• Early salary access – twice a year
• Interest-free loans up to ₹1,00,000 for 45 days
  

Office Goals

• Game zone (PS Station included)
• Gym to stay fit and energized
• Cricket, tennis, and badminton courts for post-work unwinding
  

Have strong experience in carbon markets and a passion for climate impact?

We’d love to hear from you.