About Us 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. Together with our clients and project partners we have been responsible for the reduction or removal of more than 144 million tCO2e. What Sets Us Apart Boundless, urgent ambition. We are accountable, relentless, resilient. Courage to innovate. We are courageous, creative, curious. Integrity without compromise. We are trustworthy, credible, committed. Empowered to serve. We are respectful, inclusive, collaborative. THE ROLE 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. 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. What We Are Looking For Experience & Expertise 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. Mindset & Attributes Highly organized, self-directed, and solutions-oriented. Able to balance long-term strategy with short-term execution realities. Committed to climate impact, social equity, and operational integrity. Strong alignment with our core values of ambition, innovation, service, and integrity, leading by example, uplifting others who do the same, and supporting teams through periods of change and growth. PERKS We partner with Velocity Global to offer you the best benefits and employment practices in your home location. Some of our global benefits include: Generous annual leave Summer Fridays (start your weekend early if you've finished everything on your to-do list) Mental Health First Aiders LinkedIn Learning Licence and Professional Training Budgets Climate Impact Partners is an equal opportunities employer. Our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce, that embraces our differences, and so all aspects of employment including the decision to hire and promote, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. To support this, all applications are anonymised until the interview stage which means that regardless of who has applied, your characteristics are totally anonymous. Contact Sarah Barke Senior Manager, Recruitment & Talent Strategy About Climate Impact Partners Climate Impact Partners delivers solutions for action on climate. We believe that carbon markets have a critical role to play in delivering action by putting a price on carbon and funding carbon reduction activities to meet our global climate goals. Together with the world’s leading companies and quality project partners we will cut 1 billion tonnes of CO2 to transform the global economy, improve health and livelihoods and restore a thriving planet. We do this by delivering the highest quality carbon financed projects, from which we create carbon credit and energy attribute certificate portfolios. This enables organisations to offset the emissions they can’t reduce, put a price on carbon to incentivise change, and meet their ambitious climate goals. Climate Impact Partners builds on the expertise, integrity, and innovation of two companies that have led the voluntary carbon market – Natural Capital Partners and ClimateCare . Fuelled by a relentless drive for rapid action and results, our global team continues to pioneer the market’s growth, and set the standards for quality that will maximise its impact. Show more Show less