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1449329
Project Manager (Carbon Projects)
About the job :
About Thryve.Earth :
- As a part of the platform, we are building products to solve various needs along the project development lifecycle, uniting multiple stakeholders to bring forth high-quality nature-based carbon projects in a scalable manner.
- Our team comprises carbon specialists, scientists, product leaders, engineers, and business professionals.
- United by our love for nature and our commitment to learning and growth, we are venture-backed and in the process of establishing our foundational team.
Position Overview :
- Are you passionate about driving impactful projects that champion regeneration of nature?
- Thryve.Earth is seeking a dedicated Project Manager who shares our commitment.
- As our Project Manager, you'll lead the planning, development, and implementation, of Thryve.Earth's projects.
- While there will be a team of experts to support the journey, as the Project Manager, you will be accountable for the delivery of the project(s).
- You will not only be working directly with various team members for delivering the project, but also collaborating directly with the co-founders, and other functional leaders as delivering incredible outcomes through our projects is our core work.
Responsibilities :
Project Planning & Scheduling :
- Lead the planning of the projects.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, keeping in mind the resources required.
Cost Estimation, Control & Financial Management :
- Develop and oversee project budgets, monitor actuals, oversee variance analysis, and build realistic forecasts.
- Monitor expenditures and financial performance to achieve project goals and maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Manage overall financial reporting of the project(s).
Contracting and Commercial Structuring :
- The project will need not just experts of various backgrounds, it will also need sufficient boots on the ground long term for the implementation.
- You will need to lead the contracting strategy, and implementation to bring the right support to ensure overall success of the project.
Stakeholder Coordination :
- Collaborate with clients, government agencies, local communities, and partners to ensure project success.
- Facilitate communication, resolve conflicts, and build strong relationships to support project objectives.
Project Implementation :
- Manage the project execution on the ground via the field partners, while setting up the right governance to ensure Thryve has the right visibility, and ability to support course correction as needed, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Authorities Engagement :
- Strategize and build an exhaustive authorities' engagement plan, resource the journey effectively, and ensure timely engagement as required.
Effective Change Management :
- Set up the right systems and processes for any inevitable changes that may occur over various phases of the project, from the design and development stages to implementation, and subsequent monitoring stages.
Risk Management :
- Orchestrate the project by keeping the risks front and center, and mitigating risks to the best possible extent, and managing those risks that cannot be mitigated early.
Monitoring and Evaluation :
- Monitor project progress, evaluate outcomes, and prepare detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Implement strategies to mitigate risks, optimize performance, and coordinate impact monitoring activities to align with project goals.
Innovation :
- Reflect regularly on our approach to project development, and inform continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project effectiveness.
- Improve project tools, methodologies, and training materials to optimize outcomes and streamline processes.
Qualifications and Skills :
- Strong passion for nature, and for being in nature.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in project management roles, delivering successful outcomes.
- Proven expertise as a project manager in forestry, or plantations preferred.
- Alternatively, similar experience in the oil & gas, energy (wind, solar, etc.), or infrastructure sectors would be helpful.
- Demonstrated achievement in developing markets through strategic planning and execution.
- Strong team player with a collaborative approach, fostering synergy across diverse global teams and thriving in dynamic startup environments.
Growth and Evolution :
- While the role can start as the manager of an individual large scale project, given Thryve is and will be operating multiple projects across regions, there is sufficient room to grow into the project management function with scope expanding across projects.
- Given nature based project development is a multi faceted activity, there will be ample opportunities to grow beyond the project management function as well, if you so wish.
- At Thryve.Earth, we believe in collaborative growth where team members actively participate in shaping their career trajectory.
Why Thryve :
- At Thryve.Earth, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
- We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
- To join Thryve.Earth would mean becoming part of a team that is passionate about making a positive impact on the environment while championing diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
- Thryve also offers benefits such as flexible time off, freedom to manage your time and work, opportunities to connect with nature, and opportunities for learning and growth, apart from competitive compensation including stock options.
- If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference, Thryve is the perfect place for you.
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