Senior Manager Climate Solutions

Senior Manager Climate Solutions

FORLIANCE

Remote

Your responsibilities

Role Overview:

As a Senior Manager, you will work closely with major clients who aim to develop nature based solutions. This role combines business development, strategic upselling, and technical advisory to ensure successful project delivery and growth of our climate action.

Key Responsibilites:

• Project Ownership: Oversee the overall management of assigned project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and achievement of agreed outcomes.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and evaluate project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets, while resolving emerging challenges and ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Client Communication: Maintain consistent and transparent communication with clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Commercial Development: Initiate and coordinate commercial proposals, manage contract design, and contribute to the overall growth of our advisory mandates.
• Technical Expertise: Offer technical input and guidance for large and complex mandates, ensuring scientific and methodological rigor.
• Innovation & Improvement: Support the continuous improvement of methodologies, tools, and internal processes related to Nature-Based Solutions (NBS).
• Representation: Represent FORLIANCE in client meetings, workshops, and relevant industry events.
• Business Growth: Collaborate closely with Team Leads and Sales Managers to identify new business opportunities, drive upselling initiatives, and support the growth of the NBS Advisory portfolio.

Your profile

• You bring significant experience (7+ years) in the Nature-Based Solutions sector, particularly in forest carbon projects in the Global South, land use advisory (agriculture, forestry), Food & Beverage, or related sectors.
• You have commercial acumen, with prior experience in preparing proposals, participating in pitch meetings, and supporting business development efforts.
• You possess excellent organizational and coordination abilities, and you communicate confidently and clearly with clients and team members alike.
• You have proven experience managing forest carbon projects throughout their full lifecycle - from design and validation to verification and issuance - ideally within Verra and Gold Standard frameworks.
• You are skilled in project management, with practical experience using relevant tools and software to ensure structure, clarity, and timely delivery.
• You are fluent command and writing in English (required), and Spanish proficiency would be a strong asset.