Senior Manager of Technical Strategy & Operations

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will support technical strategy development, research synthesis, leadership communication, and operational execution to advance industrial decarbonization initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical Strategy and Research: Coordinate research and assessments of climate technologies, including industrial utilities and textile processing solutions, decarbonization pathways, and manufacturing implementation challenges.

• Build and maintain an organized library of technical research, industry intelligence, and internal and third-party analyses.

• Synthesize complex technical information into clear frameworks, preliminary conclusions, and actionable insights to inform strategic and tactical decisions.

• Monitor emerging technologies, industry developments, and implementation barriers, keeping leadership informed of relevant opportunities and challenges.

• Leadership Support and Strategic Communication: Prepare presentations, strategic materials, technical documentation, and meeting briefs for internal and external audiences.

• Translate discussions, technical assessments, and strategic ideas into clear recommendations, practical next steps, and well-structured content.

• Support communications related to technical strategy and climate solutions, and help organize technical workshops, industry discussions, and site visits.

• Improve technical decision-making processes, documentation practices, and knowledge-sharing systems.

• Cross-Functional Coordination and Operations: Coordinate activities across the technical team, including solution evaluations, methodology updates, research initiatives, and knowledge management.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal teams, consultants, and external partners.

• Track action items, meeting outcomes, research objectives, and project progress to maintain accountability and momentum.

• Identify opportunities to improve information flow, operational efficiency, and coordination across technical projects.

• Support leadership in executing high-priority initiatives and strategic projects.

• Technical Knowledge and Documentation Management: Maintain technical knowledge systems, implementation methodologies, and accessible information resources.

• Convert project experiences and practical learnings into reusable frameworks, methodologies, and training or reference materials.

• Contribute to presentations, industry events, and discussions that strengthen the organization's credibility in industrial decarbonization.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate combines factory-level engineering knowledge with strong analytical, communication, and organizational capabilities. You should be comfortable navigating complex technical topics, synthesizing information, and coordinating work across teams in a fast-moving environment. Key requirements include:

• At least 5 years of experience in energy consulting, industrial decarbonization research, technical program management, or a related field.

• Experience with factory-level process engineering and industrial utilities.

• Professional fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to understand complex technical and industry topics quickly and translate them into structured, accessible insights.

• Exceptional logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and structured problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational abilities, information synthesis skills, and attention to detail.

• Excellent PowerPoint, presentation development, and technical documentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

• A proactive, adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.

• Strong execution skills, initiative, and a continuous learning mindset.

• Genuine interest in climate technologies, industrial transformation, and practical decarbonization solutions.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in manufacturing, supply chains, energy, climate, or other industrial sectors.

• Experience working with NGOs, global brands, philanthropic programs, or multi-stakeholder initiatives.

• Previous experience supporting senior leadership or coordinating cross-functional strategic projects.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on the candidate's country of residence.

• Annual bonus.

• Standard employee benefits, with specific provisions depending on location.

• Remote work opportunity within a global organizational environment.

• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful climate action and industrial decarbonization initiatives.

• Collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and professional disciplines.