Senior Manager, Technical Strategy & Operations

About the role

The Senior Manager of Technical Strategy & Operations reports to the Senior Director of Climate Strategy and works closely with the VP of Technology on the institute's technical solution deployment function. The role combines factory-level utility and process engineering knowledge with structured problem-solving, research synthesis, and strong communication and documentation skills. It acts as a central coordination and operations partner for the technical team, turning complex technical research and strategic insights into structured systems and materials that support decarbonization at the textile manufacturing level. The position is remote, based in Europe and Asia time zones, with preference for candidates in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, the Netherlands, India, China, UAE, Cambodia, Sweden or Taiwan.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support research, evaluations and vetting of climate technologies, industrial decarbonization pathways and textile manufacturing implementation challenges
• Maintain a library of technical research, industry information and internal and third-party analysis, and turn complex technical information into clear frameworks and conclusions
• Keep leaders informed of emerging technologies, industry developments and implementation barriers
• Prepare presentations, strategic and technical documents and meeting materials, and help organize workshops, industry discussions and site visits
• Support internal and external technical communications and help structure technical decision-making and knowledge management
• Coordinate work across the technical team, track action items and meeting outcomes, and improve information flow between teams, consultants and partners
• Help leadership drive execution of high-priority initiatives and support the development of technical knowledge systems and methodologies

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in energy consulting, industrial decarbonization research, technical program management or a related field
• Professional fluency in English and factory-level process and utility engineering experience
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical topics, with strong logical thinking, problem-solving and synthesis skills
• Proactive, able to work in fast-moving and ambiguous environments, with strong attention to detail

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, supply chains, energy, climate or industrial sectors
• Work with NGOs, global brands, philanthropic programs or multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Support for senior leadership or cross-functional strategic initiatives

What we offer

• A competitive salary, annual bonus and standard benefits depending on the country of residence