Program Manager, Cement & Building Materials

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Lead the strategic priorities and grantmaking portfolio of the Cement & Building Materials team.

• Report directly to the Director of Cement and Building Materials.

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of grants, including scoping, assessment, structuring, and evaluation.

• Cultivate relationships with grantees, understand their needs, facilitate two-way information flow, and receive regular updates.

• Identify and evaluate new opportunities within the cement and building materials sectors, especially in emerging markets.

• Collaborate with colleagues and other ClimateWorks Foundation teams on grantmaking and integrated strategies.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.

• Attend relevant global events.

• Build and sustain relationships with grantees, re-grantors, funders, academic and industry experts, and other stakeholders.

• Monitor innovations, decarbonization pathways, and policies, with a focus on Africa, India, and Asia.

• Facilitate knowledge-sharing opportunities through webinars, meetings, blog posts, and other formats.

• Prepare proposals, documents, briefings, budgets, and communication materials.

• Ensure that knowledge is disseminated through written communications and both online and in-person events.

• Collaborate with the Director to develop and implement strategic plans and grantmaking priorities.

• Identify potential new grantees, assess them, and develop potential grant proposals.

• Assist in funder outreach through meetings and proposal writing.

• Participate in program, Global Industry Hub, and ClimateWorks meetings and retreats.

• Attend an annual in-town week in San Francisco, an all-staff retreat, and a departmental retreat.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in program management, grantmaking, or partnership development in climate, industry, or related sectors.

• Strong understanding of industrial decarbonization, particularly in the cement and building materials domain.

• Familiarity with the cement, concrete, and building industry.

• Located in a European time zone, specifically BST, CET, or regions aligned with BST or CET.

• Capability to operate across global time zones, including regular calls with California and frequent interactions with India, Africa, and Asia.

• Willingness to engage in international travel, approximately three to four trips annually.

• Experience in managing grants or collaborating with non-profits, foundations, or multilateral initiatives.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write for general audiences.

• Resourceful, possessing good judgment, and demonstrating a commitment to excellence, integrity, and lifelong learning.

• Ability to initiate and manage projects effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.

• Research and analytical skills to identify and assess innovative solutions and ideas.

• Commitment to the mission and values of the Global Industry Hub, along with a passion for addressing climate change.

• A caring and generous attitude towards colleagues, grantees, and partners.

• Dedication to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage plans (medical, dental, and vision).

• 20 days of paid time off for first-year employees, with increased paid time off in subsequent years.

• 14 paid holidays each year.

• Paid sabbatical leave available for qualifying employees.

• 401(k) plan with contributions from ClimateWorks and matching employee contributions.

• Life insurance and disability (short-term and long-term) coverage.

• Family support services, including fertility, childcare, elder care, and pet care.

• Physical wellness benefits, such as gym memberships and fitness equipment.

• Financial wellness services, including financial planning assistance.

• Mental wellness support, including therapy and coaching.

• Multiple opportunities each year for staff to meet in person.

• Competitive benefits package provided through Pebl, a third-party PEO.