Background
ClimeCo is a global sustainability company headquartered in Pennsylvania with projects and partners all over the world. Our mission is to advance the low-carbon future and restore nature with market-based solutions. We offer comprehensive services spanning environmental asset innovation, ESG and climate strategy consulting, regulatory and policy advisory, environmental credits, API solutions, and climate action certification programs.
Our growing team of respected industry experts collaborate with companies of all sizes, governmental groups, NGOs, and capital markets players on ESG, decarbonization, and policy issues—allowing us to develop high-quality, purpose-built end-to-end sustainability solutions with measurable impact. We are steadfastly committed to educating and empowering our clients, no matter where they are in their sustainability journey, to be confident in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
ClimeCo is seeking a contractor as a Technology and Innovation Project Manager to join our IT team.
Position Description
ClimeCo is seeking an experienced Technology and Innovation Project Manager to lead and coordinate technology initiatives across a small, all-remote workforce distributed throughout the U.S. This role oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects involving cloud platforms, enterprise systems, internal development, compliance initiatives, and third-party vendors.
This role requires strong cross-functional leadership to align stakeholders across business units, often coordinating work across multiple time zones. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically fluent, and comfortable building consensus among distributed stakeholders in modern SaaS and cloud environments.This position is remote.
ClimeCo embraces diversity and welcomes candidates who contribute to a climate that supports our staff of all identities and backgrounds. We further commit ourselves to an inclusive workplace where we value the perspectives of all employees by recognizing and appreciating their unique skills and talents. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end IT project delivery from requirements gathering through implementation and post-launch support
• Manage concurrent projects involving enterprise platforms, internal development, security and compliance, and vendor-led initiatives
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate business needs into clear technical project plans
• Coordinate with internal developers and third-party vendors to ensure scope, timelines, and deliverables are met
• Provide oversight to project documentation and processes, ensuring timelines, risk registers, and status reporting are accurate and maintained
• Identify risks and dependencies early and recommend mitigation strategies
• Ensure projects align with ClimeCo's ESG mission, security standards, and operational goals
• Facilitate collaboration and drive alignment across business units with competing priorities and varying technical literacy
• Build consensus among distributed teams and stakeholders, influencing outcomes without direct authority
• Manage asynchronous communication and coordination across time zones to maintain project momentum
Minimum Requirements
• 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager
• Proven experience managing technology projects in a remote or distributed environment
• Strong understanding of IT systems, cloud platforms, and software development lifecycles
• Experience coordinating internal teams and external and third-party vendors
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries and rally diverse stakeholders toward common goals
• Experience managing projects requiring cross-departmental input and buy-in
• Experience managing contract or outsourced software development engagements
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience leading custom software development initiatives
• Familiarity with Python and JavaScript development projects (hands-on coding not required)
• Experience with ISO and/or SOC 2 compliance projects
• Background supporting ESG, sustainability, carbon markets, or environmental technology initiatives
• Project Management certification (PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar)
• Experience with enterprise platforms including NetSuite, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, or Azure
• Proficiency with project and documentation tools such as Jira, Confluence, Basecamp, Asana, or Teamwork
Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary for a well-qualified Technology and Innovation Project Manager is $110,000 to $130,000 USD annual base salary, considering individual work experience and work location.
ClimeCo offers a competitive salary and bonus structure with benefits including 401(k) with employer match, medical/dental/vision benefits, EAP program, paid time off, holidays, and more.
ClimeCo is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Additional Information
The position is a full-time, salaried, and exempt, which is eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.