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Technical Program Manager IV (Remote)

Vaco
$135.00 - $140.00 / hr
United States, California, Menlo Park
Oct 10, 2025
Overview: We're seeking an experienced professional to support the technical, analytical, and program management aspects of a growing carbon project portfolio. This role involves coordinating due diligence, portfolio management, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to advance high-quality climate impact initiatives. Responsibilities: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to manage technical due diligence, performance tracking, and overall program execution for carbon projects. Support project portfolio origination and management, including documenting pipeline activities, preparing review materials, and managing post-contract milestones and risks. Apply expertise in carbon markets, including nature-based and technology-based removals, super pollutants, methodologies, and MRV (Measurement, Reporting & Verification) practices. Conduct market analysis to inform strategic decision-making and align with evolving market trends and program goals. Develop and maintain program tools such as budgets, portfolio models, origination pipelines, analytics dashboards, and procurement systems. Coordinate workloads and ensure timely follow-up on key decisions and action items with internal and external stakeholders. Support reporting processes that communicate program and project progress through key metrics and performance indicators. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong knowledge of carbon markets, including both nature-based and technology-based project types, quality standards, methodologies, MRV, and net-zero use cases. Experience in one or more of the following: carbon project management, procurement or investment, technical due diligence, project evaluation, or performance management of milestone-based projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and provide strategic insights. Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools for data analysis and visualization. Demonstrated experience conducting market analysis, including carbon credit issuances, retirements, pricing trends, and quality ratings. Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Self-starter with the ability to navigate ambiguity, build consensus, and drive solutions forward. Flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn and contribute to complex projects. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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