Head of Operations and Strategy

Summary

Join Terraformation, a company dedicated to resolving climate change through forest restoration, as their Head of Operations and Strategy. This remote role, preferably based in the US, offers a salary of $120,000-$150,000 plus equity. You will lead the strategic direction of the Accelerator Program, creating and improving processes for efficient project development. Responsibilities include overseeing a team, securing funding, and representing Terraformation at industry events. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in program operations, a proven track record of securing funding, and exceptional strategic thinking skills. This position requires strong leadership abilities and the capacity to foster a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in program operations or project management
• Proven track record of securing philanthropic or blended finance funding, with experience in partner cultivation resulting in multi-million dollar contributions
• Exceptional strategic thinking and process optimization skills, with a demonstrated ability to implement large-scale operational improvements across complex programs
• Proven leadership with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and shared purpose
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to act with humility and respect

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the strategic direction of the Accelerator Program’s operational framework, working closely with the Head of Global Programs to scale Terraformation’s ability to efficiently and effectively develop high-quality forest carbon projects in partnership with our local partners
• Create and iterate on processes and operations needed to ensure strong oversight and accountability to keep projects on track to hit key milestones
• Spearhead programmatic improvements, including advanced reporting frameworks and data management systems, to enhance operational transparency, scalability, and accountability
• Oversee a high-performing team of remote Phase Leads, fostering an environment of excellence in process implementation, participant engagement, and impactful program delivery
• Represent Terraformation at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities, advocating for our mission and establishing partnerships to bolster program funding and resources
• Identify, cultivate, and secure strategic funding opportunities, including overseeing and contributing to large-scale grant submissions to support and expand the Accelerator Program
• Lead cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment across Terraformation’s global teams, and advocate for streamlined, consistent processes
• Lead elements of annual budgeting and goal-setting; create and iterate on annual company KPIs related to our global programs and report regularly on the progress toward these goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the nature-based carbon market sector
• Multilingual proficiency; fluency in Spanish, French, Swahili, Portuguese, or Mandarin
• Experience working with foresters, landowners, and/or international groups carrying out ecosystem restoration work
• Ability to travel internationally, sometimes to remote locations

Benefits

• Salary: $120,000 - 150,000
• Equity
• Remote work