Project Manager

Summary

Join Terraformation as a Project Manager in Ghana to oversee a portfolio of international forestry projects. You will lead project design, implementation, and monitoring, working closely with global forestry partners. Responsibilities include setting strategy, creating feasibility studies, coordinating training, and ensuring project milestones are met. You will also streamline internal processes, analyze partner data, and build strong relationships with stakeholders. This remote position requires frequent travel (up to 33%) to partner locations. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of relevant project management experience, including forest restoration or carbon projects, and a bachelor's degree (master's preferred).

Requirements

• 7+ years of proven experience in relevant project management and operations roles
• Bachelor’s degree in related field; master’s degree preferred
• Experience using project management software, familiarity with CRM platforms, and ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets or databases
• Partner-first mentality; ability to empathize and work closely with diverse global cultures and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex initiatives in a leadership role across teams
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to build narratives and provide recommendations and learnings based on data

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of global carbon forest restoration projects, serving as the primary point of contact for regional partners operating primarily in Ghana from project design through implementation and monitoring
• Lead internal and external coordination of deliverables with partners, including restoration training via Terraformation experts and external consultants
• Set strategy and experience for global forestry partners, ensuring a collaborative working relationship and driving positive partner outcomes
• Work closely with global partners to co-create work plans and key project documentation, including feasibility studies and project design documents
• Oversee complex partner operations, tracking against project milestones, carbon standard requirements, budgets, and restoration objectives
• Iterate upon existing internal partner processes - including onboarding, partner delivery, and reporting - to improve the efficacy of Terraformation’s partner operations
• Detail reporting requirements, train teams where needed, and ensure quality data output
• Travel frequently (expected to be up to 33%) to partner locations to assist in initial vetting, build relationships, liaise with government and community members, proactively identify risks and challenges, oversee training, and support the implementation of restoration projects
• Build a network of regional stakeholders who can further Terraformation’s objectives, including government officials, NGO partners, and contractors

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience implementing forest restoration projects and/or carbon projects preferred, with a strong track record of working with local partners
• English language fluency; secondary language proficiency in Twi, Ewe, or other regionally important languages highly preferred