Senior Program Manager / Program Manager | Center for the Circular Economy

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Location

In-Office New York City, NY (preferre d). Remote in CST or EST will be considered for exceptional candidates, with occasional travel to NYC office or for client meetings.

Salary Range

New York City Metro Area Salary Range : $105,000 - $140,000

National Salary Range : $90,000 - $125,000

Compensation is commensurate with experience and finalized title.

Target Start Date

November or December 2025

Closed Loop Part ners is at t he foref ront of bui ld ing the c ircular economy. The company is comprised of three key business segments. The Center for the Circular Economy unites competitors and partners to tackle complex material challenges and implement systemic change to advance circularity. Closed Loop Capital Management manages venture capital, buyout and catalytic private credit investment strategies on behalf of global corporations, financial institutions and family offices. Circular Services employs innovative technology within reuse, recycling, remanufacturing and re-commerce solutions to improve regional economic and environmental outcomes, and build resilient systems that keep food & organics, textiles, electronics, packaging and more, in circulation and out of landfill or the natural environment. Closed Loop Partners is based in New York City and is a registered B Corp. For more information, please visit closedlooppartners.

The Center for the Circular Economy seeks Senior Program Manager (s) or Program Manager (s) to support initiatives dedicated to advancing the circular economy. Projects and initiatives vary and include managing multi-stakeholder initiatives to accelerate reuse and recycling solutions for QSR, CPG , industrial and retail clients .

This is a full-time position (s) that will begin with a 12-month evaluation period, after w hich conv ersion to a regular full-time role may occur based on performance and firm priorities. Applicants will be required to start this position by November 2025 or December 2025 . Outstanding candidates who require a later start date will be considered. To apply, please submit your resume, work sample and cover letter. Due to the volume of applications only qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. Please do not contact Closed Loop Partners staff to request information or a pre-application meeting, or to follow up on your submitted application.

Responsibilities include

Program Management and Strategy Execution

• Oversee and project manage high-profile, multi-stakeholder initiatives within diverse industry sectors, including reuse, recyclin g and other circularity efforts.
• Transform ambiguous goals into clear, actionable plans through critical thinking and iterative problem-solving.
• Draft multi-year initiative timelines and budgets; manage daily deadlines and tasks to ensure deliverables are on time, to the high est quality and within budget.
• Develop and execute program roadmaps and targets, including planning, resourcing, execution and stakeholder coordination.
• Prioritize and coordinate tasks across multiple workstreams, managing complex stakeholder relationships and adapting to evolving needs.
• Identify internal and external expertise needed for technically complex projects, leveraging in-house capacity and outsourced support effectively.
• Contribute to other Center special projects as needed.

Stakeholder and Relationship Management

Field Implementation and Operations

Research, Analysis and Thought Leadership

Policy and Regulatory Engagement

Additional Requirements

Because our projects are dynamic and often span multiple disciplines, this role may involve a selection of the responsibilities listed above. We welcome candidates whose experience covers only part of these areas.

Required Q ualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Closed Loop Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.

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