Senior Manager, Sustainable Infrastructure (Bilingual)

Senior

Manager, Sustainable Infrastructure, EGNC (Bilingual)

About Palladium :

Palladium is a global company working to

design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of

people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and

infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions

and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural

world. We operate in over 50 countries and have a workforce of more than 2,000 talented

and motivated staff around the world.

Palladium is part of GISI's global family of companies, which aims

to create solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With annual

revenues of $14 billion, GISI's approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in

projects across 100 countries worldwide providing construction, program / project

management, and engineering consulting services.

This Opportunity :

The Sustainable Infrastructure team, part of the broader Economic

Growth & Natural Capital (EGNC) Portfolio in the Americas Region, partners with mining companies

to design and implement positive impact programs-such as workforce skilling,

reforestation, and sustainable agriculture-that benefit mining communities and

regions. The team works across the entire mining life cycle, helping clients

achieve ESG targets while building the foundation for community resilience

beyond mine closure. The team draws on expertise from the wider EGNC portfolio,

which also works with private sector clients as well as philanthropic bodies

and diverse donors (IDB, USDA, AFD, WB) to support agricultural value chain

development, enhance women's access to finance, and mobilize capital for

climate-positive initiatives. Overall, the business seeks to unlock and scale

innovative solutions that drive inclusive growth and deliver sustainable value

for communities

Palladium is

seeking a Senior Manager, Sustainable

Infrastructure (Bilingual in English and French (preferred) and / or

Spanish, Portuguese) to bring team management experience and

technical acumen to both business development and project delivery in areas

related to economic development, impact strategy, financial facility design and

innovation, aligned particularly to sector experience in mining, agriculture,

infrastructure, climate, and nature-based solutions. Competitive candidates

should also be able to demonstrate experience working in the closure phase of

the asset life cycle, with an understanding of Post Mining Land Use selection

and program design as well as have experience working with diverse clients in

the mining sector (with footprint in North America) that can add to Palladium's

portfolio of growing mining sector partners. The Senior Manager will also contribute to business development efforts, including strategic planning, portfolio

forecasting, proposal development, partnering, networking and

recruitment.

Location and Compensation :

The position can be based out of Palladium's Arlington, VA office or

remote in the United States (must reside in a Palladium registered state).

This role is also posted in other countries, but there is only one

position available.

For our prospective employees in the United States, please note

that the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected

to range from $102,000 to $145,000, and successful candidates may also be

eligible for additional, variable incentive compensation dependent on the role.

For part-time employees, the salary will be prorated based on the actual number

of hours worked.

Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based on

various factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education,

experience, skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium's business or

organizational needs.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the compensation

for this position, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We value your

interest in our company and appreciate the opportunity to discuss this

opportunity with you.

Reporting Lines :

This role reports to the Director, Sustainable Infrastructure (based in London)

Primary

Roles and Responsibilities :

Project Management

Leading project teams

Leading on proposal writing, budgeting, project

planning, project implementation and project reporting

Identifying partners and subcontractors to ensure

high quality delivery of results

Working with partner organizations (such as

subcontractors) on the contractually compliant delivery of agreed inputs

and achievement of agreed outputs and outcomes

Serving

as Project Director responsible for quality assurance of deliverables,

budget management and client management

Business Development

Contribute to the identification,

assessment, and pursuit of new business opportunities with a focus on

opening business with new clients and broadening Palladium's work in the

closure space

Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals principally targeting private sector and blended

finance opportunities with mining sector clients (focus on impact program

design & implementation, work with standards setting bodies to enhance

community resilience requirements, closure and post mining land use

engagements etc.)

Technical Work

Work with the team to develop short-term inputs and / or consultancy assignments on topics such as

regional economic development, agriculture, climate finance and

nature-based solutions, inclusive business models and capital

mobilization

Lead

technical input into the design, planning and delivery of socioeconomic

and environmental impact initiatives, driven by mining companies that also

engage private sector,

impact funders or development organizations to co-invest in positive

impact

Contribute

to research, analysis and publication of technical reports, case studies,

policy / program approaches, and results summaries on themes related to

community resilience, regional economic development, post mining land use,

social and just transition in emerging markets

Help to identify, build, and maintain

relationships with partners and consultants that can provide technical

expertise to Palladium-managed projects

Stay current on trends and tendencies in the

mining sector and track structural, governance and ESG target changes for

key clients

Work

with others in the EGNC Portfolio to promote and build Palladium's

technical capability, especially regarding work with mining

companies

Essential

Criteria :

7+ years of senior-level experience in a client-facing management role on large, private / public sector projects, especially relating to mining industry, regional economic development, closure with exposure to agriculture, climate finance and nature-based solutions

5+ years working directly with mining companies as clients

Bilingual in English and in either French (preferred), Spanish, or Portuguese

Strong networks in the mining and minerals sector; North American footprint preferred but open to other geographies

Preference for experience managing teams across

geographies and cultures

Proven experience in or on

emerging market issues and / or contexts

Experience leading business

development efforts

Core

Abilities Required :

Strong ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and / or complex projects / assignments as demonstrated by experience to date

Excellent

written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by speaking

engagements and / or written documents produced

Financial acumen and the ability to

generate and analyze financial reports and forecasts using

Excel

Sound

problem-solving and decision-making skills

Demonstrated

commitment to encourage diversity, inclusion, and equity in teams and

programs

Desirable

Criteria :

Masters in Economics, Anthropology, Sociology, Business Administration, International Development, Politics preferred

Experience implementing post mining land use programs and working in the closure phase of the asset life cycle

Experience engaging multisector stakeholders in mining communities and regions

Proven ability to apply and adapt models and approaches to catalyzing enduring and inclusive economic growth in emerging markets

Experience with conceptualizing and writing technical proposals and reports for private sector clients as well as international donors, including both PowerPoint and text documents

Experience with conceptualizing and delivering presentations to small and large groups both in-person and virtually

Applications will be accepted on a rolling

basis. We encourage you to apply early as the position may close once a

suitable candidate is found.

All

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard

to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national

origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

Should

you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or

you are a neurodivergent individual, or for any other circumstance, please

email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will

be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We define

Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our

people, clients and the communities we work with from harm". We are committed

to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium

are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to

an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a

rigorous due diligence process.

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