Sr. Program Manager (New York)
Confidential Company, New York, NY, United States
Our client is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join their growing team. The Senior Program Manager will work to shape and execute a systems-oriented climate strategy. This role blends strategic research, grantmaking, stakeholder engagement, and portfolio management.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights, and a demonstrated interest in systems-level climate solutions spanning sectors such as oceans, agriculture, and energy.
Key Details
Location:
New York City
Hours:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Compensation:
$150,000 – $175,000 base DOE
Core Responsibilities
Strategy & Research
Contribute to the development and refinement of the organization’s climate strategy
Conduct in-depth research to inform grantmaking and impact investment opportunities
Monitor trends, policy developments, and emerging opportunities across climate sectors
Produce clear, actionable insights from complex datasets and research findings
Portfolio & Partnership Management
Develop and manage grant portfolios aligned to strategic priorities
Build and maintain relationships with experts, nonprofit partners, and peer funders
Identify collaboration opportunities across philanthropic and investment initiatives
Represent the organization in external engagements as appropriate
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Synthesize and present findings to senior leadership, including principals and executives
Support decision-making through structured analysis and clear recommendations
Conduct discreet outreach and fact-finding conversations with field experts
Operations & Team Support
Support grant pipeline management and processing
Assist with budget tracking and reporting
Coordinate meetings, events, and internal processes
Contribute to the development of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks
Co-manage internal committee workflows, including agendas and task tracking
Candidate Profile
4+ years of experience in a climate-related or adjacent field
Strong technical and analytical capabilities; comfortable managing complex workstreams
Exceptional ability to synthesize information into clear, structured outputs
Strategic thinker with a systems-change mindset
Highly proactive with strong judgment and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate both independently and collaboratively in a lean team environment
Demonstrated discretion and experience handling sensitive information
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights, and a demonstrated interest in systems-level climate solutions spanning sectors such as oceans, agriculture, and energy.
Key Details
Location:
New York City
Hours:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Compensation:
$150,000 – $175,000 base DOE
Core Responsibilities
Strategy & Research
Contribute to the development and refinement of the organization’s climate strategy
Conduct in-depth research to inform grantmaking and impact investment opportunities
Monitor trends, policy developments, and emerging opportunities across climate sectors
Produce clear, actionable insights from complex datasets and research findings
Portfolio & Partnership Management
Develop and manage grant portfolios aligned to strategic priorities
Build and maintain relationships with experts, nonprofit partners, and peer funders
Identify collaboration opportunities across philanthropic and investment initiatives
Represent the organization in external engagements as appropriate
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Synthesize and present findings to senior leadership, including principals and executives
Support decision-making through structured analysis and clear recommendations
Conduct discreet outreach and fact-finding conversations with field experts
Operations & Team Support
Support grant pipeline management and processing
Assist with budget tracking and reporting
Coordinate meetings, events, and internal processes
Contribute to the development of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks
Co-manage internal committee workflows, including agendas and task tracking
Candidate Profile
4+ years of experience in a climate-related or adjacent field
Strong technical and analytical capabilities; comfortable managing complex workstreams
Exceptional ability to synthesize information into clear, structured outputs
Strategic thinker with a systems-change mindset
Highly proactive with strong judgment and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate both independently and collaboratively in a lean team environment
Demonstrated discretion and experience handling sensitive information