Climate Imperative – Project Manager, U.S. Electricity

remote type - Remote / Hybrid location - Washington, DC or San Francisco, CA, United States time type - Full time deadline - Not explicitly stated (rolling review) Climate Imperative is a global climate philanthropy focused on cutting greenhouse gas emissions at the scale and speed required to address the climate crisis. The organization operates by funding, supporting, and advising high-impact policy initiatives in major emitting countries. The team combines technical expertise, strategic execution, and deep policy knowledge to influence the most critical climate decisions of this decade. About The Role This is a strategy-meets-execution role. As Project Manager within the U.S. Electricity team, you will drive grantmaking, stakeholder coordination, and policy-focused program delivery aimed at accelerating emissions reductions in the power sector. In This Role, You Will Lead execution of strategic initiatives focused on electricity sector decarbonization. Manage grantmaking processes, including partner coordination and performance tracking. Work with policymakers, NGOs, and technical experts to advance high-impact climate policies. Support development of strategy, implementation plans, and measurable outcomes. Coordinate across internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment. Track progress, risks, and opportunities across ongoing projects. Contribute to reporting, insights, and continuous improvement of initiatives. About You You are structured, mission-driven, and comfortable operating in ambiguity. You know how to move complex initiatives forward across multiple stakeholders. To Succeed In This Role, You Have experience in project management, policy, climate, or energy-related work. Understand the power sector, energy policy, or decarbonization strategies. Are highly organized and capable of managing multiple workstreams. Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences. Are comfortable working in fast-paced, high-impact environments. Bring a strong sense of ownership and execution discipline. What’s in it For You? Direct involvement in shaping major climate policy decisions. High-impact work focused on large-scale emissions reduction. Collaboration with global experts across policy, finance, and technology. A mission-driven environment with strong emphasis on equity and impact. Exposure to philanthropic strategy and large-scale climate funding. Salary Approximately $95,000 – $105,000 base (varies by location and experience) About Climate Imperative Climate Imperative is a rapidly growing climate foundation focused on enabling the most important emissions-reduction policies globally. It operates through strategic funding, technical support, and partnerships to accelerate decarbonization at scale. Equal Opportunity Statement Climate Imperative is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Apply Apply via Climate Imperative Careers More Sustainability Careers Explore more opportunities, insights, and career resources in sustainability and ESG. 👉 Browse all Careers posts 📲 Need help tailoring your resume for sustainability roles? We’ve got you covered. Join our WhatsApp channel for resume tips and fresh job updates straight to your phone: WhatsApp Career Channel Stay informed. Stay ready. Show more Show less

Have experience in project management, policy, climate, or energy-related work. Understand the power sector, energy policy, or decarbonization strategies. Are highly organized and capable of managing multiple workstreams. Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences. Are comfortable working in fast-paced, high-impact environments. Bring a strong sense of ownership and execution discipline.

Lead execution of strategic initiatives focused on electricity sector decarbonization. Manage grantmaking processes, including partner coordination and performance tracking. Work with policymakers, NGOs, and technical experts to advance high-impact climate policies. Support development of strategy, implementation plans, and measurable outcomes. Coordinate across internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment. Track progress, risks, and opportunities across ongoing projects. Contribute to reporting, insights, and continuous improvement of initiatives.