Remote Job: Program Manager – Net Zero Climate Services (Climate Standards) at Winrock International

Organization: Winrock International
Position: Program Manager – Net Zero Climate Services
Location: Remote (U.S.-based; must work East Coast hours)
Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience)
Travel: Domestic and international travel required
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Winrock International is seeking a Program Manager with deep technical expertise in climate standards and corporate GHG accounting to help leading organizations accelerate their net zero and decarbonization strategies. In this role, you’ll work with some of the most influential clients—such as Nestlé and McCormick—to interpret evolving standards, develop emissions reduction plans, and ensure high-integrity climate action across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.

As part of Winrock’s Net Zero Climate Services team, you’ll serve as a technical advisor, standards tracker, client communicator, and occasional project lead—helping identify pain points and enabling reforms within major voluntary and regulatory climate standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on GHG Protocol, SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard, and other leading frameworks

• Track evolving climate standards (e.g., CSRD, CBAM, RE100, FLAG, ISO, AIM, Value Change Initiative)

• Lead or support client engagements, research, and presentations

• Manage a pipeline of technical advisory requests and consultants as needed

• Facilitate technical workshops and assist in proposal and business development activities

• Draft reports, memos, pitch decks, and compliance materials

• Contribute to internal knowledge development and engagement with standard-setting bodies

• Lead or support development of carbon calculations, life cycle assessments (LCA), and environmental product declarations (EPD)

• Support submissions, reporting, and implementation planning for carbon and sustainability certification schemes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 6+ years of experience in climate change, sustainability, or related technical advisory fields

• Strong knowledge of GHG accounting (Scopes 1–3), climate disclosure standards, and mitigation strategies

• Proven client management, communication, and presentation skills

• Experience managing consultants or junior staff preferred

• Familiarity with carbon crediting frameworks, MRV systems, and climate policy mechanisms

• Experience using Excel, GIS, and data analysis tools

• Strong writing skills and ability to translate technical material into accessible client communications

• Certification in project management or demonstrated coordination/project leadership

Languages:

• Fluency in English required; additional languages preferred

Ideal Profile

• Strategic thinker and effective communicator with a customer service mindset

• Curious and quick learner, with a passion for solving real-world climate challenges

• Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate across time zones

• Comfortable operating in a dynamic and evolving standards environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 annually

• Benefits: Excellent benefits package including health, retirement, PTO, and more

• For details, visit: Winrock Careers

About Winrock

Winrock International is a mission-driven nonprofit that works to empower the disadvantaged, expand economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. Winrock values equity, integrity, and innovation in its global programming and proudly supports inclusive hiring practices.

Apply now to help shape how major global actors pursue net zero with impact, rigor, and transparency.