ClimateWorks Foundation Jobs 2026: Program Manager, Cement & Building Materials
ClimateWorks Foundation is seeking a Program Manager, Cement & Building Materials to support global efforts to reduce carbon emissions from the cement and building materials industries. This remote opportunity is classified as Europe-based and is suitable for experienced professionals in programme management, grantmaking, climate policy, and international partnerships.
The successful candidate will help manage philanthropic grants, build relationships with organisations working on industrial decarbonisation, and support strategies to accelerate the transition to lower-carbon cement and building materials.
Job Overview
- Organisation: ClimateWorks Foundation
- Position: Program Manager, Cement & Building Materials
- Department: Global Industry Hub
- Location: Remote, Europe-based
- Eligible time zones: British Summer Time (BST), Central European Time (CET), or equivalent time zones
- Employment type: Not specified in the supplied vacancy details
- Experience required: 5–7 years
- Salary: Location-dependent
- United Kingdom salary reference: £90,000–£95,000 per year
- International travel: Approximately three to four trips annually
- Application deadline: Not specified in the supplied vacancy details
About ClimateWorks Foundation
ClimateWorks Foundation is a philanthropic organisation that supports efforts to address climate change by mobilising funding, strengthening partnerships, and advancing climate solutions.
The Global Industry Hub, where this position sits, focuses on accelerating the decarbonisation of heavy industry, particularly steel, cement, and chemicals. It connects funders, governments, industry stakeholders, civil society organisations, innovators, and development institutions to support climate-aligned industrial transformation.
The Hub combines policy development, economic analysis, financial alignment, and institutional strengthening to help advance the transition towards a net-zero economy.
About the Program Manager Role
The cement sector accounts for approximately 8% of global CO₂ emissions, according to the vacancy description. Reducing emissions from cement and building materials is therefore an important part of broader industrial decarbonisation efforts.
The Program Manager will work closely with the Director of Cement and Building Materials to implement strategic priorities and manage a portfolio of grants. The role also involves connecting organisations, facilitating knowledge exchange, identifying emerging opportunities, and supporting initiatives that advance industrial climate solutions.
The successful candidate will need to combine strong analytical and organisational skills with an understanding of climate change, grantmaking, and the challenges facing the cement and building materials industries.
Key Responsibilities
1. Grantmaking and Programme Oversight
Approximately 40% of the role focuses on grantmaking and programme oversight. Responsibilities include:
- Managing the grant lifecycle, from initial assessment and structuring to evaluation.
- Maintaining relationships with grantees and ensuring effective communication.
- Identifying new opportunities in cement and building materials, particularly in emerging markets.
- Supporting collaboration across ClimateWorks teams.
- Providing guidance and mentoring to colleagues.
2. Knowledge Exchange and Stakeholder Engagement
Approximately 30% of the role involves engaging with partners and sharing knowledge. The Program Manager will:
- Build relationships with funders, grantees, academic experts, industry representatives, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor innovations, policies, and decarbonisation pathways, particularly in Africa, India, and Asia.
- Participate in relevant international events.
- Organise knowledge-sharing activities, including meetings, webinars, and other engagements.
- Prepare proposals, budgets, briefings, and communication materials.
3. Strategy Development and Execution
Approximately 20% of the position supports strategic planning and implementation. Duties include identifying prospective grantees, developing grantmaking priorities, supporting the Director with strategic plans, and contributing to funder outreach and proposal development.
The remaining 10% covers additional programme responsibilities, meetings, retreats, and related activities.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have 5–7 years of experience in programme management, grantmaking, or partnership development in climate, industry, or related fields.
Required qualifications and experience include:
- A strong understanding of industrial decarbonisation, particularly cement and building materials.
- Experience managing grants or working with nonprofits, foundations, or multilateral initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong research, analytical, and project management abilities.
- The ability to manage projects independently and exercise sound judgement.
- Experience working across international time zones.
- A commitment to climate action, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.
A master’s degree in engineering, policy, or another relevant field is preferred. Experience working in Africa, India, Southeast Asia, or other emerging markets is also desirable.
Location and Remote Work Arrangements
Although ClimateWorks Foundation is based in San Francisco, this position is classified as Europe-based. Applicants should currently be located in a time zone aligned with BST or CET, including equivalent time zones such as West Africa.
The role requires collaboration with colleagues and partners across the globe, including frequent calls with the core team in California and regular engagement with stakeholders in Africa and Asia. Candidates should also be available for approximately three to four international trips each year.
Applicants based outside the stated time-zone regions should confirm their eligibility with the recruitment team before applying.
Salary and Benefits
The salary will depend on the successful candidate’s location and local labour market. For the United Kingdom, the advertised reference range is £90,000–£95,000 annually.
ClimateWorks Foundation also advertises a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage.
- 20 days of paid time off for first-year employees, increasing in subsequent years.
- 14 paid holidays annually.
- Paid sabbatical leave for eligible employees.
- Retirement plan contributions and matching, subject to the applicable benefits arrangements.
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Family care support, including fertility, child, elder, and pet care.
- Physical, financial, and mental wellness benefits.
International benefits are administered through Pebl, a third-party professional employer organisation, according to the vacancy description.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should review the complete job description and submit their applications through the official ClimateWorks Foundation recruitment portal.
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Review the location requirements, qualifications, and international travel expectations before applying. The vacancy information provided does not specify an application deadline, so consult the official recruitment page for the latest details.
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