Technology and Innovation Project Manager

ClimeCo LLC is hiring a Technology and Innovation Project Manager to oversee IT projects within a fully remote team across the U.S. The role involves planning and executing technology initiatives related to cloud platforms and enterprise systems while aligning stakeholders and managing multiple projects. The company emphasizes diversity and inclusivity, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Description:
Background


ClimeCo is a global sustainability company headquartered in Pennsylvania with projects and partners all over the world. Our mission is to advance the low-carbon future and restore nature with market-based solutions. We offer comprehensive services spanning environmental asset innovation, ESG and climate strategy consulting, regulatory and policy advisory, environmental credits, API solutions, and climate action certification programs.


Our growing team of respected industry experts collaborate with companies of all sizes, governmental groups, NGOs, and capital markets players on ESG, decarbonization, and policy issues—allowing us to develop high-quality, purpose-built end-to-end sustainability solutions with measurable impact. We are steadfastly committed to educating and empowering our clients, no matter where they are in their sustainability journey, to be confident in a rapidly evolving marketplace.


ClimeCo is seeking a contractor as a Technology and Innovation Project Manager to join our IT team.


Position Description


ClimeCo is seeking an experienced Technology and Innovation Project Manager to lead and coordinate technology initiatives across a small, all-remote workforce distributed throughout the U.S. This role oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects involving cloud platforms, enterprise systems, internal development, compliance initiatives, and third-party vendors.


This role requires strong cross-functional leadership to align stakeholders across business units, often coordinating work across multiple time zones. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically fluent, and comfortable building consensus among distributed stakeholders in modern SaaS and cloud environments.This position is remote.


ClimeCo embraces diversity and welcomes candidates who contribute to a climate that supports our staff of all identities and backgrounds. We further commit ourselves to an inclusive workplace where we value the perspectives of all employees by recognizing and appreciating their unique skills and talents. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.


Responsibilities



Lead end-to-end IT project delivery from requirements gathering through implementation and post-launch support
Manage concurrent projects involving enterprise platforms, internal development, security and compliance, and vendor-led initiatives
Partner with business stakeholders to translate business needs into clear technical project plans
Coordinate with internal developers and third-party vendors to ensure scope, timelines, and deliverables are met
Provide oversight to project documentation and processes, ensuring timelines, risk registers, and status reporting are accurate and maintained
Identify risks and dependencies early and recommend mitigation strategies
Ensure projects align with ClimeCo's ESG mission, security standards, and operational goals
Facilitate collaboration and drive alignment across business units with competing priorities and varying technical literacy
Build consensus among distributed teams and stakeholders, influencing outcomes without direct authority
Manage asynchronous communication and coordination across time zones to maintain project momentum
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements



5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager
Proven experience managing technology projects in a remote or distributed environment
Strong understanding of IT systems, cloud platforms, and software development lifecycles
Experience coordinating internal teams and external and third-party vendors
Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries and rally diverse stakeholders toward common goals
Experience managing projects requiring cross-departmental input and buy-in
Experience managing contract or outsourced software development engagements

Preferred Qualifications



Experience leading custom software development initiatives
Familiarity with Python and JavaScript development projects (hands-on coding not required)
Experience with ISO and/or SOC 2 compliance projects
Background supporting ESG, sustainability, carbon markets, or environmental technology initiatives
Project Management certification (PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar)
Experience with enterprise platforms including NetSuite, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, or Azure
Proficiency with project and documentation tools such as Jira, Confluence, Basecamp, Asana, or Teamwork