Senior Program Manager

The Senior Program Manager at Climate Group will lead the EV100 expansion in Latin America, focusing on partnerships, policy engagement, and corporate fleet electrification. Responsibilities include building relationships, conducting research, collaborating with local partners, and organizing events in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. The role requires travel to these regions and emphasizes impact-driven strategies in a fast-paced environment.
Summary

Are you passionate about accelerating the shift to electric mobility? As Senior International Programme Manager – Transport, you’ll lead Climate Group’s EV100 expansion across Latin America, forging partnerships, shaping policy engagement, and empowering businesses to electrify their fleets.

In this dynamic role, you’ll work with corporate leaders, policymakers, and in-country partners to drive real change in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. From research and advocacy to high-impact events and strategic member engagement, you’ll play a key role in making EVs the new normal. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and want to influence the future of transport, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

Join Climate Group at a pivotal moment for the EV transition. Since launching EV100 in 2017, we’ve helped corporate leaders electrify their fleets. Today, businesses in our network are deploying thousands of EVs annually, accelerating market growth and influencing policy worldwide.

As Senior International Programme Manager, you will lead the expansion of our transport initiatives into Latin America. Working closely with the Head of Transport and cross-functional teams, you will implement our strategy across Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. You’ll collaborate with local partners and engage a growing network of EV100 members, driving corporate action and shaping the region’s EV future.

Key responsibilities will include:
• Build strong, action-driven relationships with aligned partners in Latin America, primarily through the Drive Electric Campaign.
• Conduct research and gather insights to ensure a deep understanding of electromobility in Latin America, informing member engagement and shaping our perspective on the global EV transition.
• Collaborate closely with the Transport Policy team and in-country partners to inform members in Latin America on key policies needed to drive the EV transition and involve them in related advocacy efforts.
• Work with the Knowledge Manager in the Transport team and in-country partners to develop and deliver events, member briefings, and resources tailored to support fleet electrification plans for members in the region.
• Partner with the Transport Membership Engagement team and in-country partners to identify and engage potential members while delivering activities to strengthen relationships with existing members.
• Coordinate with Communications colleagues to ensure prospective and existing members in Latin America are connected to relevant opportunities, such as platforms at events (both Climate Group-hosted and external) and media/press activities in key regions.
• Line manage the International Programme Manager counterpart for Asia and Africa.
• Travel to Latin America and other regions as required to represent Climate Group and our transport initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of Climate Group’s broader strategy.

About you

We value strengths and a passion for learning – if you meet most of the criteria below, we encourage you to apply.

Essential
• Impact oriented and results driven attitude, able to demonstrate contribution to successful impact outcomes and flexible and adaptive planning skills
• Strong organisational skills, with ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment, prioritising and delegating effectively
• Strong research and writing skills and ability to synthesise policy messaging from complex content
• Problem solving mindset with experience managing risks and challenging relationships
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across a range of cultural contexts
• Commitment to the mission of Climate Group and our Transport System
• Experience in developing and implementing corporate and member engagement strategies
• Excellent level of English

Desirable
• Experience developing and member engagement strategies and activities from a non-profit or private sector standpoint
• Working proficiency in Portuguese and Spanish
• Knowledge of transport decarbonisation, globally and in EV100 priority geographies
• Experience organising multi-stakeholder convenings, including workshops, roundtables, events etc
• Appreciation of commercial and financial drivers for businesses and NGOs
• Good at working in teams and with people from different countries

About Climate Group

Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all.

We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action.

We share what we achieve together to show more organisations what they could do. We are an international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Beijing, New Delhi and New York.

Climate Group is an international organisation, and we want to reflect that in our staff. People who work for us, and people who apply, need to feel heard, safe, and included. That is why we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout our application process and in our offices. We encourage applications from people of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ethnicities, as we value a wide range of experiences and perspectives.

Where you’ll work

Based in our London office, near the iconic Tower Bridge, you’ll enjoy a flexible hybrid working arrangement – three days in the office, two days from home each week.

Our office is designed to support both collaborative work and focused individual time. It includes accessible facilities, a well-equipped gym, secure bike storage, and showers. Plus, we’re easy to reach by bike and public transport.

The role will require occasional international travel.

What we offer

At Climate Group, our people are at the heart of what we do. You’ll join a global community of bold, ambitious doers committed to driving climate action fast.

This is a permanent position. The salary offered is £45,350 to £48,000 per annum, based on experience.

Many of our people work flexibly in different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about your preferred ways of working and if it works for the role and the team, we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Beyond working alongside friendly, motivated colleagues who will support and challenge you, we offer a fantastic benefits package:
• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days annually, plus public holidays and 3 extra days for our Christmas to New Year closure
• 10% employer pension contribution: Non-contributory scheme available after three months’ service
• Long-service reward: An additional day’s holiday after three and six years with us
• Flexible and hybrid working: Supporting your work-life balance
• Comprehensive health benefits: Cash plan and private medical insurance after completing probation
• Family-first policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus support for fertility treatments
• Wellbeing perks: Monthly wellbeing allowance and Headspace membership
• Additional leave options: Paid leave for volunteering, moving house, and getting married
• Peace of mind: Life assurance from your first day
• Cycling support: E-bike and bike loan scheme up to £1,000
• Travel made easier: Season ticket and e-bike membership loan scheme
• Investing in you: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive in a global, purpose-driven organisation

Apply now

Ready to make an impact? Apply now with your CV and a one-page cover letter that highlights how your experience and values align with our mission.

If you need any further information, require the job advert in an accessible format, or need additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Dominic Phinn, Head of Transport at DPhinn@ClimateGroup.org.

The closing date for applications is midnight GMT on Monday, 24 March 2025. We’ll be holding interviews on a rolling basis, therefore welcome and encourage early applications.

To be eligible for this position, you must meet the necessary criteria or hold a work visa to work in the UK. Please note that Climate Group does not cover relocation or sponsorship costs.

We will not be working with recruitment agencies for this role.