Senior Manager, Sustainable Infrastructure Environment

SeniorManager Sustainable Infrastructure - Environment

About Palladium:

Operating in over 50 countriesPalladiumis a global consulting and implementation company working in partnership withgovernments businesses investors and communities to design and deliversolutions that create lasting positive impact. We address some of the worldsmost complex challenges across infrastructure economic growth and naturalcapital health energy climate and environment and digitaltransformationstrengthening systems institutions and markets to supportinclusive and sustainable development. Our more than 2100 staff worldwide workas trusted advisors across diverse contexts combining deep technicalexpertise implementation techniques and innovative technology to deliverlocally informed client-focused solutions that help organizations achievemeasurable sustainable impact.

Palladium ispart of GISIs global family of companies which aims to create solutions forthe worlds most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billionGISIs approximately 15000 employees are engaged in projects across 100countries worldwide providing construction program/project management andengineering consulting services.

This Opportunity:

The Sustainable Infrastructure team part of the broader EconomicGrowth & Natural Capital (EGNC) Portfolio based in Palladiums Americas region partners with mining companiesto design and implement positive impact programssuch as workforce skillingreforestation and sustainable agriculturethat benefit mining communities andregions. The team works across the entire mining life cycle helping clientsachieve ESG targets while building the foundation for community resiliencebeyond mine closure. The team draws on expertise from the wider EGNC portfoliowhich also works with private sector clients as well as philanthropic bodiesand diverse donors (IDB USDA AFD WB) to support agricultural value chaindevelopment enhance womens access to finance and mobilize capital forclimate-positive initiatives. Overall the business seeks to unlock and scaleinnovative solutions that drive inclusive growth and deliver sustainable valuefor communities

Palladium isseeking a Senior Manager Sustainable Infrastructure Environment tolead team management and provide technical expertise across businessdevelopment and project delivery in environmental risk management impactstrategy and implementation particularly within mining infrastructureclimate and nature-based solutions. The role requires strong expertise inenvironmental risks in mining including experience designing and implementingenvironmental management plans and overseeing biodiversity decarbonizationmajor hazards tailings waste water air and rehabilitation should have experience in the closure phase of the asset lifecycleincluding Post Mining Land Use planning and program design and demonstrate atrack record of working with diverse mining clients in North America. Theposition also supports business development efforts such as strategic planningpipeline forecasting proposal development partnerships networking andrecruitment. Fluency in English and one additional language FrenchSpanish or Portuguese is required.

Location:

The position can be based out of Palladiums London office. Applicantsmust have current/future work authorization in the UK as visa sponsorshipcannot be provided.

This role is also posted in the US; however there is only one position available.

Reporting Lines:

• This role reports to the Director Sustainable Infrastructure (UK based)

PrimaryRoles and Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality client-focused results across complex assignments
  
• Oversee proposal development budgeting project planning implementation and reporting to ensure timely and effective delivery
  
• Identify engage and manage partners and subcontractors to strengthen technical quality and delivery capacity
  
• Manage partner and subcontractor performance to ensure contractually compliant delivery of agreed inputs outputs and outcomes
  
• Serve as Project Director providing quality assurance for deliverables and oversight of budgets client relationships and overall project performance
  

Business Development

• Contribute to the identification assessment and pursuit of new business opportunities with a focus on opening business with new clients and broadening Palladiums work in the closure and environmental performance space and ability to leverage their own network activating new client portfolios quickly
• Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals principally targeting private sector and blended finance opportunities with mining sector clients (focus on impact program design & implementation work with standards setting bodies to enhance community resilience requirements closure and post mining land use engagements and integrated environmental risk and management support etc.)

Technical Work

• Work with the team to develop short-term inputs and/or consultancy assignments on topics such as environmental risk management biodiversity decarbonization major hazards tailings waste water air quality rehabilitation regional economic development climate finance and nature-based solutions
  
• Lead technical input into the design planning and delivery of environmental and socioeconomic impact initiatives driven by mining companies including the development and implementation of environmental management plans and systems that also engage private sector impact funders or development organizations to co-invest in positive impact
  
• Contribute to research analysis and publication of technical reports case studies policy/program approaches and results summaries on themes related to environmental risk community resilience regional economic development post mining land use closure rehabilitation and social and just transition in emerging markets
  
• Help to identify build and maintain relationships with partners and consultants that can provide environmental and technical expertise to Palladium-managed projects
  
• Stay current on trends and tendencies in the mining sector and track structural governance and ESG target changes for key clients including evolving expectations on biodiversity decarbonization tailings waste water and closure
  
• Work with others in the EGNC Portfolio to promote and build Palladiums technical capability especially regarding integrated environmental and socioeconomic work with mining companies
  

EssentialCriteria:

• 7 years of senior-level experience in a client-facing management role on large private/public sector projects especially relating to mining industry environmental management closure and/or ESG implementation with exposure to climate nature-based solutions or regional economic development
  
• 5 years working directly with mining companies as clients
  
• Fluency in English and at least one other language in either French Spanish or Portuguese
  
• Masters in Environmental Science Environmental Engineering Natural Resources Economics Anthropology Sociology Business Administration International Development Politics or related discipline preferred
  
• Strong networks in the mining and minerals sector
  
• Preference for experience managing teams across geographies and cultures
  
• Proven experience in or on emerging market issues and/or contexts
  
• Experience leading business development efforts
  
• Strong environmental background including understanding of environmental risks in the mining context and demonstrated experience leading the design and implementation of environmental management plans and/or managing biodiversity decarbonization major hazards tailings waste water air and rehabilitation efforts
  
• In-house experience working for a mining company preferred
  

CoreAbilities Required:

• Strong ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and/or complex projects/assignments as demonstrated by experience to date
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by speaking engagements and/or written documents produced
  
• Financial acumen and the ability to generate and analyze financial reports and forecasts using Excel
  
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
  Demonstrated commitment to encourage diversityinclusion and equity in teams and programs
  
• Experience implementing post mining land use programs and working in the closure and rehabilitation phase of the asset life cycle
  
• Experience engaging multisector stakeholders in mining communities and regions
  
• Proven ability to apply and adapt models and approaches to catalyzing enduring and inclusive environmental and socioeconomic outcomes in emerging markets
  
• Experience with conceptualizing and writing technical proposals and reports for private sector clients as well as international donors including both PowerPoint and
• text documents
  
• Experience with conceptualizing and delivering presentations to small and large groups both in-person and virtually

Applications will beaccepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early as the positionmay close once a suitable candidate is found.

Equity Diversity &Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity diversity and inclusion intoeverything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society andactively encourage diversity to drive innovation creativity success and goodpractice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in ourworkforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fairtreatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. Theseinclude: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background age race genderidentity and expression religion ethnicity sexual orientation disabilitynationality veteran marital or Indigenous status.

Should you require anyadjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process (due todisability neurodiversity or for any other circumstance) please email ourteam at and wewill be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We defineSafeguarding as the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect ourpeople clients and the communities we work with from harm. We are committedto ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladiumare treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject toan enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and arigorous due diligence process.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager