Project Development Manager

InSoil; Tarragona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A climate finance company in Spain is seeking a Project Development Manager to oversee the development of carbon projects within the Voluntary Carbon Market. The successful candidate will manage all phases of project development from scoping to compliance and leverage cross-functional collaboration to ensure project success. Required qualifications include at least 4 years of experience with land-based carbon projects and a degree in a relevant field. This role offers the chance to contribute to impactful climate solutions and sustainability initiatives.

Servicios

Opportunity to impact climate finance

Work with a high-impact team

Formación

• Minimum 4 years of experience in managing carbon projects under global standards.
• Experience in regenerative agriculture and soil carbon is an asset.
• Hands-on expertise in AFOLU project development.

Responsabilidades

• Manage development of IALM carbon projects under VCS standards.
• Prepare project documentation and ensure compliance with methodologies.
• Track project progress, milestones, and manage cross-functional teams.

Conocimientos

Project management

Carbon accounting

Regenerative agriculture

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation preparation

Educación

Bachelor's or Master’s in Environmental Science, Agronomy, or related field

Herramientas

Excel

Remote sensing technologies

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Project Development Manager

About InSoil

InSoil is a climate finance company funding the transition to regenerative agriculture across Europe. With a strong emphasis on soil health and carbon sequestration, InSoil supports farmers through medium‑term financing, expert agrotechnical guidance, and advanced soil and emissions monitoring technologies. This integrated approach enables farmers to adopt sustainable practices and generate high‑integrity carbon credits, creating new revenue streams while building climate resilience in agriculture.

With a mission to sequester 1 gigaton of CO₂e by 2050, InSoil has financed over €83 million, enrolled 800,000 hectares of farmland, and supports farmers with technical agronomy, remote sensing, and educational programs. By combining capital, carbon certification, and agronomic expertise, InSoil enables investors and farmers to drive meaningful climate impact and financial returns.

Job Summary

The Project Development Manager will support the full lifecycle development of Improved Agricultural Land Management (IALM) projects under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and other standards within the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM). This role drives projects from early‑stage feasibility through to environmental attributes issuance and post‑issuance monitoring periods. Responsibilities include managing all phases of project development: scoping, feasibility, documentation, validation, verification, and compliance with evolving methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day development of IALM carbon projects to ensure compliance with VCS and other standards.
• Track progress against timelines, milestones, and KPIs; adapt roadmaps proactively.
• Manage and align cross‑functional collaboration (data science, agronomy, farmer engagement, MMRV, business development).
• Facilitate recurring internal check‑ins and milestone meetings with stakeholders.
• Prepare and construct carbon project documentation (Project Descriptions, Monitoring Reports, and supporting materials).
• Ensure adherence to VCS methodologies and other applicable standards.
• Address findings from validation and verification bodies promptly.
• Maintain comprehensive, audit‑ready documentation and project records.
• Respond to inquiries regarding project compliance, risks, and milestones.
• Collaborate with data and agronomy teams to review field data, modeling outputs, and remote sensing insights.
• Ensure data quality and consistency for Monitoring Reports and baseline assessments.
• Track actual vs. forecasted carbon outcomes and flag anomalies early.
• Monitor changes in VCS and other methodologies, voluntary carbon market trends, and agricultural decarbonization initiatives.
• Share regulatory or strategic updates with internal teams for proactive alignment.
• Identify opportunities to optimize project design, scale, or impact based on new methodologies or innovations.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Background

• At least 4 years managing land‑based carbon projects under global standards (Verra, Gold Standard, Isometric, CCP, etc.).
• Hands‑on expertise in AFOLU project development and documentation preparation.
• Experience in regenerative agriculture and soil carbon is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with GHG accounting and reporting, including removals and avoided emissions within a GHG inventory context.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Agronomy, Sustainability, Climate Change, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Quantitative or technical training is a strong plus.

Technical Skills

• In‑depth understanding of AFOLU methodologies and carbon MMRV systems.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities under Verra.
• Familiarity with digital monitoring technologies and remote sensing.
• Experience in Excel‑based project modeling and tracking, and AI‑driven tools.

Project Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and deliver multi‑stakeholder projects under defined timelines.
• Skilled at facilitating coordination across cross‑functional teams and external validation partners.
• Capable of translating technical complexity into actionable workflows.

Soft Skills

• Proactive, solutions‑oriented, and able to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities to align diverse stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose‑driven, high‑impact team scaling agricultural climate solutions across global landscapes. Play a leading role in shaping carbon projects that drive measurable regenerative, environmental, economic, and social outcomes.