Senior Manager - Urban Biodiversity

Farmers for Forests; Delhi; Hybrid; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative environmental organization in Delhi is seeking a project manager to lead the planning and execution of urban biodiversity park projects. The role requires a minimum of 5–8 years of experience in urban restoration or project management within the environmental sector. Responsibilities include overseeing project budgets, timelines, and team coordination with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have proven skills in managing cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in implementation of urban restoration projects.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams is essential.
• Expertise in budgeting and on-ground execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and monitoring of urban biodiversity park projects.
• Coordinate with government agencies and corporate partners.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Supervise field teams and maintain project sites.
• Document project progress and support communication efforts.

Skills

Project management

Team management

Budgeting

Client relations

Ecological restoration

Job description

F4F is a Hybrid Social Enterprise working to protect and increase India’s biodiverse forest cover in close collaboration with rural communities. Founded in December 2019, F4F is one of the few organizations in India working in the forestry sector and using a payment-for-ecosystem services model for its environmental protection and restoration activities.

We have also featured on DW TV and Scroll's Eco India series as well as DW Hindi . We have also been selected as one of India's top innovators working in the ecosystem restoration and conservation sector by the World Economic Forum .

Job Description

Lead planning, implementation, and monitoring of urban biodiversity park projects from concept to completion. Coordinate with government agencies, corporate partners, and technical experts to ensure smooth project execution. Oversee landscape design, species selection, plantation, and ecological restoration activities aligned with biodiversity goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead planning, implementation, and monitoring of urban biodiversity park projects from concept to completion.

Coordinate with government agencies, corporate partners, and technical experts to ensure smooth project execution.

Oversee landscape design, species selection, plantation, and ecological restoration activities aligned with biodiversity goals.

Manage project budgets, timelines, and quality standards while ensuring environmental compliance and safety norms.

Supervise field teams, vendors, and consultants to ensure effective delivery and maintenance of project sites.

Document project progress, prepare reports, and support communication efforts to highlight project impact and learnings.

Requirements

Minimum 5–8 years of experience in implementation of urban restoration projects, project management, or operations, preferably in the environmental, rural development, or sustainability sector.

Experience in managing cross-functional teams, client relations, budgeting, and on-ground execution is essential.