Senior Operations Executive

Sustainiam; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for self and family

Meal pass

Flexible benefits plan

On-site gym

Fun Fridays and team parties

Job summary

Sustainiam in Noida seeks a Senior Operations Executive to manage Carbon Projects and I-REC portfolios. This role demands a strong background in carbon standards and compliance to drive operational growth in sustainability efforts.

Key responsibilities include overseeing asset lifecycle management, authoring technical documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in the carbon markets and a relevant degree.

Join a fast-growing company focused on impactful climate solutions and enjoy perks like medical insurance and on-site amenities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of direct experience within carbon markets or sustainability operations.
• Proven track record in managing compliance-driven environmental commodity management.
• Hands-on experience interfacing with major environmental registries like Verra and Gold Standard.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the asset lifecycle, managing validation, verification, registration, and performance reporting.
• Collaborate across departments to streamline workflows and bridge operations with strategic goals.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory Architecture

Project Governance

Audit-Ready Communication

Precision Focus

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Engineering

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Description: Senior Operations Executive

Location: Noida (Work from Office)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 3+ years

About Sustainiam

Sustainiam enables the climate transition through data-backed, tech-enabled sustainability solutions. We work with enterprises to measure, reduce, and offset their emissions with real-world impact. As a fast-growing climate tech company, we combine environmental expertise with strong execution to deliver outcomes that matter.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Operations Executive to lead the complete, end-to-end lifecycle management of our Carbon Projects and International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) portfolio. In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in carbon standards, registry requirements, and project documentation to ensure seamless compliance and execution. As a cross-functional leader, you will collaborate across departments to streamline workflows and bridge technical operations with strategic goals. If you are a hands-on professional ready to drive operational growth and scale impactful environmental commodity initiatives, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carbon Asset & I-REC Lifecycle Management
• End-to-End Execution: Oversee the comprehensive asset lifecycle, managing validation, verification, registration, issuance, and performance reporting.
• Technical Documentation: Author and review Project Design Documents (PDDs), Monitoring Reports (MRs), and Emission Reduction (ER) declarations.
• Methodology Compliance: Align all project technical literature with established carbon methodologies and rigorous registry frameworks.
• I-REC Portfolio Oversight: Direct the asset registration and credit issuance pipelines for the International Renewable Energy Certificate portfolio.
• Registry Governance & Compliance
• Registry Engagement: Act as primary liaison with global registries (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard, I-REC) to guarantee strict regulatory adherence.
• Audit Facilitation: Coordinate with Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs) and third-party auditors to ensure seamless project clearance.
• Cross-Functional Technical Support
• Commercial Alignment: Partner with Sales and Sustainability divisions to deliver technical documentation and operational frameworks for clients.
• Feasibility Analytics: Provide data-driven inputs for technical feasibility assessments, commercial proposals, and advisory materials.
• Process Engineering & Scalability
• Market Intelligence: Monitor evolving global climate policies, emerging methodologies, and environmental commodity market dynamics.
• Infrastructure Scaling: Design and expand internal operational frameworks to support high-volume project pipelines.
• SOP Standardization: Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing asset registration, credit issuance, verification, and retirement protocols.
• Stakeholder Management & Reporting
• Relationship Management: Cultivate strategic relationships with internal business units and external regulatory stakeholders.
• Executive Reporting: Synthesize complex project data into executive summaries, milestone reports, and documentation status updates.

Qualifications and Skills

Educational Background

• Academic Credentials: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Engineering, or a highly technical, related field.

Professional Experience

• Industry Tenure: Minimum of 3+ years of direct experience within carbon markets, sustainability operations, or compliance-driven environmental commodity management.
• Domain Expertise: Proven track record in executing International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) operations or managing rigorous compliance frameworks for carbon offset projects.

Technical & Core Competencies

• Regulatory Architecture: Deep operational knowledge of the workflows, methodology frameworks, and documentation standards required for I-REC issuance and carbon project registration.
• Project Governance: Demonstrated capability to lead multiple technical projects simultaneously, maintaining strict control over timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Audit-Ready Communication: Highly articulated written and verbal communication skills, specifically tailored for navigating complex technical audits and registry inquiries.
• Precision Focus: Meticulous attention to detail with a strong emphasis on data integrity and compliance accuracy.

Preferred Attributes

• Registry Navigation: Direct hands-on experience interfacing with major environmental registries and standards bodies, specifically Verra (VCS), Gold Standard, and the I-REC standard.
• Technical Authoring: Practical experience drafting, reviewing, or optimizing Project Design Documents (PDDs), Monitoring Reports (MRs), or verification-ready datasets.
• AI Integration: Exposure to or experience using AI-powered tools and platforms to automate data extraction, streamline compliance checks, or accelerate technical documentation review.
• Data Systems Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in data management tools, workflow systems, and advanced spreadsheet modelling (Excel/Google Sheets) for MIS reporting.

Why Join Sustainiam?

• Make a Real Difference: Work on powerful climate projects that create actual, measurable benefits for our planet.
• Grow with a Fast-Moving Team: Join a purposeful, rapidly expanding company where you can learn new skills and advance your career quickly.
• Build the Future of Green Tech: Help us design and set up the systems that will shape how renewable energy and carbon projects run worldwide.

Perks and Benefits

Culture & Celebrations

• Fun Fridays, monthly team parties, and festival celebrations.
• Recognition for contributions and milestones.

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Medical insurance for self and family.
• Meal pass and daycare facilities.
• ESOPs to own a stake in our mission.
• Upskilling budget and flexible benefits plan.
• On-site gym and game zones.
• Access to cricket, tennis, and badminton courts.
• Creche and food outlets on campus.