Program Manager – Market Based Measures for Logistics Decarbonization

Smart Freight Centre

Amsterdam

Hybrid

EUR 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

NS Business card for commuting

Bike loan scheme

Unlimited access to learning opportunities

Mental health support access

Team-building activities

Job summary

A non-profit organization focused on logistics sustainability seeks a Program Manager to lead initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the logistics sector. You will coordinate multiple workstreams, foster stakeholder engagement, and manage communication efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, experience in sustainability, and a track record in stakeholder engagement. Join a passionate team driving significant change in the logistics industry while working in a hybrid setup in Amsterdam.

Qualifications

3+ years in sustainability or climate change space, ideally in freight/logistics.
Technical knowledge of emissions accounting for market-based measures.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

Lead Market Based Measures Program focusing on decarbonization.
Manage project plans and stakeholder engagement activities.
Develop communication plans for external stakeholders.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Job description

Program Manager – Market Based Measures for Logistics Decarbonization

Think about the package that just arrived at your doorstep; the products on store shelves, or the goods being shipped across oceans. Logistics is everywhere, powering the world we live in. And because it’s everywhere, it’s also one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions globally.

That’s where Smart Freight Centre (SFC) steps in. We’re tackling the carbon footprint of logistics head‑on, working with businesses, governments, and key players around the globe. Our mission? To transform the logistics sector into a zero‑emission industry by 2050—or hopefully even sooner. Want to help drive this change? Join us.

About the position

SFC is managing a program focused on advancing the rules, design and implementation of robust market‑based measures for logistics decarbonization (specifically those based on voluntary book and claim chain of custody systems). We are looking to drive further convergence of the international standards and the subsequent adoption of high‑quality market‑based measures in transportation at scale, as well as assess the requirements guardrails for independent third‑party assurance. The primary focus of the role is to lead and manage the program across the various work streams, including stakeholder management and facilitation of a variety of high‑profile stakeholder working groups.

The candidate will work closely with the Technical Director, CEO, large multinational companies, representatives from the environmental NGO community as well as the internal teams working on these topics.

Responsibilities

Lead the Market Based Measures Program, including Book and Claim Community and our Conformity Assessment Scheme.
Day‑to‑day project management and oversight of the overall work plan for the alignment and further development of the program and all its aspects under a common umbrella.
Develop and implement a communication and public engagement plan that conveys a compelling and coherent messaging about market‑based measures and the necessity for having assurance processes in place to external stakeholders and lead stakeholder engagement with a focus on delivery.
Ensure alignment across several work streams focused on different aspects of the development and advancement of market measures for transport decarbonization.
Organize and lead workgroup meetings, distill key takeaways from meetings and convey that information to meeting participants and others, navigating both expert audiences and high‑profile stakeholders alike.
Apply communication and facilitation skills to guide and encourage a range of stakeholders with different interests to achieve consensus and to agree to concrete decisions and actions.
Manage the current Conformity Assessment Scheme and its transition into the new overall setup, ensuring adequate focus and organization of resources.

Qualifications

Exceptional facilitation, communication, program and project management skills.
Technical knowledge of emissions accounting, accounting practices for market‑based measures in transportation and how these impacts are reported and verified.
Knowledge of verification and validation processes for emissions reports, preferably also for market‑based measures.
Technical skills and understanding of the freight transport sector and its decarbonization challenges.
Three or more years of work experience in the sustainability and/or climate change space, preferably in the freight and logistics sector.
A strong track record of excellent stakeholder engagement.
Proven success in developing new programs and delivering impactful projects.
Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced working environment.
A proactive, organized, and innovative work attitude.
Excellent writing skills and ability to make technical content accessible to non‑technical audiences.
Fluency in English, comparable to a native English speaker. Additional language skills welcome.
Experience in training facilitation skills preferred.
Ability to work independently and also within a team.
Ability to easily adapt to changing situations and prioritize accordingly.
Motivation to make a difference in the world and to join a very passionate team driven by purpose.

Benefits

Take time for yourself: Enjoy 27 days of holiday and 10 public holidays.
Right where you need to be: Office located in the heart of Amsterdam, offering a hybrid working base.
Travel made easy: NS Business card for commuting within the Netherlands.
Bike loan scheme to support sustainable travel.
Unlimited access to Coursera and other learning opportunities.
Full access to OpenUp for mental health support.
Team‑building activities and social events.

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