Climate Impact Accelerator Program Manager

Upaya Social Ventures; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Upaya Social Ventures seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of the ClimaFii Alliance and contribute to developing future accelerator programs. Based in Bangalore, the role requires 8–10 years of relevant experience in program management, entrepreneurship support, impact investing, climate innovation, or ecosystem development.

You will build strong relationships with founders and partners, manage cross-functional workstreams, and ensure high-quality execution from

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant professional experience in accelerator programs, entrepreneurship support, impact investing, consulting, or ecosystem-building organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs from design through execution.
• Experience working closely with founders and early- to growth-stage businesses.
• Strong understanding of business models, fundraising, and enterprise growth.
• Familiarity with climate solutions such as clean energy, distributed renewable energy (DRE), decarbonisation, circular economy, climate adaptation, or sustainable livelihoods.
• Excellent project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, presentations, and funder updates.
• Ability to independently solve problems, exercise sound judgement, and drive outcomes with limited supervision.
• Willingness to adapt and execute based on changing needs
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Scouting & Selections: Develop and implement a sourcing strategy for climate-focused businesses.
• Build relationships with ecosystem partners.
• Lead end-to-end selection process.
• Coordinate selection committee activities.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Entrepreneurship support

Impact investing

Climate innovation

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Upaya Social Ventures seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of the ClimaFii Alliance and contribute to developing future accelerator programs. Based in Bangalore, the role requires 8–10 years of relevant experience in program management, entrepreneurship support, impact investing, climate innovation, or ecosystem development.

You will build strong relationships with founders and partners, manage cross-functional workstreams, and ensure high-quality execution from