Program Operations Lead

Common River; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventure Scientists is hiring a full-time Program Operations Lead to support and lead their Programs team. The role involves people leadership, portfolio oversight, capacity planning, and building operational systems to help deliver complex conservation work across countries and cultures.

This nonprofit pairs scientists with individuals who can gather environmental data, and the position offers a hybrid (preferred) or remote setup with US-based partners.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on project or program management experience.
• 5+ years in people leadership with coaching and building a team.
• Portfolio of concurrent programs including some international exposure.
• Experience navigating cross-cultural, multi-time zone, varied regulatory environments.
• Experience building operational systems: workflows, dashboards, SOPs, documentation.
• Preferred PMP/PRINCE2 and CSM or Agile certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide people leadership and guidance to the Programs team.
• Oversee a portfolio of concurrent conservation programs.
• Plan capacity and optimize program delivery across countries and cultures.
• Develop and improve operating systems, workflows, dashboards, and SOPs.

Skills

Program management

People leadership

Cross-cultural collaboration

Portfolio management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

PMP Certification

PRINCE2 Certification

CSM / Agile Certification

Job description

Adventure Scientists | Bozeman, Montana (hybrid preferred); Remote (US-based) also considered

Full-time Program Operations Lead role at Adventure Scientists supporting team leadership, portfolio oversight, and operational systems for conservation projects.

Climate & Environment

Deadline

Salary: $89,000 - $109,000

Description

Adventure Scientists is hiring a full-time Program Operations Lead to support and lead their Programs team. The role involves people leadership, portfolio oversight, capacity planning, and building operational systems to help deliver complex conservation work across countries and cultures. The organization is a nonprofit that pairs scientists with individuals capable of gathering difficult-to-obtain environmental data.

Qualifications

Requires 7+ years of hands-on experience in project or program management in a remote or hybrid, dynamic environment. 5+ years of experience in people leadership, with demonstrated success coaching, developing, and supporting a team with varied roles and working styles. Proven experience overseeing a portfolio of concurrent programs, including some exposure to international program management, capacity planning, and prioritization. Strong experience navigating the operational complexities of international work, including cross-cultural collaboration, multiple time zones, local partner contexts, and differing logistical, financial, or regulatory environments. Experience building and improving operational systems, including workflows, planning tools, documentation, dashboards, standard operating procedures, and team rhythms. Preferred certifications include PMP or PRINCE2, and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or other Agile certifications.