Senior Impact Manager, Waste Sector & Data-to-Action

Carbon Mapper, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Mapper, Inc. seeks a Senior Impact Manager- Waste Sector to lead strategy and execution for engaging stakeholders and applying methane data to mitigation, policy, and program development. You will work with internal teams and external partners to develop sector goals, drive engagement, and build data-to-action partnerships.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, deep waste sector expertise, and strong relationship-building to advance Carbon Mapper’s impact on methane reductions globally.

Qualifications

• Significant experience (8+ years) in the waste sector or related field with a track record of outcomes.
• Strong understanding of waste management systems, policy frameworks, landfill operations, and regulatory contexts.
• Familiarity with remote sensing tech and data in emissions monitoring.
• Ability to develop and execute strategy using multiple levers to advance mitigation.
• Proven ability to build relationships across the waste management ecosystem.
• Experience managing staff and professional development.
• Ability to interpret sector datasets and support data-driven decisions.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, execution, and refinement of the waste sector data-to-action strategies.
• Engage stakeholders and advance organizational objectives using policy, regulation, partnerships, and incentives.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable plans with regions, priorities, timelines, and budgets.
• Monitor regulatory and industry trends to identify opportunities for methane reductions.
• Pursue partnerships, data integrations, pilots, and funding to expand impact.
• Oversee Waste Sector Analyst and provide guidance for growth.
• Track program outcomes for grant reporting and proposals.
• Integrate feedback from operators, regulators, and advocates to improve data products.
• Represent the waste sector within the Impact Team and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Waste sector expertise

Project management

Team leadership

Data-driven decision making

Written and spoken communication

Education

Advanced degree in environmental policy/science

Job description

Carbon Mapper, Inc. seeks a Senior Impact Manager- Waste Sector to lead strategy and execution for engaging stakeholders and applying methane data to mitigation, policy, and program development. You will work with internal teams and external partners to develop sector goals, drive engagement, and build data-to-action partnerships.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, deep waste sector expertise, and strong relationship-building to advance Carbon Mapper’s impact on methane reductions globally.