Senior Manager, Environmental Services for the Mining Industry

Palladium: Make It Possible; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Palladium is seeking a Senior Manager, Environmental Services for the Mining Industry to lead team management and provide technical expertise across business development and project delivery in environmental risk management, impact strategy, and implementation, particularly within mining and related sectors.

The role requires extensive experience in environmental risks in mining, biodiversity, decarbonization, tailings, water, and rehabilitation initiatives, with a track record in North America

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in environmental risks in mining.
• Experience designing and implementing environmental management plans.
• Experience overseeing biodiversity, decarbonization, major hazards, tailings, waste, water, air, and rehabilitation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality results across complex assignments.
• Oversee proposal development, budgeting, planning, implementation, and reporting for timely delivery.
• Identify, engage and manage partners/subcontractors to strengthen technical quality and delivery capacity.
• Manage partner/subcontractor performance to ensure contractually compliant delivery of inputs, outputs, and outcomes.
• Serve as Project Director, ensuring quality assurance for deliverables and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Environmental risk management

Job description

About Palladium

Operating in over 50 countries, Palladium is a global consulting and implementation company working in partnership with governments, businesses, investors, and communities to design and deliver solutions that create lasting positive impact. We address some of the world's most complex challenges across infrastructure, economic growth and natural capital, health, energy, climate and environment, and digital transformation - strengthening systems, institutions, and markets to support inclusive and sustainable development. Our more than 2,100 staff worldwide work as trusted advisors across diverse contexts, combining deep technical expertise, implementation techniques, and innovative technology to deliver locally informed, client-focused solutions that help organizations achieve measurable, sustainable impact.

About Palladium

Operating in over 50 countries, Palladium is a global consulting and implementation company working in partnership with governments, businesses, investors, and communities to design and deliver solutions that create lasting positive impact. We address some of the world's most complex challenges across infrastructure, economic growth and natural capital, health, energy, climate and environment, and digital transformation - strengthening systems, institutions, and markets to support inclusive and sustainable development. Our more than 2,100 staff worldwide work as trusted advisors across diverse contexts, combining deep technical expertise, implementation techniques, and innovative technology to deliver locally informed, client-focused solutions that help organizations achieve measurable, sustainable impact.

This Opportunity

The Sustainable Infrastructure team, part of the broader Economic Growth & Natural Capital (EGNC) Portfolio, partners with mining companies to design and implement positive impact programs - such as workforce skilling, reforestation, and sustainable agriculture that benefit mining communities and regions. The team works across the entire mining life cycle, helping clients achieve ESG targets while building the foundation for community resilience beyond mine closure. The team draws on expertise from the wider EGNC portfolio, which also works with private sector clients as well as philanthropic bodies and diverse donors (IDB, USDA, AFD, WB) to support agricultural value chain development, enhance women's access to finance, and mobilize capital for climate-positive initiatives. Overall, the business seeks to unlock and scale innovative solutions that drive inclusive growth and deliver sustainable value for communities.

Palladium is seeking a Senior Manager, Environmental Services for the Mining Industry

to lead team management and provide technical expertise across business development and project delivery in environmental risk management, impact strategy, and implementation, particularly within mining, infrastructure, climate, and nature-based solutions. The role requires strong expertise in environmental risks in mining, including experience designing and implementing environmental management plans, and overseeing biodiversity, decarbonization, major hazards, tailings, waste, water, air, and rehabilitation initiatives. Candidates should have experience in the closure phase of the asset lifecycle, including Post Mining Land Use planning and program design, and demonstrate a track record of working with diverse mining clients in North America. The position also supports business development efforts such as strategic planning, pipeline forecasting, proposal development, partnerships, networking, and recruitment.

Fluency in English and one additional language – French, Spanish, or Portuguese is required.

Location and Compensation

The position can be based out of Palladium's Arlington, VA office or remote in the United States (only some states may be considered). Applicants must have current/future work authorization in the US as visa sponsorship cannot be provided.

The annual base salary for this position is expected to range from $120,000 to $140,000. Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium's business or organizational needs.

This role is also posted in the UK; however, there is only one available position.

Reporting Lines

• This role reports to the Director, Sustainable Infrastructure (UK based)

Primary Roles And Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused results across complex assignments
• Oversee proposal development, budgeting, project planning, implementation, and reporting to ensure timely and effective delivery
• Identify, engage, and manage partners and subcontractors to strengthen technical quality and delivery capacity
• Manage partner and subcontractor performance to ensure contractually compliant delivery of agreed inputs, outputs, and outcomes
• Serve as Project Director, providing quality assurance for deliverables and oversight of budgets, client relationships, and overall project performance

Business Development

• Contribute to the identification, assessment, and pursuit of new business opportunities with a focus on opening business with new clients and broadening Palladium's work in the closure and environmental performance space and ability to leverage their own network activating new client portfolios quickly
• Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals principally targeting private sector and blended finance opportunities with mining sector clients (focus on