Allied Talent Partners

Project Manager – Carbon Removal Pilot, Enhanced Rock Weathering, Agriculture & Logistics

Allied Talent Partners

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Newcastle • South Africa

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About the role

  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) carbon removal pilot project
  • Coordinate complex logistics and manage farmer and contractor engagement
  • Ensure alignment with scientific monitoring and carbon credit verification requirements
  • Translate high-level pilot objectives into detailed execution plans
  • Define and refine operational processes and workflows for pilot execution
  • Identify and engage farmers interested in participating in the project
  • Conduct farm assessments for suitability including soil, access, and crop systems
  • Negotiate and execute participation agreements
  • Provide education on ERW benefits for climate and agriculture
  • Maintain ongoing relationships with participating farmers
  • Coordinate with crushing contractors for slag processing
  • Manage scheduling and logistics for slag collection
  • Oversee quality control of processed material
  • Coordinate transportation from processing to application sites
  • Liaise with spreading contractors and ensure logistics tracking
  • Coordinate with science teams to implement monitoring protocols
  • Liaise with carbon credit partners for verification compliance
  • Collect and maintain data required for verification
  • Ensure all activities are documented to required standards
  • Maintain records of slag quantities, locations, and application timing
  • Track project budget, monitor costs, and ensure financial discipline
  • Provide regular reporting to leadership and partners
  • Support evaluation of pilot outcomes
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
  • Contribute to development of standard operating procedures
  • Provide insights to support future scaling

Requirements

  • 5–7 years project management experience in complex logistical operations
  • Experience in agricultural sector including farmer engagement and soil management
  • Background in mining, bulk materials handling, or agricultural supply chains
  • Experience operating in ambiguous or first-of-its-kind project environments
  • Proven stakeholder management across contractors, technical teams, and partners
  • Knowledge of agricultural systems and seasonal planning cycles
  • Understanding of logistics coordination and supply chain management
  • Familiarity with data tracking and reporting for compliance-driven projects
  • Exposure to environmental monitoring or carbon credit systems
  • Proficiency in digital tools for project coordination and data management
  • Strong problem-solving and adaptive thinking capabilities
  • Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship management
  • High attention to detail in data management and reporting
  • Ability to operate effectively in uncertain and evolving environments
  • Cultural sensitivity and ability to engage local farming communities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementlogistics coordinationdata trackingreportingsoil managementstakeholder managementenvironmental monitoringcarbon credit systemsagricultural systemssupply chain management
Soft Skills
problem-solvingadaptive thinkingstakeholder communicationrelationship managementattention to detailcultural sensitivityengagement with local communities