Senior System Development Manager

ISCC – the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

Senior System Development Manager at ClimatePal overseeing development and positioning of carbon credit certification systems. Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance sustainability impact.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeKöln • 🇩🇪 GermanySenior💰 €85,000 - €95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the development, continuous improvement and operation of ClimatePal certification systems, methodologies, registries and related system documents
Supporting the recognition and positioning of ClimatePal systems under relevant regulatory and voluntary carbon market frameworks, incl. the EU Carbon Removal & Carbon Farming Regulation, ISCC PLUS, ISCC CORSIA and Paris Agreement Article 6.2, as well as biodiversity and ecosystem services approaches
Reviewing and evaluating project documentation related to greenhouse gas mitigation across sectors such as forestry, agriculture, peatlands and bioenergy
Operating the ClimatePal registry and maintaining high-quality project and certification documentation
Providing technical guidance to project developers, auditors, validation and verification bodies, incl. the development of trainings and technical documentation
Monitoring developments in voluntary carbon markets and relevant regulatory frameworks and updating system documents, templates, and certification methodologies
Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the carbon markets ecosystem
Contributing to public outreach activities through online content and presentations at events
Supporting the development of additional certification systems for environmental attribute certificates or carbon footprint

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in a relevant field such as environmental engineering, environmental studies, bioeconomy, energy management, natural sciences, life sciences, economics or business
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including solid expertise in carbon crediting and their frameworks, e.g. CDM or voluntary standards
Strong professional network in carbon markets
Very good understanding of certification systems and relevant EU legislation
Experience in areas such as GHG accounting, forestry, agriculture, bioenergy is an advantage
Strong analytical, strategic and organisational skills combined with a hands-on mindset
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with high intercultural competence
High level of integrity, reliability and professionalism
Excellent English and German language skills (minimum C1 level required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great Team Environment
Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
Close collaboration with our sister companies ISCC System GmbH, Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services, and TYC
The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
Individual learning and development plan
Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
Frequent feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
Many free language classes
Access to several trainings as well as specific technical courses
We promote from within!
Work-Life Balance
Hybrid set-up
4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
Flexible working hours and trust based working time
30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Carnival Monday)
Sabbatical options
A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
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Annual bonus scheme based on performance
Wellness Programs
Subsidized Urban Sports Club
Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

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Hard Skills & Tools

GHG accountingcarbon creditingcertification systemscarbon market frameworksproject documentation evaluationtechnical guidancetraining developmentenvironmental attribute certificatescarbon footprint analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillsstrategic skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementintercultural competenceintegrityreliabilityprofessionalismhands-on mindset