Program Finance and Operations Lead

RMI

Program Finance and Operations Lead at RMI, supporting teams in global energy transition initiatives. Focusing on operational excellence and delivering mission-aligned results.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $77,732 - $121,950 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the team runs efficiently and delivers strong, mission aligned results
Support operational excellence by tracking alignment across strategy, resources, and execution
Track progress toward objectives, manage budgets, and ensure reporting to funders is clear
Support cross-workstream coordination and knowledge sharing
Support team’s operating rhythm, preparing materials and tracking follow-ups
Facilitate internal coordination with other programs and operations on shared resources
Support end-to-end budgeting and financial management
Track and analyze the funding pipeline
Support hiring, onboarding, and talent processes
Coordinate contracts, vendors, and invoicing processes
Maintain project data in RMI’s systems
Support coordination between program teams and RMI’s cross-functional departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-6 years of experience in operations, finance, consulting or related analytical roles in for-profit or nonprofit environments
Organizational skills required for successful operations of 50 person teams and complicated funding compliance
Experience supporting senior leadership with analysis, reporting and operational coordination
Outstanding analytical skills
Experience contributing to operational change in fast-growing organization
Ability to communicate with and manage diverse stakeholder groups within a remote or distributed environment, fostering clarity and trust.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
403b retirement match with immediate vesting
Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability
Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans
Health savings or flexible spending accounts
Fertility and hormonal health support
Mental health and wellness support
Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Paid sabbatical leave
Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography
Work from home and home technology allowances
Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)
Potential for bonuses and merit increases, which are tied to both individual and organizational performance
Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)
Hybrid / remote work options
Team retreats and geographic meetups
Rewards and recognition programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget managementfinancial managementdata analysisreportingcontract coordinationvendor managementproject managementoperational excellenceanalytical skillscompliance

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunicationstakeholder managementteam coordinationtrust buildingknowledge sharingoperational coordinationsupporting senior leadershipfostering clarityadaptability