The Nature Conservancy

Program Manager

The Nature Conservancy

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $117,300 - $176,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead medium scale, highly complex business–critical conservation-centric AI initiatives, experiments, and collaborations in the Conservation Technology Strategy & Enablement function.
  • Manage and lead medium-scale, highly complex business-critical AI initiatives within the Conservation Technology Strategy & Enablement (CTSE) team.
  • Apply knowledge of AI/ML principles and advanced techniques to create conservation solutions.
  • Establish project goals, develop AI Enablement Plans, and manage Product Backlogs for the "AI Initiative."
  • Monitor progress against AI enablement metrics, conduct design sprints, and lead cross-functional teams in using Scrum methodologies.
  • Ensure coordination between TNC departments and tech-centric partners, such as Techstars startups.
  • Direct the resolution of complex business problems from a technical perspective and contribute to the development of organizational AI strategies and governance frameworks.
  • Provide mentorship to individual contributors and support thought leadership in AI innovation.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Natural Resources or Sustainability Studies focused on global environmental solutions.
  • Extensive program management experience in digital technology and data management portfolios within complex global organizations.
  • Certifications in Agile / Scrum
  • Product leadership with expertise in technical backlog management.
  • Experience transitioning innovation pilots from research phases into operational applications.
  • Strong commitment to sustainability-aligned AI principles and mission-driven organizational culture.
  • Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously under peak workload periods.
  • Critical thinker with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
  • Results driven.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 5 years of experience in an IT environment, including 4 years of IT project management experience.
  • Experience using project management techniques and tools including office tools such as the Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project.
Benefits
  • Health care benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
  • Parental leave
  • Accrued paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Other life and work well-being benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
AIMLproject managementbacklog managementdata managementdigital technologyScrum methodologiesdesign sprintsconservation solutionsinnovation pilots
Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshipcritical thinkingproblem-solvingresults drivenorganizational skillscommunicationcollaborationcommitment to sustainabilityability to manage multiple initiatives
Certifications
Agile certificationScrum certification