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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, 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.
Palladium is part of GISI’s global family of companies, which aims to create solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion, GISI’s approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countries worldwide providing construction, program/project management, and engineering consulting services.

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, 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.

The company is seeking a Senior Manager, Sustainable Infrastructure - Oil & Gas to bring team management experience and technical acumen to both business development and project delivery. The role will focus on oil and gas sector clients across the value chain, including upstream, midstream and downstream operations, as well as associated infrastructure such as pipelines, LNG terminals, shipping and logistics, storage, and refining assets. Competitive candidates should demonstrate experience working with these types of assets on ESG strategy, impact program design, and implementation, including workforce development, local content, economic diversification, community investment, and integration of ESG considerations into operational contexts. The Senior Manager will also contribute to business development efforts, including strategic planning, portfolio forecasting, proposal development, partnering, networking, and recruitment. Fluency in English and one other additional language – French (preferred), Spanish, Arabic, 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. The 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.

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 expanding Palladium’s engagement with oil and gas companies and operators of associated infrastructure (pipelines, LNG terminals, shipping/logistics, storage and refining)
• Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals principally targeting private sector and blended finance opportunities with oil and gas clients focusing on ESG strategy, impact program design and implementation, local content, economic diversification, and regional development initiatives linked to energy infrastructure

Technical Work

• Work with the team to develop short‑term inputs and/or consultancy assignments on topics such as economic development, local content, workforce development, ESG strategy and inclusive business models in oil and gas and related infrastructure contexts
• Lead technical input into the design, planning and delivery of ESG and impact initiatives driven by oil and gas operators and infrastructure developers, including pipelines, LNG terminals, shipping/logistics corridors and refining operations that engage private sector, impact funders or development organizations to co‑invest in positive impact
• Contribute to research, analysis and publication of technical reports, case studies, policy/program approaches, and results summaries on themes related to ESG performance in the energy sector, community resilience, regional economic development and transition in oil and gas dependent regions
• Help identify, build, and maintain relationships with partners and consultants that can provide technical expertise to Palladium‑managed projects
• Stay current on trends and tendencies in the oil and gas sector and track structural, governance and ESG target changes for key clients across upstream, midstream, downstream and infrastructure segments
• Work with others in the EGNC Portfolio to promote and build Palladium’s technical capability, especially regarding work with mining companies
• 7+ years of senior‑level experience in a client‑facing management role on large, private/public sector projects, especially relating to oil and gas and/or associated infrastructure with exposure to ESG, economic development or impact programming
• 5+ years working directly with oil and gas companies, operators or infrastructure developers as clients
• Fluency in English and at least another language, in either French (preferred), Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese
• Strong networks in the oil and gas and broader energy infrastructure sector
• Preference for experience managing teams across geographies and cultures
• Proven experience in emerging market issues and/or contexts
• Experience leading business development efforts and ability to leverage networks to activate new client portfolios quickly

Core Abilities Required

• Strong ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and/or complex projects/assignments as demonstrated by experience to date
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by speaking engagements and/or written documents produced
• Financial acumen and the ability to generate and analyze financial reports and forecasts using Excel
• Sound problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to encouraging diversity, inclusion, and equity in teams and programs
• Master’s in Economics, Social Sciences, Business Administration, International Development, Political Science, or related fields
• Experience engaging multisector stakeholders in oil & gas and related infrastructure communities and regions
• Proven ability to apply and adapt models and approaches to catalyzing enduring and inclusive economic growth in emerging markets
• Experience with conceptualizing and writing technical proposals and reports for private sector clients and international donors, including both PowerPoint and text documents
• Experience with conceptualizing and delivering presentations to small and large groups both in‑person and virtually

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The position may close once a suitable candidate is found.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual, or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding – We define Safeguarding as the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process, including safeguarding‑focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.