[Hiring] Senior Manager of Technical Strategy & Operations @Apparel Impact Institute

Role Description

The Senior Manager of Technical Strategy & Operations reports to the Senior Director of Climate Strategy and works closely with the VP of Technology in building and executing Aii’s technical solution deployment function. The role combines factory-level utility and process engineering knowledge with structured problem-solving, research synthesis, strong organization, communication, presentation, and documentation skills. It serves as a central coordination and operations partner for the technical team, translating complex ideas, technical research, and strategic insights into structured systems, informational materials, and organizational knowledge that support decarbonization at the textile manufacturing level. The work sits at the intersection of climate solution strategy, research synthesis, methodology development, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in energy consulting, industrial decarbonization research, technical program management, or a related field
• Professional fluency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Factory level process and utility engineering experience
• Ability to quickly understand complex technical and industry topics
• Exceptional logical thinking and structured problem-solving ability
• Strong organizational and information synthesis skills
• Excellent PowerPoint and document preparation skills
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination abilities
• Highly proactive and capable of operating in fast-moving and ambiguous environments
• Strong attention to detail and execution capability
• Strong learning mindset and interest in climate technologies and industrial transformation

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing, supply chains, energy, climate, or industrial sectors
• Experience working with NGOs, global brands, philanthropic programs, or multi-stakeholder initiatives preferred
• Experience supporting senior leadership or cross-functional strategic initiatives preferred

Benefits

• Aii pays a competitive salary, plus annual bonus and standard benefits, depending on the country where the candidate lives