Head of Operations and Strategy

Job Mission

Our mission is to resolve climate change through the power of biodiverse, native forest restoration projects worldwide. The Head of Operations and Strategy will be critical in advancing this mission by ensuring the successful coordination and process enhancement of the Accelerator Program phases and driving company-wide strategic operational initiatives. This role is central to supporting streamlined cross-functional operations to support project development and company achievement of goals. By implementing effective operational strategies, simplifying and facilitating processes, and contributing to our growth strategy, the Head of Operations and Strategy will help forest creators meet their restoration goals and contribute to Terraformation's global impact on forest restoration and carbon sequestration.

Location: Remote; US preferred

Salary: $120,000 - 150,000, plus equity (depending on location and experience)

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the strategic direction of the Accelerator Program’s operational framework, working closely with the Head of Global Programs to scale Terraformation’s ability to efficiently and effectively develop high-quality forest carbon projects in partnership with our local partners. 
• Create and iterate on processes and operations needed to ensure strong oversight and accountability to keep projects on track to hit key milestones.
• Spearhead programmatic improvements, including advanced reporting frameworks and data management systems, to enhance operational transparency, scalability, and accountability.
• Oversee a high-performing team of remote Phase Leads, fostering an environment of excellence in process implementation, participant engagement, and impactful program delivery.
• Represent Terraformation at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities, advocating for our mission and establishing partnerships to bolster program funding and resources.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure strategic funding opportunities, including overseeing and contributing to large-scale grant submissions to support and expand the Accelerator Program.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment across Terraformation’s global teams, and advocate for streamlined, consistent processes.
• Lead elements of annual budgeting and goal-setting; create and iterate on annual company KPIs related to our global programs and report regularly on the progress toward these goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in program operations or project management; working knowledge of the nature-based carbon market sector is strongly preferred 
• Proven track record of securing philanthropic or blended finance funding, with experience in partner cultivation resulting in multi-million dollar contributions
• Exceptional strategic thinking and process optimization skills, with a demonstrated ability to implement large-scale operational improvements across complex programs
• Proven leadership with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and shared purpose
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to act with humility and respect 
• Multilingual proficiency is highly preferred; fluency in Spanish, French, Swahili, Portuguese, or Mandarin 
• Experience working with foresters, landowners, and/or international groups carrying out ecosystem restoration work is preferred 
• Ability to travel internationally, sometimes to remote locations

About Terraformation

Terraformation is committed to addressing climate change through the power of native forest restoration. Our portfolio of high-quality projects is designed to restore forests that will remove high quantities of carbon, renew ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and create sustainable long-term community income and benefits. Our project teams have planted over one million biodiverse and native trees, stored 131 million seeds, supported 19 forestry projects, and created over 700 jobs through reforestation efforts worldwide. 

Our innovative approach not only equips local forestry teams with training, technology, and access to capital, but also empowers businesses to be a part of the solution to climate change. By investing in our projects, businesses can directly address climate change, offset carbon emissions, meet net zero commitments, and enhance corporate sustainability initiatives. 

Terraformation’s mission-driven global team, which includes experts in forest science, carbon markets, operations management, and business development, demonstrates how diverse backgrounds drive innovation and create significant impact.

Learn more at terraformation.com

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where relevant.