Senior Program Manager/Program Manager, The Center for the Circular Economy

Closed Loop Partners is at the forefront of building the circular economy. The company is comprised of three key business segments. The Center for the Circular Economy unites competitors and partners to tackle complex material challenges and implement systemic change to advance circularity. Closed Loop Capital Management manages venture capital, buyout and catalytic private credit investment strategies on behalf of global corporations, financial institutions and family offices. Circular Services employs innovative technology within reuse, recycling, remanufacturing and re-commerce solutions to improve regional economic and environmental outcomes, and build resilient systems that keep food & organics, textiles, electronics, packaging and more, in circulation and out of landfill or the natural environment. Closed Loop Partners is based in New York City and is a registered B Corp. For more information, please visit closedlooppartners.com. 

The Center for the Circular Economy

The Center for the Circular Economy seeks Senior Program Manager(s) or Program Manager(s) to support initiatives dedicated to advancing the circular economy. Projects and initiatives vary and include managing multi-stakeholder initiatives to accelerate reuse and recycling solutions for QSR, CPG, industrial and retail clients.     

This is a full-time position(s) that will begin with a 12-month evaluation period, after which conversion to a regular full-time role may occur based on performance and firm priorities. Applicants will be required to start this position by November 2025 or December 2025. Outstanding candidates who require a later start date will be considered. To apply, please submit your resume, work sample and cover letter. Due to the volume of applications only qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. Please do not contact Closed Loop Partners staff to request information or a pre-application meeting, or to follow up on your submitted application.  

 Responsibilities Include:

Program Management and Strategy Execution 

-Oversee and project manage high-profile, multi-stakeholder initiatives within diverse industry sectors, including reuse, recycling, and other circularity efforts.

-Draft multi-year initiative timelines and budgets; manage daily deadlines and tasks to ensure deliverables are on time, high-quality, and within budget.

-Develop and execute program roadmaps and targets, including planning, resourcing, execution, and stakeholder coordination.

-Prioritize and coordinate tasks across multiple workstreams, managing complex stakeholder relationships and adapting to evolving needs.

-Identify internal and external expertise needed for technically complex projects, leveraging in-house capacity and outsourced support effectively.

-Contribute to other Center special projects as needed.

Stakeholder and Relationship Management 

-Serve as liaison with key stakeholders including brand owners, consultants, subject matter experts, and industry partners.

-Create project communication plans and lead stakeholder presentations and updates.

-Plan and facilitate multi-stakeholder workshops and roundtables to advance priorities and foster cross-sector collaboration.

Field Implementation and Operations 

-Identify, source, and manage in-field projects such as reuse launches or recycling pilots; coordinate vendors and ensure seamless execution.

-Lead in-store implementation, including marketing design, research coordination, store operations, and communications.

-Lead in-market recycling programs and trials, including program design, vendor management, data analysis, and stakeholder reporting.

Research, Analysis and Thought Leadership 

-Design and execute data collection and analysis plans, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

-Conduct research, ensure quality assurance, synthesize findings, and translate insights into actionable recommendations and visual storytelling.

-Support thought leadership efforts to advance program priorities and share learnings internally and externally.

Policy and Regulatory Engagement 

-Partner with the policy leads to interpret regulatory developments (including Extended Producer Responsibility – EPR).

-Assess compliance needs and help identify and mitigate regulatory risks that could impact programs.

Additional Requirements 

-Occasional travel as required.

Required qualifications: 

-3-7 years of experience within the relevant fields of CPG, QSR, retail, top-tier management consulting, waste management and recycling, packaging or environmental policy

-Experience working in client services on high-profile projects

-Excellent storytelling and communication skills

-Ability to learn new subject matter areas quickly across a broad portfolio

-Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and ability to evaluate complex, often ambiguous, multi-stakeholder challenges

-Strong writing and editing skills and experience in drafting concise and effective internal- and external-facing presentations (e.g., Word, PPT, XLS)

-Differentiated experience in operations, supply chain or consumer research, and interest in managing in-field projects.

-Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail

-Experience in budget management across projects and scopes

-Passion for sustainability and the circular economy

-A dynamic, enthusiastic professional who can take both initiative and direction

-A mission-driven team player who enjoys collaboration

Closed Loop Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.   

You must have US Work Authorization in order to be considered for any open Closed Loop Partners position. 

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