Project Development Manager

Job Title:Si desea saber un poco más sobre esta oportunidad, o está considerando presentar su candidatura, por favor, lea la siguiente información del puesto.Project Development ManagerReports To:Head of Project DevelopmentLocation:Preferably based inBarcelonaorParis . Exceptional remote candidates may be considered if strongly aligned with project objectives.About InSoilInSoil is aclimate financecompany funding the transition toregenerative agricultureacross Europe. With a strong emphasis on soil health and carbon sequestration, InSoil supports farmers through medium-term financing, expert agrotechnical guidance, and advanced soil and emissions monitoring technologies. This integrated approach enables farmers to adopt sustainable practices and generatehigh-integrity carbon credits , creating new revenue streams while building climate resilience in agriculture.With amission to sequester 1 gigaton of CO₂e by 2050 , InSoil has financed over €83 million, enrolled 800,000 hectares of farmland, and supports farmers with technical agronomy, remote sensing, and educational programs. By combining capital, carbon certification, and agronomic expertise, InSoilenables investors and farmers to drive meaningful climate impact and financial returns .Job SummaryTheProject Development Managerwill support the full lifecycle development ofImproved Agricultural Land Management(IALM) projects under theVerified Carbon Standard (VCS),and other standards, within theVoluntary Carbon Market (VCM).This role drives projects fromearly-stage feasibilitythrough toenvironmental attributes issuanceand post-issuancemonitoring periods . Responsibilities include managing all phases of project development: scoping, feasibility, documentation (Project Descriptions, Monitoring Reports), validation, verification, and compliance with evolving methodologies.The Manager will work coordinating acrossdata science, agronomy, MMRV, farmer engagement, business development,scope 3 GHG accounting & reporting,andmarketingteams, while supporting the engagement with external entities like validation/verification bodies and consultants. Success in this role requires strategic foresight, process leadership, and up-to-date knowledge of carbon market regulations and methodologies.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Coordination & ManagementSupport the day-to-day development of IALM carbon projects to ensure compliance withVCS,and other standards.Track progress against timelines, milestones, and KPIs; proactively adapt roadmaps where necessary.Manage and align cross-functional collaboration (data science, agronomy, farmer engagement, MMRV, business development).Facilitate recurring internal check-ins (daily/weekly) and milestone meetings with stakeholders.Documentation & ComplianceConduct the preparation and construction of carbon project documentation:Project Descriptions (PDs) ,Monitoring Reports (MRs) , and all supporting materials.Ensure full adherence toVCS methodologies , and other applicable standards.Address allfindingsfrom Validation and Verification Bodies, carbon standards, and other relevant entities promptly and satisfactorily.Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready documentation and project records.Stakeholder EngagementProvide clear, timely responses to inquiries regarding project compliance, risks, and milestones.Monitoring & Data ManagementCollaborate with data and agronomy teams to review field data, modeling outputs, and remote sensing insights.Ensure data quality and consistency forMonitoring Reportsand baseline assessments.Track actual vs. forecasted carbon outcomes and flag anomalies early in the process.Strategic Insight & Market IntelligenceContinuously monitor changes inVCS/other methodologies ,voluntary carbon market trends ,agricultural decarbonization initiatives , and other emerging standards (e.g., CRCF).Share regulatory or strategic updates with internal teams for proactive alignment.Identify opportunities to optimize project design, scale, or impact based on new methodologies or innovations.Candidate ProfileExperience & BackgroundAt least 4 years of experience managingland-based carbon projectsunderVerra, Gold Standard, Isometric, CCP and/or other global standards,from project documentation preparation and registration to issuance.Hands-on expertise inAFOLU project development.Experience in regenerative agriculture and soil carbon is considered a strong asset.Familiarity withGHGaccounting and reporting, includingremovalsandavoided emission s within a GHG inventory context would be a strong plus.EducationBachelor's or Master’s degree inEnvironmental Science ,Agronomy ,Sustainability, Climate Change, Engineering, Business,or a related field.Quantitative or technical training is a strong plus.Technical SkillsIn-depth understanding ofAFOLU methodologies ,carbon MMRV systems .Strong documentation and reporting abilities, especially under Verra.Familiarity with digital monitoring technologies (i.e. digital soil mapping) and remote sensing, considered a strong plus.Experience in excel-based project modelling and tracking, as well as in AI-driven tools considered a plus.Project LeadershipDemonstrated ability to plan, manage, and delivermulti-stakeholderprojects under defined timelines.Skilled at facilitating coordination across cross-functional teams and external validation partners.Capable of translating technical complexity into actionable workflows.Soft SkillsProactive ,solutions-oriented , and capable of navigating ambiguity.Strongleadershipandcommunicationabilities to align diverse stakeholders.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.Why Join Us?Be part of a purpose-driven, high-impact team scaling agricultural climate solutions across global landscapes. xsgfvud You'll play a leading role in shaping carbon projects that drive measurable regenerative, environmental, economic, and social outcomes.