Hybrid Manager, Zero Emission Freight

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About the role

  • Manager supporting the Laneshift Initiative in Brazil, promoting zero emission freight transportation. Collaborating with regional teams and partners for project success.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day execution of the Laneshift Initiative workplan in Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, and the e-Dutra green corridor, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget.
  • Coordinate with partner organizations (Smart Freight Centre, Calstart, WRI, ICCT, WBCSD) to ensure aligned implementation and effective collaboration.
  • Develop and maintain project timelines, risk registers, and budget tracking systems.
  • Monitor and track project KPIs, preparing regular progress reports and presentations for internal teams, the project founder, and external stakeholders.
  • Support business engagement efforts with fleet operators, logistics companies, vehicle manufacturers, charging infrastructure providers, and other private sector stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with local governments in Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to ensure alignment between project activities and city priorities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Public Policy or related field is highly desired.
  • Extensive professional experience in project management and urban mobility, sustainable transportation, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, partners, and deliverables.
  • Experience managing consultancies and technical service providers, including scope definition, deliverable oversight, and quality assurance.
  • Strong knowledge of urban mobility and zero emission vehicle sectors in Brazil and Latin America.
  • Familiarity with freight transportation, logistics operations, and the commercial vehicle ecosystem.
  • Understanding of sustainable transportation policy frameworks, financing mechanisms, and charging infrastructure deployment.
  • Experience with project management methodologies, KPI tracking, and reporting systems.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to organize and synthesize complex data for various audiences.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills in intercultural and multidisciplinary settings.
  • Proven experience in business engagement and public-private partnership facilitation.

Benefits

  • C40 is committed to supporting and promoting equity and diversity and creating an inclusive working environment for everyone.
  • We believe that when people with different life experiences are involved in decision-making, we deliver better.
  • If you identify as a person with a disability, we work to provide reasonable appropriate measures and any additional support needed to provide an equitable working experience.
  • C40 promotes a work culture where staff can input to improve equity, diversity and inclusion through staff-led groups and formal forums.

Job title

Manager, Zero Emission Freight

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$63,376 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridBrazil

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