Get to Know Climeworks
Climeworks is a leading provider of high-quality carbon removal solutions, leveraging decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. Our holistic approach enables us to offer tailored carbon removal strategies that align with our clients' net-zero goals.
As the operators of the world’s first two DAC plants in Iceland, we are committed to delivering high-quality carbon removal backed by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and deployment. By advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net zero, creating economic value for businesses, governments, and society.
We foster a dynamic environment and are building a purpose-driven global team. We seek disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers, and inspiring leaders who are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge. Will you join us?
Your Mission
Job Description
- Project Control Leadership: Oversee all project control aspects of R&D and New Product Introduction projects, including planning, budgeting, and scope/quality, including Technico-Economic Analysis.
- Insight and Governance: Act as the R&D Project Control Manager for Product Development and System Integration projects (Gen 3.X), providing insights into the project management trilemma of time, budget, and scope/quality to the Program Managers.
- Scope and Quality Management: Collaborate closely with Program Managers to gather inputs from technical teams, presenting them via clear dashboards, and managing tools such as Microsoft Office, Playbook, Windchill, and Valispace.
- Technico-Economic Analysis: Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines to perform system analyses, understanding interdependencies and the impact of engineering changes.
- Budget Tracking: Track budgets across sub-projects, working closely with Finance to ensure adequate resourcing for all supporting functions.
- Timeline Control: Aggregate and control project timelines developed by others directly in Playbook, ensuring schedules are realistic, reliable, and aligned with stakeholder expectations.
Your Story
Requirements
- Educational Background: A university degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
- Proven Expertise: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a comparable position, with a strong track record in managing rapidly evolving R&D or innovation-driven projects.
- Tool Proficiency: Skilled in project management tools such as MS Office, MS Teams, and MS Project, with a willingness to discover new tools.
- Growth-Oriented Mindset: Adaptable, motivated, and eager to tackle complex challenges with curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement.
- Collaborative and Clear Communicator: Able to work seamlessly with cross-functional experts and engineers, approaching problems creatively and communicating complex ideas clearly in English.
What We Offer
- Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days each year, plus public holidays.
- Flexibility: Work in a way that suits you best. We offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
- Ownership: Competitive base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.
- Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.
- Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
- Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.
- Salary: Salary ranges are based on job level and location-specific market median, with individual compensation depending on skills, experience, and value brought to the team.
Formalities
This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we require that you work onsite at least three days per week. The percentage in the job title indicates flexibility, allowing you to choose full-time or part-time based on what works for you.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.