Senior Program Manager / Program Manager | Center for the Circular Economy

APPLY BY NOVEMBer 3, 2025

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

At the intersection of strategy consulting, sustainability, and implementation, this role navigates ambiguity to lead and deliver projects with major corporate clients. Ideal candidates bring management consulting or professional services experience managing diverse stakeholders, with the demonstrated ability to structure, deliver, and implement tangible outputs that drive real-world impact.

Location

In-Office New York City, NY (preferred). Remote in CST or EST will be considered for exceptional candidates, with occasional travel to NYC office or for client meetings.

Salary Range

New York City Metro Area Salary Range: $105,000 - $140,000

National Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000

Compensation is commensurate with experience and finalized title.

Target Start Date

November or December 2025

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 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.
• Transform ambiguous goals into clear, actionable plans through critical thinking and iterative problem-solving.
• Draft multi-year initiative timelines and budgets; manage daily deadlines and tasks to ensure deliverables are on time, to the highest 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 (e.g., citywide activations, reuse launches, 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.
• Leverage data and insights from in-field implementation, research and analysis to help evaluate legislation and policy.

Additional Requirements

• Occasional travel as

Because our projects are dynamic and often span multiple disciplines, this role may involve a selection of the responsibilities listed above. We welcome candidates whose experience covers only part of these areas.

Required Qualifications

• 3 - 7 years of experience within the relevant fields: Top-tier management consulting, waste management and recycling, packaging, environmental policy, CPG, QSR or retail
• Bachelors Degree or higher
• 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
• Comfort in ambiguity and creating structure in "white space"
• Strong writing and editing skills and experience in drafting concise and effective internal- and external-facing presentations (e.g., Word, PPT, XLS) 
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of evolving regulatory landscape (e.g., EPR, DRS)
• Understanding of how recycling facilities operate, end markets and commodity markets work
• Experience in managing in-field projects
• Experience in the retail, QSR, CPG, commodity, or recycling industry
• Experience in behavioral insights, consumer research, operations and/or supply chain logistics

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.  

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