Project Development Manager

Job Title :

Project Development Manager

Reports To :

Head of Project Development

Location :

Preferably based in Barcelona or Paris. Exceptional remote candidates may be considered if strongly aligned with project objectives.

About InSoil

InSoil is a climate finance company funding the transition to regenerative agriculture across 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 generate high-integrity carbon credits, creating new revenue streams while building climate resilience in agriculture.

With a mission 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, InSoil enables investors and farmers to drive meaningful climate impact and financial returns.

Job Summary

The Project Development Manager will support the full lifecycle development of Improved Agricultural Land Management (IALM) projects under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), and other standards, within the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM). This role drives projects from early-stage feasibility through to environmental attributes issuance and post-issuance monitoring 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 across data science, agronomy, MMRV, farmer engagement, business development, scope 3 GHG accounting & reporting, and marketing teams, 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 Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Management

• Support the day-to-day development of IALM carbon projects to ensure compliance with VCS, 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 & Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Monitoring & Data Management

Strategic Insight & Market Intelligence

Candidate Profile

Experience & Background

Education

Technical Skills

Project Leadership

Soft Skills

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose-driven, high-impact team scaling agricultural climate solutions across global landscapes. You'll play a leading role in shaping carbon projects that drive measurable regenerative, environmental, economic, and social outcomes.