Schneider Electric - Advisory Services

develops and delivers high-impact carbon projects in the fields of

forestry and blue carbon

, working in close partnership with local stakeholders, technical experts, and investors. The projects aim to generate high-quality carbon credits in compliance with leading international standards, while ensuring robust, long-term implementation on the ground. You will join the team responsible for carbon project development and portfolio management and collaborate closely with analytical, technical, and operational profiles involved across the entire project crediting cycle. Your role:

You are responsible for

leading and overseeing the Forest & Blue Carbon project portfolio

, ensuring overall technical quality, compliance with carbon standards (VERRA, Gold Standard, etc.), and strong performance throughout all phases of the carbon crediting cycle. The position requires

regular field presence

and frequent travel to project sites, primarily located in emerging economies. Your missions:

1. Lead and supervise the project portfolio

Lead and supervise the full Forest & Blue Carbon project portfolio, ensuring high-quality implementation and compliance at every stage of the carbon crediting cycle. Ensure alignment with applicable carbon standards and methodologies, including VERRA, Gold Standard, and AFOLU frameworks. 2. Develop new project opportunities

Identify, screen, and structure new forest and blue carbon project opportunities. Work closely with local partners, technical experts, and investors to design robust and credible projects. 3. Oversee technical quality and carbon certification

Oversee key technical deliverables, including carbon baselines, methodologies, Project Design Documents (PDDs),



MRV plans, and monitoring reports. Ensure smooth validation and verification processes and timely issuance of carbon credits. 4. Manage Stakeholders and partnerships

Manage strategic relationships with all project stakeholders, including local partners, communities, investors, public authorities, and certification bodies. Ensure strong stakeholder engagement and effective coordination across all parties involved. 5. Lead and develop the project development team

Lead, coach, and support the project development team (Analysts, Officers, Leads). Ensure performance management, skills development, and capacity building within the team. 6. Ensure financial and contractual oversight

Review and validate business models, budgets, financial projections, and investment requirements for each project. Oversee contractual aspects, including support to negotiations, legal compliance, and proper structuring of project agreements. 7. Contribuer à la stratégie et à la représentation externe

Contribute to business unit strategy, sector positioning, and external representation at industry events, conferences, and working groups. 8. Ensure field follow-up and implementation quality

Maintain regular field presence to secure implementation quality, operational follow-up, and long-term stakeholder engagement at the project level. Your profile:

You have





10+ years of professional experience

in carbon project development, nature-based solutions, forestry, land-use, or blue carbon initiatives. You demonstrate

strong expertise in carbon standards and methodologies

, including VERRA, Gold Standard, and AFOLU frameworks, with hands‑on experience in PDD development, MRV processes, and credit issuance. You have proven experience managing

complex projects

, ideally in emerging markets, with substantial field exposure. You have a solid understanding of

legal and contractual frameworks

related to carbon projects and partnerships. You bring confirmed experience in

team leadership

, working with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. You are fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are considered an asset. Your skills :

Ability to lead and manage complex projects across the full project lifecycle. Strong financial acumen, including business model validation, profitability analysis, and budget management. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with investors, NGOs, local partners, and technical teams. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision‑making capabilities. Agile, proactive, and solution‑oriented, with the ability to operate in dynamic and demanding environments. Willingness and availability to travel frequently to project locations. En Schneider, creemos que cada empleado es un talento que merece igualdad de oportunidades. Esto significa que tú importas. Cada persona necesita sentirse valorada, apoyada y tratada de manera justa para hacer su mejor trabajo. Nuestro To

📌 Environmental Sustainability (Madrid)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Madrid