Job Description

We are looking for a Program Manager to support the delivery of key cross-functional initiatives across ecoinvent's Operations & Transformation portfolio. This person will help drive execution, alignment, and readiness for product adoption programs as well as business transformation initiatives and internal capability improvements.


You will work closely with the COO on strategic priorities such as product delivery readiness, organizational alignment, and strengthening how we execute projects across the company.

Key activities

Project delivery & coordination:

+ Manage and support cross-functional projects (e.g., customer adoption initiatives, transformation programs, internal capability building)
+ Track and drive milestones, deliverables, and issue resolution across teams
+ Help maintain visibility on dependencies, risks, and decisions required
Cross-team collaboration:

+ Act as a connector and facilitator between teams to ensure key decisions, milestones, and deliverables remain on track
+ Help prepare internal teams for organizational or process changes
Change & operational readiness planning:

+ Support operational readiness for product-related initiatives (e.g. customer communications, documentation coordination, migration support)
+ Contribute to broader change management and adoption activities across the org when relevant
Reporting & communication:

+ Manage status updates, program-level dashboards, and communications to leadership and stakeholders
Risk management:

+ Proactively identify risks, flag blockers, and support resolution in collaboration with the appropriate teams

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in project or program management Able to manage cross-functional teams and complex project dynamics Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across multiple stakeholders Excellent communication, organization, and structuring skills Highly proactive and hands-on, with a bias for action and a strong sense of ownership Comfortable with both product-related and organizational transformation initiatives Ability and experience in handling highly complex contractual and commercial frameworks Experience supporting go-to-market readiness and marketing activities Experience with internal change management is a plus

Why ecoinvent?

As a fast-growing team based in Zurich with over twenty nationalities, we embrace diversity and promote a collaborative and adventurous mindset. We are committed to building an inspiring work culture that nurtures creative thinking, transparency, and reliability.


Our benefits include flexible and hybrid work, employee professional growth plans, and our most vital asset: our community. We value transparency, flexibility, and a diverse working environment that encourages learning and continuous improvement. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Join us and make an impact.

Our Mission

ecoinvent is an internationally active, mission-driven organization devoted to supporting high-quality, science-based environmental assessments. Its activities include publishing and maintaining the ecoinvent database--a comprehensive life cycle inventory database that provides reliable and transparent information on the environmental impacts of various products and services. It is used by companies, researchers, and policymakers to analyze the environmental impacts of their operations and make informed decisions.