Transport & Environment is looking for a Senior Project Manager – Global Expansion

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the establishment of T&E’s regional hub in Singapore in 2025 and expand our presence in 2-3 additional Asia-Pacific locations. You will manage multi-year, complex projects, working closely with teams in Brussels and regional partners to ensure successful delivery on time, within scope, and on budget. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in global NGOs, proven project management expertise, strategic development, and managing cross-geographic partnerships. The position is located in T&Es National Offices cluster and you will report to the Senior Director of National Offices and work closely with T&Es policy directors.

What You Will Do

Project Leadership:

Manage multiple high-impact projects from initiation to closure, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Singapore Hub Setup:

Oversee the setup of T&E’s new office in Singapore.

Establish regional partnerships:

Alongside policy teams help develop and establish partnerships and projects in Indonesia, Australia and China.

Planning & Strategy:

Develop detailed project plans in collaboration with policy teams, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities. Help align and further advance European and International strategies and Theory of Change.

Stakeholder Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, addressing issues and providing updates.

Risk & Budget Management:

Identify project risks and ensure timely, on-budget delivery. Track budgets and manage resource allocation efficiently.

Quality Assurance & Reporting:

Ensure deliverables meet standards, and provide regular status updates and documentation to senior management and funding partner/s.

Continuous Improvement:

Assess project performance and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.

Job requirements

Experience: 8-10 years in project leadership, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.

Project Management Expertise: Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.

Problem-Solving & Communication: Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop solutions; excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Cultural Sensitivity: Experience working across diverse cultural environments.

Global Experience: Experience in international NGOs or similar organisations is highly preferred.

Conflict Management: Proven ability to handle conflicts and manage sensitive situations.

Languages: Fluency in English required; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Remote Teamwork: Ability to thrive in a remote, culturally diverse team.

What do we offer?

Position Type: 1 year contract with possibility for extension

Compensation: Competitive NGO salary with a full package of benefits including private health insurance and employee pension contribution or a 1 year consultancy contract

Location: A country where T&E have a national office (Belgium, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Poland, Italy or Germany)

Possibility for remote, home working, travel is expected

The deadline for applications is midnight January 5th, and interviews will take place in the week of 13th of January.

Application process

If you are interested in this work opportunity, you should submit a CV and a letter of intention detailing your motivation to work at Transport & Environment and highlighting examples of how you meet the job specifications (500 words max) to jobs.transportenvironment.org.

Only applicants with an existing right to work within the EU or UK will be considered.

About T&E

Transport & Environment (T&E) is Europe’s independent expert in enabling clean transport for all. Our vision is a zero emissions mobility system that is affordable and has minimal impacts on our health and environment. Since we were created 30 years ago, T&E has shaped some of Europe’s most important environmental laws. We got the EU to set the world's most ambitious CO2 standards for cars and trucks but also helped uncover the Dieselgate scandal; we campaigned successfully to end palm oil diesel, secured a global ban on dirty shipping fuels and the creation of the aviation ETS, the world's largest carbon market for aviation to name just a few.

We combine the power of robust, science-based evidence and a deep understanding of transport with powerful communications and impactful advocacy. Our staff in Brussels, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Berlin, Warsaw and London collaborate with our 60 national member and supporter organisations. All together our members and supporters represent more than 3.5 million people.