Program Finance and Operations Lead

## Program Finance and Operations Lead Apply locations:
Remote - U.S.time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
June 15, 2026 (10 days left to apply) job requisition :
R-101511
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* Job Description:

**** Position*
* ** Summary
* * RMI seeks a program finance and operations lead to join our collaborative and ambitious community of operators. This role will report to a Program Finance and Operations Manager and sit within RMI’s Strategic Operations Department. You’ll spend your day-to-day embedded within a program team advancing the global energy transition. You’ll partner closely with senior staff to support effective, high-performing teams and contribute to a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and growth — enabling RMI to maximize its impact in the global effort to advance the energy transition.

This role focuses on execution and coordination, with opportunities to build toward ownership and strategic influence over time

The Program Finance and Operations Lead sits at the heart of RMI programs teams, serving as a trusted connector between the program and the rest of the Institute. You’ll maintain visibility into program operations — providing analysis and insights to managers and principals on project and grant strategy and helping to translate strategy into clear, executable plans. You’ll support problem solving efforts, coordinate across teams, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that directly impact the program.

We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all diverse backgrounds and cultures and encourage candidates who may not meet every qualification to apply.

We may hire this role may at multiple levels.
** Application Instructions:
** Please ensure you have read the entire job description before applying. This role requires submission of a resume and cover letter, addressing the following:
* Why do you want to work at RMI?
* In what ways are you qualified to contribute to RMI's mission?

Thoughtful, specific responses to these questions are an important part of our review process. Candidates who do not provide compelling answers or submit incomplete materials may not be considered.
** Final date to receive applications:
** Sunday June 14th, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Deadline may be extended at RMI's discretion.

Expected start date is September 1, 2026.
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Roles and Responsibilities
** The Program Operations Lead ensures the team they work within runs efficiently and delivers strong, mission aligned results. You’ll support operational excellence by tracking alignment across strategy, resources, and execution so that the team can focus on delivering impact. This includes tracking progress toward objectives, managing budgets, supporting internal knowledge sharing, and ensuring reporting to funders and staff is clear, compliant and consistent.

You’ll support cross-workstream coordination and knowledge sharing to help the team operate as a connected, learning organization—facilitating collaboration across work streams and with partners to translate insight into impact.
* Detailed responsibilities are listed in the following section.
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* Key Responsibilities:

** Operating rhythm and cultural stewardship:

You will support the team’s operating rhythm — preparing materials, tracking follow-ups, and helping leadership conversations translate into coordinated action.
* Support Program Finance and Operations Manager, managing directors and principals in maintaining operating cadence and rhythm of business, supporting alignment with business cycles
* Facilitate internal coordination with other programs and operations on shared resources and objectives, providing frequent updates to leadership. This may include but is not limited to cross team projects and shared organizational outcomes
* Model RMI’s values in team settings and support preparation and follow up for group discussions to ensure clarity and alignment
* Support annual employee engagement planning and implementation efforts in coordination with program leadership

Financial management:  You will support end-to-end budgeting and financial management — coordinating budget cycles and forecasts, maintaining accurate…