Program Manager Job New York New York USA,Management

Program Manager

The Center for the Circular Economy

APPLY BY October 4, 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Closed Loop Partners is at the forefront of building the circular economy. The firm is comprised of three key businesses that create a platform for systems change. Closed Loop Capital Management is the firm's investment group, managing venture capital, buyout and catalytic private credit investment strategies on behalf of global corporations, financial institutions and family offices. Closed Loop Builders is the firm's operating group, incubating, building and scaling circular economy infrastructure and services.

The Closed Loop Center for the Circular Economy is the firm's innovation arm that helps businesses solve their most pressing material challenges.

Closed Loop Center's services go beyond the work of consultancies and think tanks - we roll up our sleeves with business leaders to research commercial opportunities, design circular solutions and build cutting-edge initiatives in market. Based in New York City and working with cities across the country, we partner with the world's most influential companies to solve the material challenges they can't tackle on their own.

Learn more about Closed Loop Center's work at

Role Overview

The Center for the Circular Economy seeks a Program Manager to support initiatives dedicated to advancing the circular economy. Projects and initiatives vary and include managing multi-stakeholder initiatives to accelerate recycling and recovery solutions in collaboration with diverse partners, NGOs, trade groups, regulatory agencies, and diverse companies across industrial, commodity, CPG, QSR, and retail sectors.

Location:

In-Office, New York City, NY

Salary Range:

$95,000 to $110,000

Target

Start Date:

November or December 2026, pending project launch date

This is a full-time position(s) and permanent position in our New York City Office. Applicants are expected to start this position by November 2026 or December 2026, pending project start launch date. Outstanding candidates who require a later start date will be considered.

Responsibilities include:

Program Management and Strategy Execution

Oversee and project manage high-profile, multi-stakeholder initiatives within diverse industry sectors, including reuse, recycling and other circularity efforts.
Transform ambiguous goals into clear, actionable plans through critical thinking and iterative problem-solving.
Develop and execute program roadmaps and targets, including planning, resourcing, execution and stakeholder coordination.
Prioritize and coordinate tasks across multiple work streams, managing complex stakeholder relationships and adapting to evolving needs.
Identify internal and external expertise needed for technically complex projects, leveraging in-house capacity and outsourced support effectively.
Contribute to other Center special projects as needed.

Stakeholder and Relationship Management

Serve as liaison with key stakeholders including brand owners, consultants, subject matter experts and industry partners.
Create project communication plans and lead stakeholder presentations and updates.
Plan and facilitate multi-stakeholder workshops and round tables to advance priorities and foster cross-sector collaboration.

Field Implementation and Operations

Lead in-market recycling programs and consumer tests, including program design, vendor management, data analysis, and stakeholder reporting.
Advise and manage stakeholder coordination and collaboration across participating brands and the in-market operations.
Develop and lead data gathering, analysis, storytelling, and strategic decision-making related to in-market operations.
Guide design of future in-market tests leveraging learnings and insights.

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