Data Ops Team Lead
Job description
Lead Equitable Earth's Data Ops sub-team, coordinating day-to-day delivery of carbon certification work and acting as the main point of contact for the Certification and External Relations teams. The role also builds workflows, improves processes and drives operationalisation of carbon certification methodologies with Data Engineering and R&D.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Remote · Europe
- Languages
- English – fluent
What you'll do
- Lead and manage the Ops sub-team, setting priorities, allocating tasks, tracking progress and ensuring high-quality, timely delivery
- Act as the single point of contact for the Certification and External Relations teams on certification topics, managing incoming requests, clarifying requirements, aligning expectations and coordinating timelines
- Join external discussions with project developers, auditors and partners when needed, alongside the Certification and External Relations teams
- Monitor team capacity, delivery progress and blockers, keeping the Director of Engineering informed
- Support team members' growth, foster accountability and create a productive, collaborative working environment
- Design and manage a clear intake and triage process for incoming requests, with defined priorities and expected turnaround times
- Continuously improve team processes, workflows and tools to increase efficiency and ensure reliable delivery at scale
- Build and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documentation, encouraging knowledge sharing across the team
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement pragmatic solutions to improve how the team works
- Maintain a clear, up-to-date picture of methodology operationalisation: what's been implemented, what's in progress and what's next
- Drive progress by identifying dependencies and blockers, coordinating with Data Engineering and R&D to keep operationalisation efforts on track
- Bring an operational perspective to methodology development, providing feedback on feasibility, data requirements and implementation challenges
- Keep relevant stakeholders informed of progress and ensure operationalisation efforts are properly prioritised
- Step in on operational tasks when needed to unblock the team or handle peak workload
- Support the review of outputs, quality-checking of data and calculations, and other operational activities where additional capacity is needed
- Contribute to improving team processes, workflows and documentation through hands-on involvement
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Project Management or a similar discipline
- 4+ years of professional experience, including proven experience coordinating or managing a small technical team
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent requests, prioritise effectively and ensure timely delivery
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical team members and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in designing and improving processes, workflows and operational practices
- Fluency in English is required
- A leadership mindset, with the ability to motivate, support and hold a team accountable
- A structured and organised approach, with a natural ability to bring clarity to complex workflows and competing priorities
- A proactive problem-solver, able to anticipate bottlenecks and find pragmatic solutions
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, comfortable bridging technical and business teams
- A hands-on attitude, willing to roll up your sleeves and support the team when needed
- Autonomous and collaborative, comfortable taking ownership in a fully remote setup while keeping stakeholders aligned
- Adaptable and comfortable building processes and structures in an evolving environment
Nice to have
- Experience in the carbon or climate sector, particularly with certification processes
- A technical background in geospatial data, remote sensing or data engineering
- Familiarity with Python, GIS tools or data pipelines
- Experience with project management and documentation tools such as Notion
Your team
Data team - Ops sub-team
Ops sub-team of one Forest Engineer and two Geodata Analysts, reporting to the Director of Engineering
Benefits
A collaborative, multicultural workspace - Join a diverse team that shares a passion for nature, meaningful work, and supporting one another
Flexible hours and autonomy - We trust you to manage your time and deliver high-quality results, empowering you to make an impact
Curiosity and growth-driven culture - Embrace opportunities for learning, innovation, and problem-solving through first-principle thinking
- A fully remote setup - Work from anywhere that inspires you and fits your lifestyle
- The tools to succeed - From a company laptop and a comprehensive health insurance plan to a remote work pass
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About Equitable Earth
Equitable Earth has built a rigorous, technology-enabled standard to certify conservation and restoration projects, ensuring they deliver lasting impact: strengthening livelihoods, safeguarding biodiversity, and supporting a stable climate.
Mission
Help protect and restore 1% of the natural world by 2030
Key facts
- Diverse, mission-driven group from over 10 nationalities
- Working collaboratively and remotely across continents
- Certification standard covers M001/M002 methodologies
What they value
- Curiosity and growth-driven culture
- First-principle thinking
- Collaboration
- Accountability