Apparel Impact Institute

The Senior Manager of Technical Strategy & Operations reports to the Senior Director of Climate Strategy and works closely with the VP of Technology in building and executing Aii’s technical solution deployment function. The role combines factory-level utility and process engineering knowledge with structured problem-solving, research synthesis, strong organization, communication, presentation, and documentation skills. It serves as a central coordination and operations partner for the technical team, translating complex ideas, technical research, and strategic insights into structured systems, informational materials, and organizational knowledge that support decarbonization at the textile manufacturing level. The work sits at the intersection of climate solution strategy, research synthesis, methodology development, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and support research, evaluations and vetting of climate technologies (utility & textile processing), industrial decarbonization pathways, and textile manufacturing implementation challenges
• Establish and maintain library of technical research materials, industry information, and internal as well as third party analysis
• Structure complex technical information into clear frameworks and initial conclusions
• Keep Aii leaders informed of emerging technologies, industry developments and implementation barriers to move support tactical decision making

• Prepare presentations, strategic materials, technical documents and meeting materials
• Convert ideas, discussions, and technical judgments into clear and actionable next steps and content
• Support internal and external communication materials related to technical strategy and climate solutions
• Assist in organizing technical workshops, industry discussions and site visits
• Help improve the structure and systemization of technical decision-making and knowledge management within the technical team

• Coordinate work across the technical team, including solution evaluation, methodology updates and knowledge management
• Support communication and coordination among Aii teams, consultants and external partners
• Track key action items, meeting outcomes, research goals and progress
• Improve information flow and project efficiency among the technical team
• Help leadership drive execution of high-priority initiatives and strategic projects

• Support development and maintenance of Aii’s technical knowledge systems and implementation methodologies
• Organize and manage internal and external technical informational materials
• Help convert project experiences into reusable frameworks, methodologies and learning materials
• Participate in presentations and events which contribute to Aii’s role as a credible strategic voice in industrial decarbonization

• 5+ years of experience in energy consulting, industrial decarbonization research, technical program management, or a related field
• Professional fluency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Factory level process and utility engineering experience
• Ability to quickly understand complex technical and industry topics
• Exceptional logical thinking and structured problem-solving ability
• Strong organizational and information synthesis skills
• Excellent PowerPoint and document preparation skills
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination abilities
• Highly proactive and capable of operating in fast-moving and ambiguous environments
• Strong attention to detail and execution capability
• Strong learning mindset and interest in climate technologies and industrial transformation

• Experience in manufacturing, supply chains, energy, climate, or industrial sectors
• Experience working with NGOs, global brands, philanthropic programs, or multi-stakeholder initiatives preferred
• Experience supporting senior leadership or cross-functional strategic initiatives preferred