Project Manager - Packaging Data Hub London, UK

Company Description Systemiq is a system-change company committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials and circularity, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance. As a certified B Corp, we combine strategic advisory with high-impact, on-the-ground work, partnering with business, finance, policy-makers, and civil society to deliver system change. Since our start in 2016, we have grown to more than 350 people working across locations in Brazil, Germany, France, Indonesia, Netherlands, UK and the US. We are a pure-play sustainability-focused company, dedicated exclusively to sustainability projects.

What We DoSystemiq orchestrates system change in clean energy, circular material solutions, and sustainable land use. This involves re-imagining industries, re-configuring the energy world, and regenerating ecosystems to address systemic failures, unlocking economic opportunities that benefit business, society, and the environment.

Project Manager - Packaging Data Hub, London

About the Packaging Data Hub
The Packaging Data Hub is an ambitious initiative co-led by Systemiq and Earth Action to create a global, open-access platform for packaging data. It aims to address the current fragmentation and gaps in packaging waste data by centralising and validating datasets across geographies and packaging formats, at a high granularity level. By integrating established frameworks (such as those from CDP, EMF, CGF, and WWF) and conducting bottom-up research in collaboration with local experts, the Hub will become the trusted source of truth for packaging decisions worldwide.

The Role
We are hiring a Project Manager to lead the development and implementation of the Packaging Data Hub. This is a high-impact role requiring a unique combination of data fluency, strategic project leadership, and the ability to work across global, cross-sector partnerships.

Based in our London office, you will be responsible for managing a complex, multi-stakeholder initiative that spans multiple countries, organisations, and data systems. You will be coordinating efforts across Systemiq, Earth Action, corporate partners, technical experts, and in-country contributors to ensure successful delivery of the Hub. This includes both technical and strategic aspects-from data architecture design to stakeholder engagement and project governance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day delivery of the Packaging Data Hub, including work planning, timelines, risk management, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate input from Systemiq teams, Earth Action, NGOs, and company partners across markets.
• Facilitate engagement with local experts in multiple countries, especially in the Global South, to conduct primary data collection and validation.
• Support data ingestion, cleaning, and analysis processes with Systemiq and EA's analytics team, ensuring alignment with global standards (e.g., CDP, EMF, CGF).
• Provide input into the development of a user-centric interface (dashboards, APIs), including managing technical vendors.
• Prepare and deliver strategic updates and presentations for the Steering Committee and Technical Advisory Board.
• Collaborate with fundraising teams to engage foundations and government funders.
• Track progress against goals and ensure all deliverables are met on time and to the highest quality.
• Develop and maintain long-lasting collaborative relationships with project partners and stakeholders.

Leadership: You will be part of the Materials & Circular Economy team, working closely with Yoni Shiran (Partner). Yoni leads our Plastics & Packaging team where he combined thought leadership for global reports that influence the global plastic debate (e.g., Breaking the Plastic Wave, among many others), as well as advises corporate strategies.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in project management, particularly in multi-stakeholder, data-driven initiatives; experience in strategy consulting is a strong plus
• Proven track record in data gathering, processing, and analysis-preferably in the context of sustainability, packaging, or supply chains.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with technical topics such as data infrastructure and validation.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills-able to manage uncertainty and drive alignment across diverse actors.
• Experience working in or with stakeholders in the Global South is a strong plus.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset; able to take initiative, navigate ambiguity, and creatively solve problems.
• Passion for Systemiq's mission and commitment to sustainability and system change.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Fluency in English; additional languages a plus.

What we offer

• The opportunity to lead one of the most impactful packaging data initiatives globally.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• Access to a unique ecosystem of global partners and experts.
• A flexible working culture with hybrid arrangements.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.

Diversity & InclusionAt Systemiq, we believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to system change and our mission. We are committed to:

• Embedding diverse and inclusive practices in all aspects of our work, including recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.
• Providing a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best, regardless of background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.
• Supporting our people through all life stages, accommodating personal priorities, and promoting a sustainable approach to work and life.

Reward and RecognitionThe remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate's experience and expertise.

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