Director – Strategic Market Solutions Program Management (9-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Xpansiv is the leading infrastructure provider for the energy transition markets.

Our comprehensive platform includes registries, online marketplaces, market execution services, wholesale power solutions, and market data for energy and environmental commodity markets. Trusted worldwide, Xpansiv enables stakeholders to deliver transparent, credible, and auditable environmental claims to address the growing global demand for assurance and accountability on climate action and sustainability performance.

From our founding in 2009 through more than 10 acquisitions, Xpansiv has become a global leader in environmental commodity markets. We are backed by Blackstone and other leading investors.

Overview

We are seeking a Director-level fixed-term employee to provide senior program and project management coverage during a parental leave. This individual will oversee critical initiatives across the Strategic Market Solutions (SMS) function and Xpansiv Connect (XC), with responsibility for cross-functional planning, governance, execution oversight, stakeholder communication, and operational coordination. The role requires strong business judgment, executive-level communication, and the ability to keep complex workstreams aligned, on track, and moving forward across multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Management & Commercial Ownership
Provide oversight for key partnership workstreams, including contract coordination, implementation timelines, milestone tracking, and issue resolution
Coordinate across Legal, Finance, Product, and Commercial teams to align priorities, manage dependencies, and support timely decision-making
Translate partnership and commercial priorities into structured project plans, actionable timelines, and stakeholder-ready updates
Manage coordination of invoicing and commercial operations activities with Finance Operations to support consistency, accuracy, and timely execution

Strategic Market Solutions (SMS) Operations

Own the monthly OSP reporting process, consolidating inputs, tracking action items, and preparing clear updates for senior stakeholders
Manage budget tracking and financial planning activities, including forecast coordination, variance monitoring, and follow-up on open items
Develop board and leadership materials that clearly communicate program status, risks, dependencies, and key decisions

Xpansiv Connect (XC) Customer Operations

Oversee contract lifecycle workstreams and renewal coordination, ensuring timelines, approvals, and documentation remain on track
Manage Terms of Use and related customer documentation updates, including version control, stakeholder review, and implementation readiness
Oversee pricing operations projects, including coordination of fee changes, approval workflows, and rollout planning
Coordinate customer communications related to pricing, contractual updates, and operational changes, ensuring accuracy and alignment across teams
Manage quarterly financial review preparation and invoicing planning, with focus on issue tracking, timeline management, and follow-through
Product & Operational Execution
Oversee cross-functional delivery of product enhancements and registry integrations, with clear plans, milestones, and readiness checkpoints
Serve as the senior coordination point across Product, Legal, Finance, and Commercial teams to manage risks, escalate blockers, and keep initiatives progressing
Drive structured execution of pricing, billing, and commercial operations initiatives through strong planning, governance, and stakeholder management

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in project management, program management, business operations, or related strategic execution roles
Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders, dependencies, and deadlines
Strong understanding of governance, project planning, budget tracking, risk management, and operational execution
Experience partnering effectively with senior stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Product, and Commercial functions
Strong analytical, financial, and executive communication skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear action plans
Exceptional organizational, stakeholder management, and program governance capabilities

Key Attributes

• Strategic and highly organized, with the ability to balance detail orientation and big-picture thinking
• Commercially astute with strong analytical and financial judgment
• Executive-level communicator capable of influencing decisions and producing high-impact leadership materials
• Comfortable operating with autonomy, ambiguity, and accountability in a fast-paced environment

What can you expect throughout the interview process

• Step 1- Shortlisting of resume & Recruiter screening
• Step 2- "Get to know you" interview with the hiring manager
• Step 3- Interview with the key stakeholders

Base Salary

Compensation for this role will vary among specific regions due to geographic differentials in the labor market, actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, knowledge, education and training. However, yearly compensation in NY region is expected to be as follows:

$170,000 -$185,000

Here at Xpansiv, we cultivate diversity, celebrate individuality, and believe unique perspectives are key to our collective success in building trust and transparency in global efforts toward net-zero future. Xpansiv is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Note to Recruiters: Xpansiv does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from placement agencies, staffing vendors or other external parties seeking recruiting fees without a signed formal agreement.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.