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How to Apply for Director – Strategic Market Solutions Program Management (9-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

at Xpansiv

🏢 About Xpansiv

Xpansiv is a market infrastructure company that powers transparent, credible environmental commodity markets, including carbon credits and renewable energy certificates. Its platform enables companies to track, trade, and retire environmental assets with verifiable data, making it a critical player in the global shift toward net-zero emissions. Working here means contributing to the integrity of climate action and sustainability performance at scale.

About This Role

This 9-month fixed-term contract covers a parental leave, requiring you to step in as the senior program manager for Strategic Market Solutions and Xpansiv Connect. You will oversee partnership workstreams, regulatory reporting, budget tracking, and cross-functional product delivery, ensuring continuity during a critical period. Your work directly supports the company’s mission to empower transparent environmental claims through operational excellence.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a stand-up with the SMS and XC teams to review milestone progress and resolve blockers, followed by a partnership call to align on contract terms or implementation timelines. Afternoon could involve updating the OSP report, tracking budget variances, and preparing slides for an upcoming board meeting, with time set aside for cross-functional coordination on a product enhancement release.

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🎯 Who Xpansiv Is Looking For

  • Experienced in managing complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple external partners and internal teams, preferably in climate tech, carbon markets, or SaaS.
  • Proven ability to track budgets, manage milestones, and resolve issues across contract coordination and product delivery.
  • Strong governance and stakeholder management skills, with experience preparing board-level materials and regulatory reports.
  • Comfortable working remotely in a fast-paced, contract role, with the discipline to hit the ground running and maintain momentum.

📝 Tips for Applying to Xpansiv

1

Tailor your resume to highlight program management of partnership workstreams (contract coordination, implementation timelines, milestone tracking) – use specific examples from carbon markets or similar industries.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly mention your experience with OSP reporting, budget tracking, and developing board/leadership materials – these are key responsibilities.

3

Showcase your ability to manage cross-functional delivery of product enhancements and registry integrations, as these are central to the role.

4

Demonstrate your comfort with a 9-month contract by noting previous fixed-term or interim roles where you delivered impact quickly.

5

Research Xpansiv’s recent partnerships and product launches (e.g., Xpansiv Connect) and reference them to show genuine interest.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your senior program management experience, especially managing partnerships and complex timelines.', 'Highlight your financial acumen: budget tracking, financial planning, and OSP reporting.', 'Showcase your ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority, a must for this role.', 'Explain why you are excited about climate action and how your skills align with Xpansiv’s mission.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read about Xpansiv’s market platforms (CBL, Xpansiv Connect) and how they enable environmental commodity trading.
  • → Understand the current trends in carbon markets and renewable energy certificates (e.g., Article 6, voluntary carbon market integrity).
  • → Review Xpansiv’s recent press releases or blog posts about partnerships and product launches to speak knowledgeably.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the company’s competitors (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard, Toucan) and how Xpansiv differentiates.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a time you managed a partnership with multiple workstreams and how you tracked milestones and resolved issues.
2 How do you approach budget tracking and financial planning for a program? Can you give an example of a report you prepared for leadership?
3 Describe your experience with product enhancements and registry integrations in a climate tech or environmental market context.
4 How would you handle a situation where a cross-functional team is behind on deliverables? Provide a specific example.
5 Why are you interested in a 9-month contract role, and how do you ensure continuity and knowledge transfer when you leave?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don’t overlook the contract nature: failing to address your comfort with a fixed-term role or your plan for ensuring continuity.
  • Avoid generic program management language without tailoring to climate tech or partnership-heavy work – be specific.
  • Don’t neglect the budget and reporting aspects: if you lack financial planning experience, acknowledge it and show transferable skills.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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