[Job Opening]17 FAST LABs Operations Manager

About Paran Climate

• MISSION The Asia Pacific region prospers in the global climate economy and keeps the planet aligned at 1.5 degrees.
• GOAL Paran Climate's mission-driven services enable evidence-based decision-making in the Asia Pacific by governments, corporations and communities as policymakers, investors, producers and consumers in the climate economy.
• AIM Paran Climate offers unparalleled expertise and solutions to accelerate the region's prosperity from industry decarbonisation, aligned to each market's net zero emissions targets and legal requirements.

About 17 Fast Labs

17 Fast Labs is an initiative project led by Paran Climate. 17 Fast Labs will develop and deliver an online, data-driven climate and energy policy simulator tailored for South Korea's 17 sub-national governments. We are currently running our first pilot project: developing a policy simulator to support greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and energy efficiency improvements in Seoul's building sector.

About the Role

• Position: Operations Manager
• Employment Type: Fixed-term contract, 4 days per week
• Work Mode: Remote work available, flexible working hours
• Contract Duration: 10 Months (extendable)
• Reports to: CEO
• Start Date: November 2026
• Role Summary: You will be responsible for the Seoul building-sector policy simulator project (targeted for completion in September 2027) as well as Paran Climate's overall operations. In a fast-growing, early-stage organisation, you will build operational systems, reliably manage grant-funded projects, and lead decision-making and execution.

You'll be responsible for

• Project Operations: Managing project timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Company Operations: Establishing and improving internal processes, and owning operational decisions and their execution.
• Grant Project Management: Leading grant applications, budget execution, settlement and reporting.
• Advisory Committee Management: Scheduling and overseeing monthly advisory committee meetings.
• Team Management: Managing and supporting the work of the Project Officer.

We're looking for someone with

• Experience: 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Startup Experience: Experience working at a newly established company.
• Grant Management: Hands-on experience managing government or public grant-funded projects.
• Decision-Making: Experience taking the initiative to make decisions and see them through.
• Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365.
• AI Tools: Experience using AI tools at work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in climate, environment or energy.
• English communication skills.

Skills & Mindset

• Early-Stage Experience: Hands-on experience building structure from scratch at a newly established company.
• Grant Management Capability: Practical understanding of the full cycle of government and public grant projects, from application and execution to settlement and reporting.
• Execution & Ownership: Leadership shown through independent judgement, decision-making authority and follow-through.
• Digital Fluency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365, and a proactive approach to using AI tools at work.

Required Documents

• Application Documents: Resume (Required), Referee Contact Details (Required)
• Application Deadline: Rolling Basis (Position may close early upon hiring a suitable candidate)

If you have any questions, please contact us at shelly@paranclimate.com.