Global Program Manager - Climate & Nature Fund

Mazovia, Poland/ Silesia, Poland

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Job ID:: R-1177773
Date posted:: 03/18/2026
Job Type:: Full time
Job Category:: Supply Chain

Join us as a GlobalProgram Manager,UnileverClimate & Nature Fund (maternity cover)

Function: Procurement

Reports to:Director, Climate & Nature Fund(Global Procurement)

Scope: Global

Location:Poland

Terms and Conditions:Temporary role covering maternity leave; expected duration 12–18 months

JOB PURPOSE:

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. Ifyou want todeliver impactatscalethrough global value chain transformationinconsumer goodsby creating and managinginnovative sustainable financingmodels and partnerships,then this role is just for you!

The roleasClimate & Nature Fund Program Manager presents an opportunity to be part ofan internationalteamof program managers, sustainability, and investment professionalsmanagingglobalprogramsand projects. This is an exciting role and a unique opportunity to spearhead sustainable transformation, with a focusin Europe and the Americas,aspart of an international team,sponsoredbyUnilever’sGlobalChief Procurement Officerandworking acrossUnileverbusinessgroups.

The Climate & Nature Fundenableshighimpact, throughgrowth-basedglobal value chain transformation and technology innovation, and as a platform for collaboration with partners in innovation and financing that help scale impact faster and further. The commitmentof €1 Billionwill enable achievement of ambitions focusing on delivering goals under the 4 sustainability priorities – Climate, Nature, Plastics & Livelihoods. The Climate & Nature Fund is part of Unilever’sstrategy of intervention in the value chain,tounlock impact and business performance,throughM&A,investmentsand long-term strategic partnerships.

You will bepart ofaglobalfinancing andinvestment squadresponsible for developing, implementingandtheongoingperformancemanagement offinancing and innovation partnershipsandprograms,andtheorigination andmonitoringofdirect and fund investment strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project origination and program management:

Climate Investments for Net Zero Goals: developing and managing partnership and investment strategies for alternative feedstock and clean energy, collaborating with Co-Financing Solutions Manager and Supplier Climate Program Managerson developing and structuring external financing partnerships.

Packaging& Circular EconomyStrategy: support development and management ofrecycling and circular economy innovations and partnerships,including co-management ofour externalinnovationpartnershipcalled100+ Accelerator.

Key relationship manager for internal partner collaboration withR&D, Supply Chain, Finance& Treasury, Assurance, Global Sustainability, and Business Units.

Partnership development and influencing the field:

Contribute to elevating the leadership profile of theUnileverClimate & Nature Fund.

Develop andmaintaineffective external financing and innovation partnerships.

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS

5-10 years professional experience related to the fields ofvalue chain investment,innovationpartnerships , or impact investment.

Market knowledge and insights of sustainability in industry or supply chains.

Proven experience delivering and managing complex and multi-stakeholder projects with strong business case execution.

External network desirable within public and private sector financial institutions.

Knowledge and experience preferred working on sustainabilityandinvestmentstrategies insupply chains andareas relevant toUnilever’s business groups(Personal Care, Beauty & Wellbeing,Home Care, Foods).

SKILLS

Self-starter with an entrepreneurial growth mindset, a strong bias for action, accountability and interested in innovation and collaboration.

Strongfinancial andanalytical skills for building business cases and development / collaboration on financing solutions.

Strongskills inprogram management skillsand data-driven decision making.

Ability to build, manage, and lead relationships with internal stakeholders.

Proven strength in execution and able to work independently and collaboratively.

Strong at communicating ideas to business partners, internally and externally, translating these into effective proposals conveying value and influencing.

Business acumen and ability to understand how the organization derives value from opportunities,interventionsand capabilities for decarbonization and nature positive strategies.

Demonstrated ability tostrategicallymotivate/influence colleagues and senior stakeholders, and in the process holding oneself as well as others accountable for reaching ambitious targets.

OUR OFFER

Competitive annual bonus.
Company car or car allowance.
Private pension plan.
Private medical care (Medicover).
Private life insurance (Unum).
Sports and wellness package (Benefit Systems).
Two additional vacation days.
Access to the Unilever employee shop.
Access to Legimi (e‑book platform).
Psychological support via the EAP platform.
Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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