Technical Manager – Maritime

Smart Freight Centre

JOB DESCRIPTION ✈️About Smart Freight Centre  Are you passionate about reducing the climate impacts of transport, freight, and logistics?   Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is a globally active non-profit driving climate action in the freight and logistics sector. We work with multinational corporations, freight forwarders, carriers, NGOs, technology providers, governments and global partners to help organizations measure, report and reduce logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Our ambition is to guide industry efforts to reduce freight emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030 and support the transition to zero-emission logistics by 2050 or earlier.   ⚓About SFC India  SFC India is building a platform to decarbonize India's freight ecosystem across road, rail, maritime and aviation. We convene government ministries and regulators, industry leaders, research institutions and global climate actors to build India's most credible and scalable green freight platform.   ⏰Employment Type: Full-time  ⚓Location: New Delhi India  ⌛Employment Type: Fixed term contract  ⭐ The Role  We are looking for an analytical, detail-oriented professional with 3-5 years of experience to support SFC India's research, stakeholder engagement and program delivery work. This role is suited to someone who can combine quantitative analysis, technical writing and practical stakeholder coordination in freight decarbonization. You will work under the guidance of the Research & Engagement Manager and Principal Technical, collaborating with SFC global teams, local partners and external stakeholders. The role focuses on zero-emission freight research, TCO and techno-economic analysis, financing models, charging infrastructure assessment, policy research and development of technical reports, briefs and program materials. ⭐ Why This Role is Different  India is one of the world's fastest-growing freight markets and one of the most consequential for global emissions. Decisions made this decade will shape how India's supply chains decarbonize, how charging infrastructure scales and how policy frameworks evolve. At SFC India, you will contribute directly to the models, reports and stakeholder platforms that inform policy, investment and deployment decisions.   ✏️What You will Support The role involves working on zero-emission freight research and program delivery, including technoeconomic modelling, TCO analysis, charging infrastructure assessment, policy research, stakeholder engagement, and development of technical reports, policy briefs, and funding support materials. 1.  Technical Research & Data Analysis This is the primary focus of the role. You will:  • Build and maintain quantitative models for zero-emission truck adoption, including total cost of ownership comparisons, financing structure scenarios, and sensitivity analyses on key variables (fuel prices, capex, utilization, subsidy levels) • Support Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling and compare financing models for zero-emission truck adoption in the Indian market • Review and synthesize policies, scientific literature, and best practices related to zero-emission freight and emissions standards • Support mathematical modelling across freight electrification use cases, including demand estimation, deployment scenarios, and infrastructure planning • Support emissions accounting analysis aligned with global freight decarbonization methodologies and reporting frameworks • Produce structured outputs including quarterly technical reports, briefing notes, dashboards and data summaries capturing program progress and ecosystem insights • Support design and analysis of innovative financial instruments but not limited to credit guarantee structures, blended finance mechanisms, and fund economics for ZET adoption programs  2. Stakeholder & Partner Support  You will support (but not independently lead) engagement with external partners and stakeholders:  • Coordinate with academic institutions, NGOs, industry partners, and government bodies • Engage with regulatory and utility bodies (including state electricity DISCOMs, Ministry of Power, and BEE) in support of charging infrastructure and grid planning work • Work with port operators, terminal operators, and logistics service providers in support of port electrification and drayage decarbonization programs • Support corridor development and demand aggregation efforts through stakeholder coordination and technical engagement • Support the growth of SFC India’s community platform by conducting market research, preparing value propositions, and developing sector-specific engagement materials • Help prepare briefing materials, presentations, and consultation summaries for stakeholder meetings and workshops • Track relevant market, policy, and industry developments and synthesize key takeaways for internal team  • Assist in the delivery of workshops on freight electrification and emissions accounting, including supporting facilitation and preparing materials • Attend relevant industry events and webinars; prepare internal summaries of key takeaways  3.  Knowledge Development & Communication  You will contribute to SFC India’s thought leadership outputs:  •  Draft and contribute to technical reports, working papers, and policy briefs under the guidance of senior team members • Help prepare presentations for workshops, conferences, and stakeholder briefings; may co-present with senior colleagues • Support development of tools and communication materials to promote emissions accounting and freight electrification • Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and alignment with SFC’s global methodologies and reporting standards  Occasional support (not core to the role): • Assist in organizing webinars, meetings, and outreach events as needed • Support inputs to funding proposals and research applications   Experience & Background  * 3–5 years of relevant experience, ideally including 1–2 years in freight, energy, transport, sustainability, or financial analysis  * Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, economics, or a related field; master’s degree in supply chain, sustainability, public policy, or finance is preferred  * Familiarity with freight decarbonization topics such as electric trucks, charging infrastructure and overall freight supply chain  * Prior experience working on implementation-oriented projects involving multiple stakeholders is an advantage Technical Skills  * Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to work with data and translate it into structured insights * Advanced Excel skills, including experience building multi-scenario financial models from scratch; able to construct and stress-test models, not just populate existing ones * Experience with financial or economic modeling and forecasting (such as TCO analysis or technoeconomic assessments) is a plus * Exposure to development of innovative financing solutions including blended finance, development finance, or financial instrument design (credit guarantees, concessional lending structures) is a plus * Familiarity with freight corridor or infrastructure analysis; experience with geospatial tools (QGIS or similar) is a plus * Familiarity with any of the following is a bonus: data analysis or visualization tools; emissions calculation tools or LCA frameworks is added advantage  Communication Skills  * Strong written communication in English, with the ability to produce clear, well-structured reports and briefing documents * Comfortable preparing and supporting presentations for diverse audiences, from industry to policymakers * Strong stakeholder coordination skills with the ability to follow through on discussions, maintain momentum, and track action items effectively * Proficient in PowerPoint  Why This Role is Different This role sits at the intersection of freight, energy, and infrastructure, and focuses on solving real system-level challenges such as demand aggregation, grid readiness, and deployment planning for electric freight corridors. Who You Are A results-oriented professional who:  * Understands how freight supply chains and decarbonization pathways operate in practice * Translates technical knowledge into actionable insights and program outputs * Engages confidently with senior stakeholders across government, industry, and research * Thrives in global, multi-stakeholder environments * Comfortable in a small, fast-moving team operating across multiple work streams * Genuinely motivated to accelerate sustainable freight and climate action in India What You'll Gain  * Direct exposure to government ministries, industry leaders, and global policymakers * Experience in national and international climate and freight initiatives * Opportunity to shape emissions transparency and freight electrification frameworks * Collaboration across global logistics and sustainability experts * A platform to influence India's freight decarbonization transition  Career Development  This role offers strong exposure to:  * National freight and climate policy landscapes * Design and scaling of national and international initiatives * Engagement with multilateral institutions and global bodies  * Industry platform development  * Senior stakeholder engagement  Mindset  * Comfortable working on-ground with stakeholders, including site visits, consultations, workshops, and ecosystem engagement where required  * Highly organised, with strong discipline in maintaining records, tracking activities, documenting discussions, and following through on action items * Able to manage multiple parallel work streams, balance competing priorities, and exercise sound judgement on task prioritization * Genuinely cross-domain: comfortable moving between a port logistics assessment, a financial instrument scenario, and a grid infrastructure gap analysis in the same week, and approaching each with rigor * Detail-oriented with a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving * Proactive and able to manage multiple work streams with guidance from senior colleagues * Comfortable in a small, fast-moving team where roles involve some ambiguity • Genuinely motivated to contribute to climate action and sustainable freight in India   ❤️Join a culture of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. What you will get: At Smart Freight Centre, we believe in collaboration, creativity, and sustainability. We value everyone’s ideas and create a welcoming space where you can grow and make an impact.  * Take time for yourself: Enjoy 27 days of holiday and 10 public holidays to relax, recharge, and do what matters most to you.  * Grow with us: We provide learning opportunities; you can keep building your skills and knowledge.  * Care for your mind: Full access to OpenUp means you can connect with psychologists, join mindfulness classes, and explore courses to support your mental health.  * Good times guaranteed: Whether it’s a creative workshop, a fun challenge, or some drinks and bites, join our team-building activities and enjoy time with your colleagues.

STARK

ABOUT US STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments. We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems—not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe—today. ABOUT THE TEAM Minerva is STARK's command and control software — the brain that connects operators to autonomous systems across multiple domains in real time. The Minerva team is a small, senior software group based in Berlin and Munich, working directly with our systems and hardware teams to build mission-critical C2 capabilities deployed in active operational environments. We move fast, ship real software, and operate under constraints most engineers never encounter — low-bandwidth networks, air-gapped devices, and high-stakes decision loops. There is no room for abstraction for its own sake. Everything we build ends up in the hands of real operators in the field. YOUR MISSION To drive mission success by ensuring our R&D teams can stay focused on innovation, we are seeking a Technical Project Manager with a focus on Maritime Autonomy. Reporting to the Head of Technical Project Management, you will be the tactical engine room for our marine programs. Your initial priority will be managing our maritime autonomy initiatives to ensure we build, test, and certify our unmanned surface vessel (USV) capabilities on time and on budget. Specifically, you will take absolute ownership for the delivery of certification, regulatory compliance cycle, and maritime safety standards for autonomous marine systems. RESPONSIBILITIES * Maritime Project Execution: Manage the lifecycle of maritime autonomy R&D projects, coordinating cross-functional efforts across software developers, embedded hardware teams, control systems, and Sea trials engineers across the UK & Germany. * Autonomy Certification: Take ownership of the compliance and certification cycle within delivery for autonomous marine systems, coordinating with our Compliance Manager to align delivery with classification and national maritime regulatory bodies. * Hardware/Software Integration: Lead project planning to synchronize software releases with physical construction & integrations on prototype vessels. * Schedule & Risk Management: Establish detailed timelines, work breakdown structures, milestones, resource allocation profiles, and risk-mitigation strategies to deliver features on target. * Stakeholder Visibility: Implement dashboards and reporting systems using Jira/Confluence to provide leadership with visibility into project velocity, roadblocks, and delivery status. QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum of 5+ years of experience in technical project management, systems engineering, or project leadership. * Demonstrated experience in deep-tech, defense, aerospace, marine engineering, or high-growth hardware-software integration environments. * Proven track record of managing projects under rigorous safety-critical certification and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508, DO-178C, or maritime classification society rules) following the V&V delivery model. * High proficiency in modern project management platforms, specifically Jira, Confluence, and advanced planning tools. * Crisp, structured communication style with the ability to distill complex technical constraints into clear plans and executive summaries. * Urgency-driven, execution-focused mindset with a strong sense of personal ownership. STARK Defence UK has achieved the ERS - The Defence Employer Recognition Bronze award  2026 Talent Contact: Sally Grütte-Pad, Interim Lead TA Partner, via talent@stark-defence.com NICE TO HAVE * Prior experience in marine/aerospace engineering, military operations, or defense contracting. * Knowledge of maritime regulations (COLREGs, SOLAS), and related technologies such as AIS tracking systems * Familiarity with autonomous vehicle stacks (UxV), autopilot ecosystems, or robotic control loop development.

Smart Freight Centre

JOB DESCRIPTION ✈️About Smart Freight Centre  Are you passionate about reducing the climate impacts of transport, freight, and logistics?   Would you like to work alongside some of the world’s largest companies, NGOs, and industry leaders to help drive the transition towards a decarbonized freight sector?   Smart Freight Centre is a globally active non-profit organization driving climate action within the freight and logistics sector. We are enablers for organizations that believe in collaborative action to reduce logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. SFC brings together multinational corporations, freight forwarders, carriers, NGOs, technology providers, and governments through collaborative initiatives, training programs, and global partnerships. Together, we help organizations solve business challenges related to freight emissions measurement, reporting, and reduction. Our ambition is to guide industry efforts to reduce freight emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030 and support the transition towards zero-emission logistics by 2050 or earlier.   ⚓About SFC India  SFC India is building the platform to decarbonise India’s freight ecosystem – across road, rail, maritime and aviation. We convene government ministries & regulators, industry leaders, research institutions and global climate actors. The ambition: Build India’s most credible, scalable Green Freight platform – institutional impact at national scale.   ⏰Employment Type: Full-time  ⚓Location: New Delhi India  ⌛Employment Type: Fixed term 12-month contract ⭐ Why This Role is Unique This is a core technical role supporting the design and implementation of electric freight corridors. You will work at the intersection of: • Power systems • Freight electrification • Data modelling • Grid planning The role focuses on estimating energy demand, assessing grid readiness, and supporting deployment planning for charging infrastructure and renewable integration. You will contribute to translating analysis into implementation-ready outputs for large-scale deployment. You will work closely with the India ED, SFC CEO, and Technical, and Research, Communications and BD teams.    ✏️What You Will Own  1. Freight Electrification & Corridor System Design • Analyse freight flows and identify high-potential use cases for electrification • Support development of corridor and cluster-based deployment strategies, including demand aggregation approaches • Translate operational freight data into scalable and implementation-ready electrification plans • Support demand aggregation and corridor development by working closely with shippers, LSPs, OEMs, and infrastructure partners to align technical design with real deployment needs • Support on Port drayage freight electrification 2. Energy Demand & Charging Load Modelling • Estimate energy demand (MWh) and peak load (MW) for EV charging • Assess grid readiness at feeder and substation level • Identify: Network constraints, Infrastructure upgrade requirements and Load concentration risks • Evaluate integration of renewable energy and storage systems • Analyse: Peak load management, Load shifting opportunities, Grid and cost implications • Support development of utility-aligned planning insights, including implications for tariffs, load growth, and grid investment 3. Modelling & Analytical Support • Build data-driven models for: Demand estimation, Load profiling and Scenario analysis • Develop temporal load curves based on charging behaviour and freight operations • Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis across: Demand growth, Tariff structures and Infrastructure utilisation • Support techno-commercial assessments, linking operations, energy, and cost • Work with real-world and evolving datasets, translating them into structured insights for decision-making 4. Research, Knowledge Development & Program Delivery Contribute to development of: o Technical reports and research papers o Policy briefs and whitepapers • Translate analysis into clear, decision-oriented insights • Support delivery of corridor and electrification programs • Engage with: Utilities, Industry stakeholders and Infrastructure providers Contribute to: o Presentations, workshops, and technical discussions o Stakeholder coordination and program executionThis is a hands-on technical, project management and program delivery role focused on executing and strengthening SFC’s maritime programs while conceiving newer ones.    Experience & Background  * 3–5 years of experience in: Power systems, Energy modelling and EV charging or energy systems (preferred) * Strong understanding of: Distribution systems (feeders, substations, load basics) and Electricity demand and load modelling * Familiarity with: EV charging systems and Renewable energy integration is a plus * Ability to translate real-world systems into structured models * Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills * Comfortable working with evolving dataset Who You Are * Structured thinker with strong analytical discipline * Comfortable working across technical, operational, and policy contexts * Able to balance detail with system-level thinking * Self-driven and comfortable in evolving environment Why This Role is Different This role sits at the intersection of freight, energy, and infrastructure, and focuses on solving real system-level challenges such as demand aggregation, grid readiness, and deployment planning for electric freight corridors. Growth Path * Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and policy projects * Opportunity to work with utilities, regulators, and industry * Pathway into energy systems, infrastructure planning, or program leadership roles Organizational Culture & Work Environment  At SFC, we combine global impact with entrepreneurial execution.  We value:  * Cross-sector collaboration * Systems thinking and curiosity * Practical solutions to complex challenges * Diverse and global perspectives   ❤️Join a culture of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. What you will get: At Smart Freight Centre, we believe in collaboration, creativity, and sustainability. We value everyone’s ideas and create a welcoming space where you can grow and make an impact.  * Take time for yourself: Enjoy 27 days of holiday and 10 public holidays to relax, recharge, and do what matters most to you.  * Grow with us: We provide learning opportunities; you can keep building your skills and knowledge.  * Care for your mind: Full access to OpenUp means you can connect with psychologists, join mindfulness classes, and explore courses to support your mental health.  * Good times guaranteed: Whether it’s a creative workshop, a fun challenge, or some drinks and bites, join our team-building activities and enjoy time with your colleagues.