Intern in R&D Program Management (80-100%)

Your mission

Job description

• Your role: In this internship, you will support the Program Manager in our Technology Unit in driving cross-functional programs that span from early-stage R&D (TRL 1–4) to scale-up (TRL 4–7) projects. These programs cover multiple generations of technology (from current solutions to emerging innovations) focused on delivering advanced filter materials that capture CO₂ directly from ambient air.  

• Project execution: You will help ensure execution of programs’ objectives and key results (OKRs) together with the technical project leads and other stakeholders across different functions (Procurement, Delivery, Operations, Sustainability) and external partners. 

• Schedule management: You will ensure information accuracy in our collaborative planning software and propose improvements for visualization and tracking. You will also support in aligning testing infrastructure schedules with the Project Plans. 

• Budget & resource management: You will help Project Leads monitor and forecast budgets and properly allocate and prioritize resources throughout the project lifecycle; you will also help identify resource conflicts and propose solutions. 

• Inventory management: You will assist in consolidating material demands from different projects for R&D purposes and in managing existing stock; and you will propose solutions for streamlining the current process.  

• Reporting: You will coordinate with respective Project Leads in monitoring and reporting project progress, decision gates, challenges, status of external partnerships and financials.  

• Documentation: You will organize and streamline documentation systems in the different programs for better accessibility.  

• Continual improvement: You will help facilitate light retrospective and lessons learned workshops and their documentation.  

Your story

Requirements

• Educational background: You are completing or are a recent graduate within a scientific, engineering, business or a related field. 

• Career aspiration: You are driven by climate action and aspire to build a career where innovation meets purpose: developing skills in project management, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic execution that can open doors to roles in technology development, product scale-up, operations, or broader sustainability initiatives.  

• Work ethic & mindset: You are curious, proactive, and most importantly, a DOER: you take initiative, follow through, and make things happen. You are open to mentorship, ready to absorb knowledge, and excited to grow in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment, where failing fast and learning fast is part of the journey.  

• Technical proficiency: You are tech-savvy, proficient in Microsoft Office and are willing to learn new software tools. 

• Communication and interpersonal skills: You're a natural collaborator who is sociable, communicative, and speaks English fluently. 

• Availability: You are available for a 6-month internship and preferably able to start in January 2026.

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.

What we offer:

At Climeworks, our six-month internships offer a hybrid work setup, giving you flexibility while ensuring valuable collaboration by working onsite at least three days per week. To maintain fairness, we follow a standardized salary process based on market benchmarks. For our internships based in Switzerland, the compensation is:

• During BSc & MSc: CHF 2,000 per month

• After completion of MSc: CHF 2,500 per month

Note: We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.

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