Senior Project Manager | Social Responsibility 

Job Summary

FishWise is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, and impact-driven Senior Project Manager, Social Responsibility to support the organization’s work advancing human and labor rights, human rights due diligence, and holistic sustainability within global seafood supply chains.

Reporting to the Project Director, this regular, full-time, remote position supports FishWise’s business partnerships and projects by managing social responsibility and transparency initiatives, coordinating partner engagement, analyzing and communicating project outcomes, and helping develop practical solutions that integrate social, environmental, and traceability considerations into corporate due diligence programs.

The position requires approximately 10% domestic and international travel to support partner engagement, conferences, meetings, and other organizational priorities.

The expected pay range for this position is $64,400 to $73,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. 

About FishWise

FishWise envisions a thriving, sustainable seafood industry that supports the health and recovery of ocean ecosystems and the people who depend on them. FishWise partners with the seafood industry to improve environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and traceability throughout global seafood supply chains.

FishWise is a collaborative, mission-driven organization made up of people who care deeply about meaningful impact, strong relationships, thoughtful problem-solving, and continuous learning. Employees work closely across teams and programs, bringing a high level of professionalism, curiosity, and shared commitment to advancing responsible business practices in the seafood industry.

About the Role

Within FishWise’s Markets Program, the Senior Project Manager, Social Responsibility supports business partnerships and projects that advance human and labor rights and human rights due diligence throughout global seafood supply chains. The role contributes to the development and implementation of practical tools, guidance, and industry collaborations that promote holistic sustainability by integrating social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and transparency considerations into corporate due diligence efforts.

This position combines project management, partner engagement, research, communications, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously, work closely with seafood industry partners and other stakeholders, and help translate complex technical information into practical resources and solutions for diverse audiences.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment that requires balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day project execution.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and execute social responsibility and transparency projects for FishWise partners, including work planning, progress tracking, data analysis, and partner reporting
• Support the development and implementation of traceability, transparency, human rights due diligence, and holistic sustainability solutions for the seafood industry
• Facilitate data collection, analysis, and reporting activities involving seafood suppliers and business partners
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with companies, collaborators, academic institutions, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate effectively across FishWise teams to support alignment, communication, and knowledge sharing
• Conduct research and contribute to technical resources, guidance documents, policy briefs, toolkits, presentations, and other industry-facing materials
• Represent FishWise at conferences, webinars, meetings, and other external events
• Maintain and support FishWise platforms, communications resources, and project-related content
• Develop reports, one-pagers, presentations, infographics, and other communications materials that translate technical information into accessible resources
• Support project budgeting, deliverable tracking, grant reporting, meeting coordination, and project documentation activities
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives that support organizational learning, culture, equity, and continuous improvement
• Support recruitment and hiring activities, including candidate screening, interviews, and selection processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and successfully balancing competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience translating technical information for diverse audiences
• Experience conducting research, synthesizing information, and developing written materials and resources
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience working with data to support project goals and reporting
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams, organizations, cultures, and stakeholder groups
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of seafood supply chains, traceability, transparency, sustainability, human rights due diligence, labor rights, or responsible sourcing practices
• Experience working with corporate sustainability programs, compliance frameworks, due diligence systems, or related initiatives
• Experience developing communications, learning materials, presentations, or visual resources for diverse audiences
• Experience coordinating grant-funded projects and tracking deliverables and reporting requirements
• Experience representing an organization in conferences, webinars, multi-stakeholder initiatives, or industry collaborations
• Experience using platforms and tools such as Zoom, Google Workspace, Slack, Canva, Podio, Zoho, or similar systems

Work Environment and Travel

This is a fully remote position based in the United States and is primarily performed in a standard home office environment, except during periods of travel and in-person meetings. The position requires approximately 10% domestic and international travel to support conferences, partner meetings, industry engagement, organizational activities, and other project-related responsibilities.

The role involves regular collaboration with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders across multiple time zones and may occasionally require schedule flexibility to support business and organizational needs.

Compensation and Benefits

FishWise offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Matching retirement contributions
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Professional development support
• A collaborative and mission-driven remote work environment

Additional Information

A full job description will be shared with candidates who move forward in the interview process.

FishWise is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

FishWise seeks talented people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, perspectives, and abilities. Candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, bilingual or multilingual, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Project Director | International Development & Sustainable Aquaculture

**Applications will be reviewed through June 19, 2026**

Job Summary

FishWise is seeking a strategic, adaptive, and impact-driven Project Director to lead a  30-month international development project focused on smallholder shrimp farmers and their communities in Andhra Pradesh, India. Continued employment beyond the 30-month project period would be contingent on continued funding and organizational needs.

Reporting to the Executive Deputy Director, this regular, full-time, remote, US-based position will lead the implementation of a complex multi-partner initiative designed to advance environmental, economic, and social outcomes through community-centered collaboration and sustainable aquaculture practices. The role requires strong project leadership, cross-cultural relationship management, operational coordination, and the ability to navigate dynamic field conditions and international partnerships.

The position requires up to 30% domestic and international travel, primarily to India, with quieter periods interspersed with times of more frequent travel, including periodic travel to remote field locations in Andhra Pradesh.

The expected pay range for this position is $74,000 to $87,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. 

About FishWise

FishWise envisions a thriving, sustainable seafood industry that supports the health and recovery of ocean ecosystems and the people who depend on them. FishWise partners with the seafood industry to improve environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and traceability throughout global seafood supply chains.

FishWise is a collaborative, mission-driven organization made up of people who care deeply about meaningful impact, strong relationships, thoughtful problem-solving, and continuous learning. Employees work closely across teams and programs, bringing a high level of professionalism, curiosity, and shared commitment to advancing responsible business practices in the seafood industry.

About the Role

This project, Sahakaramn tho Parishkaram: Mana Royya Mana Bhoomi Mana Niru “Solutions with Cooperation: Our Shrimp, Our Land, Our Water”, uses a community-centered approach to support environmental, economic, and social improvements driven by farmer-defined priorities.

As the primary point of accountability for the project, the Project Director will oversee implementation across a complex network of partners, consultants, subgrantees, and stakeholders. This role combines strategic leadership, relationship management, operational coordination, and field engagement in support of sustainable aquaculture practices and long-term partner capacity-building.

The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity, and experienced working across cross-cultural, multi-stakeholder, and community-centered environments.

This role will also play an important part in strengthening local leadership capacity and supporting the long-term transition of implementation leadership to India-based partners.

What You’ll Do

• Lead implementation of a multi-partner international development project focused on sustainable shrimp aquaculture in Andhra Pradesh, India
• Coordinate project planning, implementation timelines, partner alignment, budgets, reporting, and risk mitigation activities
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local partners, consultants, NGOs, industry stakeholders, and community representatives
• Support local capacity-building efforts and help strengthen long-term leadership and implementation structures in India
• Identify operational challenges and develop practical, adaptive solutions that maintain project momentum and accountability
• Coordinate across FishWise teams and programs to support alignment, communication, and knowledge sharing
• Support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and knowledge management activities, including tracking project outcomes and documenting lessons learned
• Lead or support workshops, trainings, stakeholder meetings, and collaborative planning processes
• Contribute to technical resources, donor communications, presentations, reports, and learning materials for a range of audiences
• Represent FishWise in external meetings, workshops, donor discussions, and cross-sector collaborations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7–9 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 6–8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including experience managing multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
• Experience coordinating across cross-functional, international, and multi-stakeholder environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, including the ability to work effectively across cultures and sectors
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, solve problems, and adapt effectively in dynamic environments
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to India and work periodically in remote field settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in international development, sustainability, seafood supply chains, aquaculture, or community-based programming
• Familiarity with systems thinking, participatory approaches, capacity-building, or community-led development
• Experience supporting monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities, applied research, or data collection efforts
• Experience facilitating trainings, workshops, or multi-stakeholder engagement processes

Work Environment and Travel

This is a fully remote position based in the United States and is primarily performed in a standard home office environment, except during periods of travel and field-based project work. In addition to periodic organizational travel, this role requires up to 30% domestic and international travel, primarily to India, with quieter periods interspersed with times of more frequent travel, including travel within Andhra Pradesh to support project implementation, partner coordination, stakeholder engagement, and field-based activities.

The role involves regular collaboration with teams and partners in India, including availability for meetings that overlap with Indian Standard Time.

Travel associated with this position may include extended international flights, travel to remote field locations, and visits to shrimp farming communities, hatcheries, processors, and related project sites. Field work may involve hot, humid, wet, muddy, or otherwise physically challenging environmental conditions. Candidates must be comfortable traveling to and working periodically in these environments.

Compensation and Benefits

FishWise offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Matching retirement contributions
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Professional development support
• A collaborative and mission-driven remote work environment

Additional Information

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain any required travel documentation, including a visa for India, within the first three months of employment.

A full job description will be shared with candidates who move forward in the interview process.

FishWise is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

FishWise seeks talented people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, perspectives, and abilities. Candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, bilingual or multilingual, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We are interested in working with people who have different types of experience and backgrounds. If you don’t see the opportunity you are looking for, please submit a general application. Apply