• • • Program Manager, Water Programs The Program Manager, Water Programs oversees projects to implement solutions for water efficiency and affordability, serving both residents and municipal water systems. The Program Manager is responsible for leading teams to carry out the day-to-day implementation of the Cook County Water Affordability program, leading continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with program requirements, maintaining program documents and records, and supporting Elevate’s growth in this area. The ideal candidate for this dynamic position is someone experienced in managing public sector grants and/or construction projects, and someone with a strong passion for ensuring all residents have access to safe and affordable drinking water. The Program Manager, Water Programs reports directly to the Director, Water Programs and will work closely with Elevate’s marketing, customer service, construction, finance, and legal teams. This position is currently remote, with infrequent business travel required.
Responsibilities
- Manage the ongoing implementation of the Cook County Water Affordability program, which is intended to include both a residential Leak Repair program and a municipal water system facing Technical Assistance program.
- Maintain and further strong external relationships with Cook County departments, partner organizations, utilities, and community leaders.
- Work closely with internal teams such as marketing, communications, research, finance, legal, and technical services to design and launch the program, meet program deliverables, and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Oversee and conduct research and evaluation activities to determine priority needs and best practices for addressing water affordability challenges.
- Monitor and report on the execution of the program, including managing program metrics, budget, risks, and adjustments to the work plan as needed.
- Work with internal teams to develop systems to support the program including a website, registration form, marketing materials, and Salesforce (CRM) infrastructure for the program.
- Lead outreach efforts including material development, speaking engagements, and engagement strategy with key partners.
- Support resource planning at the organizational level and coordinate with other internal teams to maximize delivery of services to our communities.
- Actively participate in team activities.
- Maintain expertise in water affordability and water efficiency topics and literature.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Public Health, Public Policy or related field, or equivalent experience required
- Five to seven (5-7) years of project management experience required
- Experience in public sector contract or grant management strongly preferred
- Experience working with state, county, or local government preferred
- Knowledge and expertise on water affordability or water efficiency challenges and solutions highly desired
- Working knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM system preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with detailed reporting requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to help develop and establish team processes and routines preferred
- Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Demonstrated professional maturity and capacity to maintain confidentiality requirements of Elevate and various funders
Organization Description We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need them most. At Elevate, the greatest asset of our organization is the kind of people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation and we seek dynamic, hardworking team members who are inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff wellbeing and career development opportunities, there’s no better place to grow your career than Elevate.
Compensation
The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an exempt People Manager position with a salary range of $80,000 - $90,000, based on experience. Anti-Discrimination Policy Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
ADA Accommodation Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.