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American Water Works Association · 21 hours ago

Sr Manager-Technical and Research Programs

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $136K/yr

8+ years exp

American Water Works Association is dedicated to providing solutions for managing water, the world's most vital resource. They are seeking a Sr Manager-Technical and Research Programs to oversee technical and research initiatives, manage education programs, and provide leadership to engineering professionals within the organization.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Manage, design, and execute professional and technical education programs that meet or exceed membership needs

Provide technical expertise and leadership to ensure excellence and quality of work

Analyze and implement program and process improvement initiatives for AWWA Annual Conference (ACE), specialty conferences, workshops, webinars, and other education events in collaboration with staff and volunteer units

Manage research projects and data collection surveys to generate actionable technical insights for internal use and external distribution

Develop and monitor department budget and project execution to maximize revenue and control expenses

Develop and implement clear, consistent communication strategies that connect and engage members, volunteers, and stakeholders

Support AWWA mission and vision in all interactions with staff

Provide leadership to direct reports

Help direct reports overcome any organizational obstacles encountered

Foster a positive work environment

Qualification

Water industry experienceTechnical research analysisProject managementSupervisory experienceWater utility operationsBudget managementMS Office proficiencyLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or related professional field with an emphasis on water-related disciplines required

Minimum of eight (8) years' related water industry experience required demonstrating understanding of water industry technical, managerial, and financial issues including but not limited to

Project management experience required

Experience working with volunteers and/or large committees required

Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required