Technical Program Manager – Level V

itD is seeking a Water Program Manager (Technical Program Manager – Level V) to lead strategic water and wastewater programs supporting a global data center infrastructure portfolio. This role is responsible for driving multi-year water program initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing utility partnerships, and overseeing water infrastructure projects that support sustainability and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure, permitting, compliance, and construction management, with a proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional technical programs and delivering enterprise-scale infrastructure initiatives.

Location: Remote (Preference for candidates located in the Pacific Time Zone)

Duration: 8Months

Travel: Domestic travel within the U.S. as needed (up to 50%, though actual travel is expected to be significantly less).We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and more.
Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of a multi-year water program roadmap aligned with organizational growth and sustainability objectives.

• Manage enterprise-wide water and wastewater compliance programs, including permitting, governance, audit readiness, and regulatory oversight.

• Oversee engineering design reviews and water infrastructure projects by managing scope, schedules, budgets, construction quality, and project milestones.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with water and wastewater utilities throughout planning, construction, and operational phases.

• Establish data governance frameworks and leverage data analytics to monitor water performance, support compliance, and drive informed business decisions.

• Monitor evolving environmental regulations, water policy, and infrastructure risks, developing mitigation strategies to maintain operational continuity.

• Partner with cross-functional teams across engineering, construction, sustainability, finance, operations, and strategy to successfully deliver large-scale water initiatives.

• Lead strategic programs focused on water conservation, alternative water sourcing, water recycling, emergency operating procedures, and long-term sustainability planning.

Internal Responsibilities

• Attend regular internal practice community meetings.

• Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.

• Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material).

• Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.

• Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).

• Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 12+ years of progressive experience managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including senior or lead-level responsibilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Technical expertise in industrial water use, wastewater discharge, water efficiency practices, and U.S. water policy and permitting.

• Experience managing permitting and construction of water infrastructure projects.

• Experience leading complex cross-functional technical or infrastructure programs.

• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater regulatory compliance and utility engagement.

• Excellent relationship-building, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

• Ability to travel domestically within the United States as needed.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Experience with NPDES permits and industrial pretreatment permitting.

• Experience working directly with U.S. water and wastewater utilities.

• Experience supporting hyperscale data center water and wastewater infrastructure.

• Experience developing enterprise-wide compliance frameworks, governance processes, and data management programs.

• Experience with water recycling, alternative water sourcing, and sustainability-focused infrastructure initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.

• Advanced technical degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.