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 the development and operation of a large-scale data center portfolio. This role will drive multi-year water program initiatives, oversee compliance frameworks, manage utility partnerships, and coordinate cross-functional infrastructure programs that support sustainability goals and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and construction program management, with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale infrastructure initiatives and leading complex cross-functional programs.
Location: Remote (Preference for candidates located in the Eastern or Central U.S. time zones)
Travel: Up to 50% domestic travel required.
Duration:18Months
Pay Rate: Competitive, depending on experience.
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 development and execution of a multi-year water program roadmap aligned with infrastructure growth and sustainability objectives.
- Manage water and wastewater compliance programs, including governance processes, audit readiness, permitting requirements, and regulatory oversight.
- Oversee water infrastructure projects by coordinating engineering design reviews, construction schedules, budgets, scopes, and quality standards.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with water and wastewater utilities throughout construction and operational phases.
- Develop and manage water monitoring, data governance, and reporting frameworks to support operational decision-making and compliance.
- Monitor regulatory, environmental, and policy developments impacting water supply, wastewater discharge, and infrastructure planning.
- Partner with engineering, construction, sustainability, finance, operations, and strategy teams to deliver cross-functional water infrastructure initiatives.
- Lead strategic initiatives involving water conservation, alternative water sourcing, water recycling, and emergency water mitigation 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 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 large, cross-functional infrastructure or technical programs.
- Strong knowledge of water and wastewater compliance, regulatory requirements, and utility coordination.
- Excellent stakeholder management, relationship-building, and communication skills.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 50%.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience with NPDES permits and industrial pretreatment permitting.
- Experience working with U.S. water and wastewater utilities.
- Experience supporting hyperscale data center water or wastewater infrastructure.
- Experience developing enterprise-scale compliance frameworks and data governance programs.
- Experience with water recycling, alternative water sourcing, and sustainability initiatives.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field required.
- Advanced technical degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Company Description
About itD: We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity, innovation, and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy, empowering us to deliver excellent results. We are a woman- and minority-led firm. Every day, we challenge ourselves to be considerate, fair and to re-think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction, on every project, for every client. You’ll thrive here if you are a dynamic self-starter, a difference-maker or someone who wants to deliver great results, without constraints.
The itD Digital Experience: Joining us means you’ll be part of our global community, you have a say about your own career journey, and you’ll get a chance to give back to causes that matter. You will experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high-performance teams across numerous industries. itD offers our employees excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, 401K + matching, networking & career learning and development programs. We are growing and we want to see you grow! Visit https://itdtech.com/careers to learn more about what working at itD can mean for you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Additional Info
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itD Campbell, California, USA Office
300 Orchard City Dr, Campbell, California, United States, 95008 2946
itD San Francisco, California, USA Office
600 California St, San Francisco, California, United States, 94108 2704
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