Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager Department: WaterNow Alliance Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Remote Compensation: $75,000 / year Description Position Overview: The Senior Program Manager is a full-time, long-term position and a core member of WaterNow’s growing team. The Manager will support WaterNow’s on-the-ground technical assistance initiatives working with utilities, municipalities, community partners, consultants, and other stakeholders across Colorado and nationally. The Manager’s primary tasks will include policy data-intensive research, navigating state and federal financing opportunities, stakeholder engagement, communications and reputed company, and project management to advance innovative, affordable, and climate-resilient water solutions in the urban space. 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