Program Manager I - Groundwater & Water Resources

austintexas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

City of Austin's Water Resources Team seeks a Program Manager I to oversee multi-project programs, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage budgets in a hybrid Austin setting. You will monitor performance, drive process improvements, and provide technical guidance to management and external partners.

Ideal candidates hold a related Bachelor's degree with 3 years of lead or program management experience, enjoy collaborating across teams, and communicating technical information clearly in written

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job plus 3 years of related experience; 1 year in lead/supervisory role.
• Experience substitutable for education up to 4 years.
• Knowledge of municipal program management and budgeting practices.

Responsibilities

• Define program goals, objectives and resource requirements.
• Establish program standards, methods, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across departments.
• Monitor program effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Manage budgets and forecast information for assigned programs.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Oral and written communications

Adaptability to changing priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Excel

Job description

City of Austin's Water Resources Team seeks a Program Manager I to oversee multi-project programs, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage budgets in a hybrid Austin setting. You will monitor performance, drive process improvements, and provide technical guidance to management and external partners.

Ideal candidates hold a related Bachelor's degree with 3 years of lead or program management experience, enjoy collaborating across teams, and communicating technical information clearly in written