Regional Operations Manager

Texas Health Institute; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Water Resources in the Midwest is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of utility operations, guide local managers, and drive strategic planning and client negotiations. This executive role emphasizes regulatory compliance, environmental safety, and strong relationships with clients and communities.

The position supports both remote and on-site work arrangements, with frequent travel to sites (3–6 overnights per month) to ensure operational excellence and service

Qualifications

• Experience managing utility or municipal operations with budgets and compliance.
• Strategic thinker able to lead through change and complexity.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Travel 3–6 overnights per month; willingness to engage with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general management of operating units and guide local managers.
• Lead budgeting, strategic planning, and client negotiations for each division.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with environmental, safety, and contract standards.
• Foster client and public relationships; represent the company at meetings.
• Support business development and cross-department initiatives.
• Travel to sites regularly to engage with teams and ensure operational excellence.

Skills

People management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Client relations

Communication

Change management

Travel coordination

Education

BA/BS in Business, Public Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Join a team that’s shaping the future of water and wastewater services. Alliance Water Resources is a growing, purpose-driven company committed to providing professional water and wastewater operations to clients across the Midwest. We're looking for a Regional Operations Manager to lead and support a dynamic portfolio of utility operations in eastern Missouri.

In this high-impact, executive, leadership role, you'll be at the helm of multiple operating divisions—providing strategic guidance, fostering client relationships, and empowering local managers to deliver excellent service and ensure environmental regulatory compliance. Whether working remotely or on-site, you’ll be a visible and trusted presence for our clients, our team members, and the communities we serve.

This position requires frequent travel (3-6 overnights/month).

What You’ll Do

• Oversee general management of assigned operating units. Guide local managers on staffing, training, performance, and development.
• Lead budgeting, strategic planning, and client negotiations for each division.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with environmental, safety, and contract standards.
• Foster strong client and public relationships; represent Alliance at board/council meetings.
• Support business development and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Travel to sites regularly to engage with teams and ensure operational excellence.

What We’re Looking For

• Progressive experience managing utility or municipal operations (water and wastewater districts are a big plus), including oversight of people, budgets, and compliance.
• A strategic mindset and the ability to lead through change and complexity.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A strong results-driven approach, with proven ability to set goals and drive performance across multiple teams.
• Working knowledge of water and wastewater systems, regulatory environments, and public administration.
• BA/BS in Business, Public Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field (preferred).