Remote Water Program Leader - Enterprise Infra

itD Tech; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

itD Tech is seeking a Water Program Manager (Technical Program Manager – Level V) to lead strategic water and wastewater programs for a global data center infrastructure portfolio. This remote role (Pacific Time preferred) oversees multi-year initiatives, regulatory compliance, and utility partnerships to support sustainability and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience in water infrastructure programs, with strong permitting, compliance, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

MS or PhD preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Job description

itD Tech is seeking a Water Program Manager (Technical Program Manager – Level V) to lead strategic water and wastewater programs for a global data center infrastructure portfolio. This remote role (Pacific Time preferred) oversees multi-year initiatives, regulatory compliance, and utility partnerships to support sustainability and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience in water infrastructure programs, with strong permitting, compliance, and cross-functional