Technical Services Program Manager delivering water engineering support, training, and project management for GWC’s global partners. Advancing scalable solutions to eradicate water poverty.
Responsibilities
Provide technical support services and mentoring to GWC water-sector partners, including NGOs, governments, and utilities, on designing, maintaining, and monitoring water systems including Solar Powered Water Systems
Draw on specialized expertise in utility performance, asset management, non-revenue water management, energy optimization, electromechanical design, remote monitoring, water quality, volumetric water benefit accounting, and water resource management
Provide technical evaluations and assistance in design, implementation, review, design analysis, and third-party site visits
Lead end-to-end delivery of assigned technical services projects across multiple countries and time zones, managing scope, schedule, and budget
Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks and provide regular status reporting to the Director of Technical Services
Develop and maintain project monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks and support impact measurement
Deliver GWC online courses and in-person training in various cultural contexts and geographic locations
Build, maintain, and expand relationships with GWC partners and organizations receiving training and technical support
Identify and pursue opportunities supporting the growth and scale of GWC's learning and technical services work
Work across cross-cultural environments and multiple concurrent projects
Represent GWC to external audiences, including subject matter experts, partner organizations, and capacity-building customers
Maintain communication with partner organizations and team members across countries and time zones
Travel approximately four to six international trips of one or two weeks each per year and approximately two domestic US-based trips of one week each per year
Requirements
Alignment with GWC's core values and commitment to eradicating water poverty
Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
P.E. certification preferred
5+ years of engineering and project management experience
2+ years of engineering experience working in low- and middle-income countries preferred
2+ years of engineering experience with solar-powered water systems preferred
Proficiency with office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proficiency with engineering tools such as EPANET and AutoCAD
Comfortable using AI tools to support research, documentation, and workflow efficiency
Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and subject areas quickly
Strong relationship-building skills and demonstrated interest in partnership development
Team player with close attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Ability and willingness to travel internationally, with or without reasonable accommodation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish required
Legal authorization to work in the United States or Canada without sponsorship
Ability to safely lift a minimum of 35 pounds
Ability to sit for extended periods and perform standing, walking, typing, carrying, kneeling, bending, and navigating stairs
Ability to work primarily indoors with occasional outdoor work in varying weather conditions
Ability to work outside standard business hours as needed, including occasional evening and weekend work
Benefits
Make a tangible impact on the lives of 2.2 billion living without access to safely managed water
Collaborate with a passionate and competent team of professionals
Opportunity to shape and influence our company's core strategy and future direction
Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and PTO (Paid Time Off)
Remote work or hybrid work with optional office space available if located in CHS, SC
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