Groundwater Program Manager

Job Description
About the Position
Under direction of the Water Resources Division Manager, the Groundwater Program Manager will be responsible for planning and developing a groundwater protection program and groundwater projects to help meet future water supply needs for the SFPUC’s retail and wholesale customers. The Groundwater Program Manager will be responsible for managing a team to develop groundwater management plan, maintain a groundwater quality monitoring and reporting program, preparation of agreements, groundwater feasibility studies, groundwater well projects and a oversee and manage a variety of Lake Merced projects. Specifically, the Groundwater Program Manager will be responsible for establishing and tracking programmatic goals and priorities, including key decision points and milestones;
working closely with internal and external partners to implement multi-party agreements;
supervising the planning and implementation of complex multi-million dollar capital projects;
adhering to budgets andschedules;
and reporting out on project development progress on a regular basis.
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Strategic Planning
Develop clear goals and priorities to for the water supply planning
Develop planning tools to track project development progress against planning objectives
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align planning needs
Work closely with other utilities, regulators and professionals on developments in water supplies
Supervisory and Program/Project Management
Lead cross-functional teams to achieve collective program objectives
Develop capital budgets and projections related to program objectives
Prepare documents such as multi-party agreements and memorandum of understanding documents
Track and report on several projects, individually and collectively
Direct the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes, within budget;
adjust plans to meet emerging or changing program needs while continuing to address established priorities
Directly supervise other SFPUC staff
Effective Communications
Serve as the agency representative in water supply planning program priorities
Coordinate thoughtful outreach plan to engage with internal and external stakeholders
Deliver presentations to a variety of audiences and stakeholders representing water supply program interests
Negotiate complex multi-party agreements
Ideal Candidate and Competencies:
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record andability to exercise the following leadership competencies whichare critical for success in this position.
Accountability:
Acts with integrity, honestly, and fairness;
inspires trust. Clearlydefines roles and responsibilities for self and others. Holds self and others to their roles and responsibilities. Complies with legal and ethical guidelines. Acts as a responsible steward of the resources entrusted to the SFPUC.
Business Acumen:
Understands and leverages business concepts, terms, and tools to achieve desired outcomes. Makes informed decisions and develops sound budgets and plans surrounding the financial and operational functions of the organization. Demonstrates expertise in the utility industry landscape. Develops compelling business cases to support organizational plans and objectives.
Decision Making and Problem Solving:
Takes ownership of problems and makes timely, responsible, transparent, and clear decisions. involves others in addressing problems and seeking solutions. Gathers relevant information and conducts appropriate analyses. Understands the impact of decisions.
Innovation:
Creates a thriving culture in which employees feel both safe and encouraged to explore new ideas and improve existing ones;
develops new insights, questions conventional approaches, and encourages others to develop new ideas and innovations.
Relationship Management:
Builds open, honest, and respectful relationships through effective communication and collaboration techniques. Develops networks and lasting partnerships across boundaries to maintain strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Utilizes a variety of communication approaches to successfully gain support, influence others, and strengthen relationship.
Strategic Planning:
Formulates objectives and priorities, implements plans, and allocates resources to achieve the long-term goals of the organization.