Program Manager

• Lead the planning and delivery of CaDC's projects and strategic initiatives, including writing proposals, managing project delivery, partner coordination, and ensuring outcomes.
• Oversee applied data science projects, coordinating between technical staff, contractors, member agencies, and external partners to keep work on schedule and on scope.
• Manage grants, contracts, and strategic programs: write grant applications, administer contracts, manage budgets, reporting, and compliance.
• Lead implementation of special initiatives such as urban water reporting streamlining and educational course development.

This role directly supports California's water sustainability by enabling data-driven planning and policy, helping water managers adapt to drought and climate change through improved data and tools.

• 5+ years of program or project management experience (nonprofit, public sector, consulting, or utility-adjacent preferred).
• Demonstrated experience writing successful grant or other project proposals and administering grants or contracts.
• Strong track record managing multi-stakeholder projects with competing priorities and limited staff.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex technical work into clear updates.

Target salary: $110,000 - $140,000 / year. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Remote work with some travel. Stipend for coworking space may be available.

The California Data Collaborative (CaDC) is a nonprofit organization and network of water professionals collaborating on open-source software, data, standards, and applied research to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply in California.