Project Manager, Navajo Mountain

Job Description:\n\nSalary: $75,000-$90,000/year DOE Position: Project Manager, Navajo Mountain Location: Shonto, AZ, Navajo Mountain, AZ; or Chinle, AZ Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt Compensation Range: $75,000-$90,000/year DOE Level: Manager I Reports To: Director, Navajo Water Project Manages: Lead Water & Solar Technicians, Water & Solar Technicians, Project Assistant Supported by: Project Coordinator, Field Supervisor; Operations team, various organizational departments Education/Experience Preferences: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience preferred Start Date: ASAP We Are DigDeep The DigDeep Right to Water Project is a WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) organization serving the 2 million + people in the U.S. who still don’t have a tap or a toilet at home. DigDeep believes access to clean water is a human right. We run several nationally recognized programs that empower communities to build their own water and sanitation systems. We won the 2018 US Water Prize for our Navajo Water Project, which has brought clean, running water to hundreds of Native families across New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. DigDeep launched the Appalachia Water Project in 2020, DigDeep launched the Appalachia Water Project in 2020, in McDowell County, WV. It has since brought clean, sustainable running water to hundreds of families in Southern West Virginia through public - private partnerships with the McDowell County and East Logan PSD's in Wyoming County. In addition to clean running water, the project is installing septic systems and connecting households to centralized sewer. The AWP is now expanding into neighboring states of Kentucky and Virginia to continue its quest of clean water for every Appalachian family. Our water projects expanded in 2022 when we launched our Colonias Water Project. This project works to bring clean, running water to the residents living in communities along the Texas-Mexico border. The Texas colonias are largely unincorporated, low-income communities that fall just outside city limits and often lack basic infrastructure. Our work began in Cochran colonia near El Paso. DigDeep partnered with residents, housing nonprofits, and county officials to innovate a new model for public-private-partnership that brings these basic services to families for the first time. Now we're getting the water flowing in 5 more communities. The Opportunity DigDeep is looking for a creative, motivated, collaborative person to join our Navajo Water Project program team as the Navajo Mountain Project Manager (PM). Reporting to the Director of the Navajo Water Project, the PM is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Navajo Water Project in the Navajo Mountain, Shonto, and Chinle areas of the Navajo Nation, contributing to DigDeep’s work throughout other parts of the Navajo Nation when required. This includes overseeing and implementing program activities, budgeting, staffing, collaborating and coordinating with the Navajo Nation government and water providers, external partners, and community members, while maintaining strong communications with HQ. This job is full-time and based in Shonto, AZ or Chinle, AZ. It involves frequent travel to program sites in Navajo Mountain, Shonto, Chinle and the surrounding areas, to DigDeep HQ, and other project sites across the US. Key Responsibilities This is what you’ll do once you join the team: Strategy Collaborate with the Director to execute DigDeep's work on the Western and Chinle Agencies on the Navajo Nation and the surrounding areas to serve people with excellence and efficiency.Collaborate with the Director to set new targets and timelines and identify and maintain partnerships with local governments, water providers, regulators, nonprofits, businesses, and community members.Identify Navajo communities in the Western and Chinle Agencies needing WASH assistance; develop strategies for serving these communities based on their unique needs and resources. ImplementationYou will plan and implement WASH programs that meet the challenges faced by communities in the Western and Chinle Agencies.Manage contractors and collaborate with the Program team as they design and implement new water projects from start to finish, monitor work plans and ensure objectives are met in a safe, timely, and complete manner.Conduct site visits; collect intake data and assessments from site visits, prepare Cooperative Partnership Agreements; obtain client consent prior to initiating work. Upon completion of work, collect all appropriate information and gather media for storytelling.Plan and direct field work according to plan laid out by the Director in order to meet all objectives, budgets, and timelines. Ensure DigDeep surveys are inputted into databases (e.g. mWater) accurately; regular review and oversight of data, and collaborating with DigDeep Labs team to ensure you are up-to-date on data implementation best practicesAs needed, plan and guide donors, press, and media visits to the field; and oversee volunteer work.Ensure program compliance with relevant laws as well as all workplace and employee policies. Routinely visit all project sites in the Western and Chinle Agencies, and occasionally other projects on the Navajo Nation. Finance & DevelopmentAssist the Director in developing the annual program budget for the region and update the project’s budget on a quarterly basis.Monitor expenditures throughout the year to ensure compliance with budget.Collaborate with the development team to maximize all revenue and storytelling opportunities, especially those related to major donor cultivation and annual campaigns. Assist clients with DigDeep’s bill pay program, including collecting appropriate information and coordinating with local utilities. Build Partnerships As needed, plan and implement outreach activities to develop visibility of the organization within the local community; represent the organization at local meetings. Consult closely and regularly with relevant agencies (ex. IHS, BIA, EPA, etc.); establish and maintain positive political relationships within the community and partner organizations.Foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among staff, community members, elected leaders, partner organizations, and the public.Provide clear, concise reports on plans, processes, and outcomes to executive staff; represent DigDeep at relevant conferences and events. People Management Perform supervisory duties for the team, as appropriate; interview applicants for employment; resolve discipline problems and recommend termination as necessary; develop higher levels of expertise in staff by encouraging further education and providing learning opportunities.Lead and facilitate regular staff meetings, both virtually and in-person as appropriate; provide strong day-to-day leadership that bridges multiple communication contexts to ensure all team members and clients are heard and understood.Uphold the unique culture of DigDeep by implementing values-aligned operations and management strategies for all work on the Navajo Nation. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. As the organization continues to evolve, duties or tasks may change without impacting the overall job description. Competencies Change Management: Task/strategy orientation. Seeks out opportunities for task /team/ functional area growth and innovation. Anticipates obstacles from both team members and active projects, beginning to forecast and prepare contingencies. Collaboratively establish structures and processes to plan and manage the orderly implementation of change. Collaborate on the project goal and provide guidance on how to get there, especially under novel circumstances. Effectively navigates uncertainties and incomplete information with a problem-solving mindset to identify appropriate strategies, creatively apply solutions, and uses a community-driven, sustainable approach. Champions new policies/ procedures/ strategies. Are a focal point for driving adoption within the functional area.Strategic Planning: Begins to challenge the status quo and continually strives to improve organization's alignment with its goals. Ability to adapt to ever changing workload priorities and events and effectively reprioritizing or deferring tasks in line with operational and strategic goals. Revises processes and tasks that impact specific achievement within the project/team. Uses understanding of team's strengths and goals, and considers cross-functional contributions, to better align functional areas with DigDeep's mission. Ensures team objectives and performance are consistent with strategic plan.Innovation: Uses understanding and forward thinking to devise responses to future situations. Displays open-mindedness and is willing to try new approaches. Adapts readily to changes and needs. Is able to shift attention and priorities in their own work in response to needs of their work. Actively seeks opportunities to try out new experiences.Initiative: Comfortable owning and leading projects and processes while working semi-independently. Able to identify and implement new approaches. Adapts readily to changes and needs of their work. Is able to shift attention and priorities in work in response to organizational needs. Communication: Professional presence, strong written and verbal communications skills, has the ability to appropriately represent both oneself and the company in external facing situations, able to adapt and react appropriately to novel circumstances. Tailors communications and presentations to effectively reach the desired audience and with maximum impact, both internal and external to the organization. Debates opinions, effectively clarifies ambiguities and judgments. Handles conflict empathetically. Converses with, writes reports for, and creates/delivers presentations to all levels of colleagues and peer groups in ways that support understanding, problem solving and planning. Explains the context of multiple interrelated problems/challenges, asks searching, probing questions, and solicits expert advice prior to taking action and making recommendations.Collaborative Working/Teamwork: Consistently fosters collaboration and respect among team members by addressing elements of the group process that impedes the group from reaching its goal. Works with a wide range of teams and readily shares lessons learned and credit for team accomplishments. Remain respectful in communications and approach where disagreement exists. Enhances others' commitment to work via demonstration of its impact, providing recognition and credit, and identifying areas of growth.Build Collaborative Relationships: You develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships inside and outside the organization with those who can provide information, assistance, and support in furtherance of the organization’s mission. Your team management skills include a strong vision and clear direction, sound judgment, good communication and conflict management skills. You’re culturally sensitive and have experience supporting the development of diverse, inclusive and equitable work environments, including an openness for learning.Technical Expertise: Has demonstrated ability and depth of knowledge with the technology in the desired technical area. Effectively uses and applies technical knowledge, and uses knowledge to identify solutions to existing problems.Values-Aligned: You behave ethically and with integrity, and in alignment with the values of the organization. Consistently follows through on commitments and lives our values of equality, transparency, and experience. Skills and Qualifications We want to hear from you if you have:Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience preferredAt least 5 years of applicable professional experience as a project/program manager required; prefer skills in engineering, plumbing, electrical, and other tradesAt least 5 years experience as a people manager requiredAt least 5 years in the non-profit sector – social justice, community organizing, international development or environmental justice organizations strongly preferred.Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace requiredExperience with Slack, Asana, Zoom preferredHigh computer literacy, and tech savviness requiredExperience with mWater preferred; it is a requirement of this position to learnAble to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaintsAble to define tangible measures for program evaluation and reportingAble to focus in the face of pressure, deliver against timelines and not be intimidated by tasks and/or time limitationsYou are able to solve complex problems and collaborate with others to find creative solutionsExperience/Willingness to work across various cultural contexts and communicating across cultural differencesFluency/strong proficiency in Navajo preferredWillingness to travel, including but not limited to: Navajo Nation (AZ/NM/UT), West Virginia, Kentucky, Texas, DigDeep HQ, and additional locations as needed Compensation and Benefits At DigDeep, we believe that great work requires a great job. We understand that people thrive with rest and holistic support, which is crucial for our long-term success. We take pride in offering top-notch benefits to our team across the United States, prioritizing their health and wellbeing, as well as providing additional support for our employees' families. If you join us, here’s how we’ll support you in your work: Competitive wage to commensurate with level of positionGenerous vacation and sick leave23 weeks paid Parental LeaveAnnual Professional Development StipendAnnual Wellbeing ReimbursementHealth BenefitsEmployee Offering: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 100% employer paidSpouse/Children/Family Offering: Employer covers up to $500 of the monthly cost for medical insurance for spouse/children/family; Employer covers 100% of the cost for dental and vision insurance for spouse/children/familyOne Medical membership Life insurance, 100% employer paidWork laptopMonthly cell phone use allowanceMonthly internet use allowance15 paid holidays (including one week closure for Labor Day)Domestic travel 401k retirement plan, with employer match Interested? When applying, please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume. References should be available upon request. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No office visits. No calls please. Thank you. DigDeep has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees and community at large. Candidates applying to work at DigDeep should be ready to demonstrate proof of receiving an up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment. In an effort to promote pay equity and transparency, DigDeep does