CIRCULAR ACTION ALLIANCE

Lead and manage municipal recycling programs, develop workflows, and coordinate cross-departmental efforts to ensure program success. | Minimum 7 years of experience in municipal recycling, solid waste, or sustainability program management, with strong government relations and program development skills, and understanding of California SB 54 and CalRecycle reporting. | Role Overview The Recycling Programs Manager will serve as a critical bridge between CAA’s statewide program goals and the diverse local jurisdictions across California. Reporting to the California Director of Recycling Operations, this role will lead efforts to engage, support, and manage the deployment of recycling program funding and workflows under the Senate Bill 54 (SB 54) framework. This individual will foster strong relationships and establish ongoing communication with California jurisdictions—including cities, counties, and special districts — to apply for recycling program reimbursements. The Recycling Programs Manager will also build and lead a regional team of specialists, ensuring effective and timely assistance to jurisdictions in Northern, Central and Southern California, and will align their efforts with cross-departmental operations. The role involves both strategic and operational responsibilities: strategically planning municipal engagement, developing program communication and performance dashboards; and operationally managing the intake, review, documentation and ongoing monitoring of statewide recycling projects. Given the nature of this work, strong experience is required in government and vendor relations (e.g., municipal staff, elected officials, city service providers, etc.), program development, funding logistics, compliance tracking and cross-functional coordination. The successful candidate will help CAA deliver SB 54 compliance by strengthening California’s recycling system through a transparent, equitable and high-performing municipal outreach program. Key Responsibilities * Lead engagement with California jurisdictions to communicate eligibility criteria, reporting requirements and timelines for recycling program reimbursement under SB54 and CAA’s Program Plan. * Hire and manage a team of regional Recycling Programs Specialists to ensure equitable and consistent support across Northern, Central, and Southern regions. * Develop standardized workflows, forms, and documentation for municipal communication and engagement. * Coordinate cross-departmentally to ensure jurisdictional applications align with facility capabilities and reimbursement guidelines. * Work closely with communications team to inform interest holders and public agencies when new recyclable packaging or compostable packaging are added or removed to geographic areas.  * Establish and maintain positive relationships with California’s solid waste and recycling haulers including local governments, non-profits, and private operators. * Maintain accurate program records and dashboards for state reporting and performance tracking. * Provide regular updates and performance summaries. * Identify barriers to participation and propose policy or operational adjustments to enhance program delivery. * Participate in interdepartmental meetings to align state-level program goals with CAA’s compliance framework. * Other role related duties as assigned.   Skills & Competencies * Deep understanding of California’s municipal solid waste and recycling system. * Proven ability to develop and manage jurisdictional programs. * Strategic thinking and ability to balance statewide policy goals with local realities and CAA strategy. * Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. * Ability to think strategically and execute operationally while balancing priorities and outcomes. * Effective collaboration with key interest holders, serving as a resource to ensure successful delivery of services. * Ability to successfully execute areas of responsibility while ensuring work aligns with team goals.  * Aptitude for influencing and leading change by envisioning, articulating, and successfully executing operational strategies aligned to strategic objectives while focusing on long-term objectives and short-term priorities. * Use of professional and effective judgment and decision-making skills rooted in logic and sound reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternate approaches, solutions, or conclusions. * Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment where change, growth and innovation are a constant * Experience working in a complex, multi-faceted environment with several competing priorities. * Strong project management and analytical capabilities. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, and data visualization tools. Qualifications 1. Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, or related field (Master’s preferred). 2. Minimum 7 years of experience in municipal recycling, solid waste, or sustainability program management. 3. Experience working directly with local governments, haulers, or state regulatory bodies. 4. Understanding of California SB 54, CalRecycle reporting, and EPR frameworks preferred. 5. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Driver's License with clean driving history. Physical Requirements * Must reside in California * Includes regional travel within California to meet with participating municipalities and interest holders. Circular Action Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact careers@circularaction.org [careers@circularaction.org] listed below.

Manage end-to-end IT projects, facilitate Agile teams, translate business requirements into technical specifications, and ensure project documentation and delivery. | 5+ years managing enterprise IT projects, 2+ years as Scrum Master or Agile lead, experience with enterprise systems like Salesforce or Workday, and relevant certifications. | Role Overview  The Technical IT Project Manager, Scrum Master, and Business/Technical Analyst is a hybrid role accountable for delivering IT projects end-to-end — from requirements definition through successful deployment and adoption.  This individual will combine project management discipline, agile facilitation, technical expertise, and business analysis skills to deliver enterprise-level technology initiatives. The role involves coordinating multiple cross-functional teams, translating complex business requirements into actionable user stories, supporting UAT testing, and ensuring all project documentation and artifacts are captured within Jira and related PMO tools.  Projects may span systems such as Salesforce, Workday, INFA MDM, Azure Data Lake, and custom CRM portals, with integration across departments, regulatory reporting, and producer/service provider services functions.  Key Responsibilities  Project Management & Delivery  * Manage and deliver IT projects end-to-end — from initiation and planning through execution, testing, and implementation. * Develop and maintain detailed project plans, delivery schedules, risk registers, and stakeholder communications. * Coordinate activities across business, technical, and vendor teams to ensure scope, timeline, and quality objectives are met. * Track and report progress through Smartsheet, Jira, and IT PMO/Portfolio dashboards. * Manage dependencies, scope changes, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle. Scrum Master & Agile Facilitation  * Serve as Scrum Master for one or more delivery teams, ensuring adherence to agile principles and sprint ceremonies (planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, reviews). * Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and transparency. * Identify delivery impediments and proactively drive resolution across teams. Business & Technical Analysis  * Partner with business owners to elicit, document, and validate business requirements and process flows. * Translate business needs into detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical requirements in Jira. * Conduct impact analysis, data flow mapping, and feasibility assessments for new functionality or regulatory updates. * Collaborate with architects and developers to ensure designs align with CAA’s technical architecture and integration strategy. * Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)—validate results and document findings. Stakeholder Collaboration  * Engage with Product Owners, SMEs, and cross-functional leaders to align requirements, priorities, and delivery outcomes. * Communicate effectively across business and technical audiences to ensure shared understanding and accountability. * Build strong relationships with both internal teams and external vendors to drive collaboration and solution delivery. Governance, Tools & Documentation  * Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including user stories, requirements, test cases, and release notes. * Use Jira, Smartsheet, and Lucid chart for backlog management, progress tracking, and visualization of workflows and dependencies. * Contribute to continuous improvement of IT PMO/Portfolio templates, processes, and agile delivery practices. * Provide light post-production support, including issue triage and root cause analysis. * Other job related duties as assigned. Skills & Competencies  * Proven experience managing and delivering complex IT projects end-to-end. * Strong command of Agile and Scrum frameworks; able to balance agile delivery with enterprise governance. * Solid technical foundation in enterprise systems (Salesforce, Workday, MDM, Data Lake, Azure). * Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills. * Ability to translate business concepts into technical designs and vice versa. * Proficiency with Jira, Smartsheet, Confluence, Lucidchart, MS Project, and Excel. * Strong organizational and facilitation skills with a focus on accountability and delivery. * Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence without authority.   Qualifications  * Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. * 5+ years of experience managing technology projects or performing business/technical analysis in an enterprise environment. * 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile delivery lead. * Experience with Salesforce, Workday, MDM, or data integration platforms highly preferred. * Working knowledge of APIs, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (Azure or AWS). * Agile certification (CSM, PMI-ACP,SAFe) or PMP preferred.   Compensation & Additional Information  * Location: Fully Remote * Pay Rate: Based on a variety of factors in accordance with applicable law including the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge and experience. * Reports To: Director IT PMO and Portfolio Management Circular Action Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require accommodation as part of the application process, please contact careers@circularaction.org [careers@circularaction.org] listed below.