Environmental Program Manager

Classification Full-time employment; exempt from overtime

Reports to Director of Programs

The environmental program manager is responsible for the execution and ongoing management of Michigan Saves' environmental programs, with primary responsibility for the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund and the Septic Replacement Loan Program. This role oversees program planning, program management, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, partner engagement, and communications in collaboration with internal teams. The environmental program manager works with funders, contractors, government entities, financial partners, and a matrixed internal team to ensure programs are accessible, effectively administered, and aligned with Michigan Saves’ mission.

• Lead the day-to-day administration and execution of the lead and septic programs, ensuring that activities remain aligned with program requirements and organizational goals
• Utilize project management resources to organize people and activities, develop efficient workflows, and keep projects on track and on budget
• Use broad knowledge to anticipate opportunities for synergy and integration throughout project execution
• Work in concert with functional leads (e.g., marketing, outreach, customer service) to oversee work streams and deliver assigned programs
• Coordinate program activities across internal teams and external partners to troubleshoot challenges and maintain progress toward established goals
• Develop and maintain written processes, procedures, tools, and documentation to support program efficiency and efficacy
• Manage multiple priorities and workflows, and adjust schedules or approaches as program and funding needs change
• Review program workflows, participant experiences, and stakeholder feedback to identify improvements; independently resolving issues or elevating them when necessary

• Under the direction of the chief program officer (CPO) and the director of programs, define program goals and objectives, clearly articulating implementation strategies and intended outcomes
• Develop and maintain program work plans, timelines, milestones, and implementation strategies
• Work collaboratively with finance and other internal teams to develop and monitor program budgets and to understand program financial performance
• Identify and assess program risks, barriers, and emerging needs, adapting plans and communicating resource or capacity needs as appropriate
• Review funding opportunities to assess alignment with Michigan Saves’ mission and programmatic priorities, and draft or review grant proposals
• With input from the CPO and the director of programs, oversee negotiations of secured grant agreements or amendments with agency representatives

• Maintain and track key program performance metrics, deliverables, milestones, and outcomes, engaging functional leads to troubleshoot and adjust as needed
• Regularly review data to identify trends, challenges, outcomes, and opportunities for program improvement
• Coordinate with finance, compliance, and other functional areas to fulfill funder and organizational reporting requirements and prepare program updates for stakeholders
• Monitor program activities to ensure alignment with established requirements, policies, procedures, and funding obligations, and raise concerns when appropriate

• Serve as the day-to-day liaison with program funders, implementation partners, and other program stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with local governments, public agencies, and other organizations involved in environmental health, housing, infrastructure, and community development to inform program planning
• Engage with communities and stakeholders to assess program needs, identify barriers to participation, and drive improvements in program accessibility and effectiveness
• Develop outreach strategies and coordinate with marketing and outreach teams for community meetings, workshops, informational sessions, trainings, and other activities that increase awareness of available program resources
• Represent Michigan Saves at meetings, conferences, community events, and…