Project Manager, Northwest New Mexico (INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY)

DigDeep Right to Water Project•Thoreau, NM

2d•$75,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

DigDeep seeks a creative, motivated, collaborative, and highly organized Project Manager for its Navajo Water Project in Northwestern New Mexico. The role is responsible for day-to-day program operations in the region and may contribute to work elsewhere on the Navajo Nation. The Project Manager ensures timely, high-quality program delivery through planning, budgeting, staffing, partnership coordination, progress tracking, and proactive communication with headquarters. The position is based in Thoreau, New Mexico, and involves frequent travel to local program sites, DigDeep headquarters, and other project locations across the United States. The Project Manager works with program leadership to deliver WASH programs tailored to community needs; coordinate projects, contractors, and field work; maintain accurate client data and project records; monitor budgets; develop partnerships; support fundraising and storytelling; and ensure program and workplace compliance. The position also supervises and develops staff, supports a safe working environment, and represents DigDeep with community members, government agencies, partners, donors, and other stakeholders. The role is full-time, salaried, and exempt, with a Monday–Thursday in-office schedule of 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The position is open to current DigDeep employees only.

Requirements

At least 5 years of project or program management experience.
At least 5 years of people-management experience, including setting expectations, organizing schedules, and ensuring accountability.
At least 5 years of nonprofit-sector experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
Experience with or willingness to use data-collection platforms such as mWater.
Valid Class C non-commercial driver’s license.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to define tangible measures for program evaluation and reporting.
Ability to work under pressure, meet timelines, and manage time limitations.
Ability to solve complex problems and collaborate on creative solutions.
Strong organization, attention to detail, technology skills, and project-management approach.
Willingness to travel to the Navajo Nation, West Virginia, Texas, Washington, DC, DigDeep headquarters, and other locations as needed.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and walk up and down stairs.
Ability to work full-time in the office Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Understanding and appreciation of humanitarian principles.
Ability to complete assigned health and safety training, including OSHA 30 and reasonable-suspicion training, before required field work and as assigned.
Ability to work in Thoreau, New Mexico; the position involves frequent travel to program sites and other locations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Experience in engineering, plumbing, electrical, or other trades preferred.
Nonprofit experience in social justice, community organizing, international development, or environmental justice strongly preferred.
Experience with Slack, Airtable, Asana, Ramp, and Zoom strongly preferred.
In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, machinery, heavy equipment, and OSHA/NOSHA guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Deputy Director and Director to execute regional work, set targets and timelines, and develop and maintain partnerships.
Identify Eastern Agency Navajo communities needing WASH assistance and develop service strategies based on community needs and resources.
Plan and implement WASH programs and manage contractors and project work plans, milestones, safety, timelines, and completion.
Conduct site visits, collect intake data and assessments, prepare Cooperative Partnership Agreements, obtain client consent, and gather completion information and storytelling media.
Ensure client intake data is accurately and promptly entered into mWater and kept current.
Plan and direct field work to meet objectives, budgets, and timelines, adjusting plans as challenges arise.
Plan and guide donor, press, and media field visits as needed, and oversee volunteer work.
Ensure program compliance with applicable laws and workplace and employee policies.
Visit project sites on the Northwestern Navajo Nation routinely and other Navajo Nation project sites occasionally.
Assist with development of the regional annual program budget, update the project budget quarterly, and monitor expenditures.
Collaborate with the development team on revenue and storytelling opportunities, including major donor cultivation and annual campaigns.
Assist clients with the bill pay program by collecting information and coordinating with local utilities.
Plan and conduct community outreach, represent DigDeep at local meetings, and build visibility and positive relationships with agencies, partners, and community members.
Provide reports on plans, processes, and outcomes to executive staff and represent DigDeep at relevant conferences and events.
Promote occupational safety and health practices; complete assigned safety training and ensure employees complete required training.
Supervise and develop staff, including participating in hiring, addressing performance and discipline matters, supporting learning, and recommending termination when necessary.
Lead regular staff meetings, set goals and deadlines, provide feedback, and ensure staff understand schedules and priorities.
Uphold DigDeep’s culture through values-aligned operations and management strategies on the Navajo Nation.

Benefits

Generous vacation and sick leave.
23 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee.
Employer contribution of up to $750 per month toward family medical insurance; employer-paid family dental and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Annual professional development stipend.
Annual wellbeing reimbursement.
BrightPlan financial wellness membership.
One Medical membership.
Kindbody membership.
Access Perks discounts and savings membership.
Monthly cell phone use reimbursement, position dependent.
Monthly internet use reimbursement, position dependent.
Annual protective weather gear reimbursement, position dependent.
Annual protective footwear reimbursement, position dependent.
Work laptop.
15 paid holidays, including a one-week Labor Day closure.
Domestic travel.