Program Operations Manager, Oregon

Program Operations Manager, Oregon Vision

The leading Producer Responsibility Organization implementing the circular economy through paper and packaging.

CAA helps producers comply with EPR laws, delivers harmonized best-in-class services, and works with governments, businesses, and communities to reduce waste and increase recycling.

The Program Operations Manager is responsible for leading the operations team that delivers cross-functional support to program areas implementing the Recycling Modernization Action in Oregon. This role ensures seamless coordination across contract management, materials strategy, and regional technical support functions for system expansion funding, PRO Recycle On Centers , and education and outreach.

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team supporting statewide recycling modernization efforts.
• Oversee contract management processes, including vendor performance, compliance, and renewals.
• Develop and execute internal operational strategies that align with Oregon CAA’s goals as stated in the program plan and Oregon’s regulatory requirements.

• Oversee the work undertaken by the Materials Management lead, ensuring that all materials work and outcomes are integrated into the work streams of the core functional areas.
• Enable efforts related to Specially Identified Materials, ensuring compliance and research learnings are broadly shared internally through CAA.
• If material strategies necessitate investments, coordinate contracting and execution of investments in cooperation with core functional program leads.

• Oversee contracting processes to support core compliance areas of system expansion, Recycle On Centers, and contamination reduction funding.

• Supervise regional technical specialists providing local support for:
• System expansion funding initiatives
• PRO Recycle On Center development and operations
• Regional education and outreach campaigns
• Ensure regional specialist team’s workload is balanced and regional resources are regularly deployed in a way the continues to bring value to the Oregon CAA team and supports the performance goals outlined in the program plan.

• Serve as a liaison between Oregon CAA and other national and state teams, sharing learnings and best practices.
• Represent the Oregon team in internal CAA team meetings as needed.
• Foster strong working relationships with the core functional leads on the Oregon team, including the Recycling Operations Manager, the PRO Recycle On Center Manager and the Communications Manager. This role will coordinate with each of the functional leads to identify the regional support priorities and ensure oversight of the regional support.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

• A Bachelors degree, and 7+ years of experience in program operations, preferably in recycling, sustainability, or public infrastructure.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional team management.
• Strong understanding of Oregon’s recycling systems and EPR legislation.
• Experience in contract negotiation and vendor oversight.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working with local governments and community organizations is preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Driver's License with clean driving history.
• Must be able to travel regionally across Oregon as needed.

• Location:
  
  Fully Remote in Oregon
• 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:
  
  Oregon Executive Director