Manager, Operations

Requisition ID: [[id]] * Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. * About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. Primary Role American Water is currently seeking a Manager, Operations to join our Jefferson City, Missouri location. As Manager, Operations you will be responsible for directing the day-to-day management, development and operation of the production/ treatment or the distribution and metering of water and/or wastewater operations. #LI-RB33 #LI-Onsite Key Accountabilities * Prepare and control local construction, operations, and maintenance within established budget limitations * Be the lead in establishing and managing personal relationships and rapports with political, civic and key stakeholders within area of responsibility * Be interface with regulatory entities and represent company positions as regulatory proceedings and hearings * Ensure local water and/or wastewater operations meet the required standards and are in compliance with regulatory targets * Manage the implementation of standards, targets, policies, and plans to ensure the continuing and increasing operational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability * Ensure that operational integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc.) is maintained * Develop and direct cost effective solutions to meet customers’ expectations and technical requirements and to encourage best practice and innovation throughout all operational areas * Implement effective reporting processes. Provide analysis and support to Superintendent with information required for various reports, budgets, and business plans * Implement and foster the coaching and development of employees, including idea generation, within respective functional area * Support Directors and local operational managers in ensuring effective people management policies and practices are developed and implemented (e.g., time and attendance, workforce management, etc.) and ensure resources are developed and deployed appropriately. Continue to reinforce the importance of developing a diverse workforce. Support the Business Development function in the operational analysis pricing and integration of water and wastewater business opportunities in both the regulated and non- regulated markets * Work collaboratively with other functional leads to mitigate business risks. (Work order completion, unaccounted for water) * Implement effective communications at all levels of our operations. Provide effective leadership that will enhance our abilities to be flexible to changing business environments * Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business * Knowledge* * Knowledge of the regulated water/wastewater business within the region and the regulations impacting the business as well as applicable regulations, requirements, and trends within water/wastewater business * Knowledge of company policies and procedures and management theories, practices, and trends, expert knowledge of process and operational areas * Experience/Education* * Minimum Four (4) years supervisory experience in water works or related field * Bachelors or equivalent experience * Travel Requirements* * Local and occasional regional travel * License/Certifications* * State license preferred * Must possess valid drivers license * Training in Safety Certification preferred * Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing*™ * American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants* based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.