Manager – Operations, Municipal Recycling

Circular Action Alliance

. Lead day-to-day execution, team coordination, and performance management of CAA’s recycling collection network across Colorado .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing recycling collection operations, municipal relationships, and performance improvement initiatives. Proficient in contract administration, operational program management, and team leadership within the public sector.

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Recycling Collection OperationsContract AdministrationOperational Program ManagementVendor ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Operational EfficiencyPerformance ManagementRFP SupportContract NegotiationLogistics ManagementCompliance ManagementData AnalysisProcess ImprovementService-Level ComplianceMunicipal Services

Soft Skills

Team CoordinationAccountabilityCommunicationCoachingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceWorkflow AutomationAI TechnologyBack-of-House Technology Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessOperationsSustainabilityEngineeringPublic Administration

Industry Keywords

EPR ProgramsLocal GovernmentSolid Waste ManagementPublic ProcurementService Expansion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day execution, team coordination, and performance management of CAA’s recycling collection network across Colorado
Translate operational efficiencies into actionable workplans
Lead the Local Government business segment and manage timelines, risks, and deliverables
Support implementation, service expansion and improvement, service agreement change orders, compliance, and collection performance objectives
Manage municipal relationships and operations for Local Government EPR programs
Lead and support collection program staff, setting priorities, accountability, coordination, and completion of assigned work
Represent CAA Colorado at local government meetings, including council meetings, commissioner meetings, and work sessions
Oversee service provider performance, including onboarding, operational readiness, service delivery, reporting, annual cost evaluation, reimbursement change orders, and service-level compliance
Review operational, contractual, reporting, and performance metrics; identify issues, trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Lead corrective action follow-up and performance improvement activities for underperforming service providers
Coordinate with legal, procurement, claims, finance, compliance, project managers, consultants, and national teams on contracts and program operations
Manage collection implementation activities, local government collection support, drop-off operations, service expansion, and resident-experience enhancements
Collaborate on government education and outreach service agreements and regulatory advancements in EPR
Support procurement and contract activities, including scopes, evaluation materials, vendor communications, implementation plans, and contract administration
Support studies, pilots, and process improvements involving alternative collection approaches or operational improvements
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, sustainability, engineering, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of relevant experience in recycling, solid waste, public procurement, contract administration, municipal services, operational program management, vendor management, or business-to-government service delivery
Valid Driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Demonstrated understanding of residential recycling collection operations, drop-off sites, local ordinances, contracted collection, and logistics
Experience supporting RFPs, evaluation criteria, technical and financial reviews, contract negotiation, implementation planning, and ongoing contract administration
Experience supervising or leading small teams, assigning priorities, coaching staff, and ensuring progress against deadlines and deliverables
Adept in workflow automations, AI, Salesforce, and back-of-house technology platforms
Ability to travel to meet with service providers, local governments, transfer stations, MRFs, drop-off sites, and other operational partners