Program Manager - Compliance Governance, Utility Operations

Job Summary

You will provide strategic and tactical guidance on enhancing the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of various foundational elements within the client's compliance program framework. You will apply deep technical knowledge of compliance, risk management, and quality assurance to ensure consistent interpretation and application of compliance program maturity standards across Electric Compliance sub-functions and key partner teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance, coaching, and hands-on support to Electric sub-functions to strengthen and mature the compliance program and improve performance
• Develop innovative tools and solutions to support/improve compliance program maturity
• Absess Electric sub-function compliance programs
• Perform compliance validation activities and testing controls for design and operating effectiveness
• Support the development and implementation of Electric's Compliance Controls Program by providing expert advisory support to cross-functional partners (operations, engineering, SMEs, compliance support teams)
• Lead or support maintaining a complete and accurate inventory of regulatory requirements, including identifying requirement owners, and mapping requirement to guidance documents, controls, and trainings
• Develop and/or support maintenance of guidance documents, procedures, templates, and job aids that support compliance maturity
• Identify new or changing regulatory, operational, or risk concerns that may impact maturity expectations and recommends updates to programs or tools
• Conduct and support compliance reviews with Electric sub-function leaders, facilitating compliance assessments and recommending corrective actions aligned to regulatory requirements and risk priorities
• Prepare and deliver clear, executive-ready reports and briefings on compliance maturity performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Serve as a subject matter expert on compliance program maturity practices, supporting knowledge sharing/benchmarking across the organization
• Evaluate and analyze regulatory requirement and internal commitment challenges to determine extent of condition and remediation efforts
• Develop and present program challenges and program improvement recommendations to directors and officers
• Develop and coordinate preparation of presentation materials for various levels of management up to and including senior vice president
• Lead and develop materials for training and educating coworkers about compliance management principles
• Assist with other compliance-related projects and activities as directed

Required Skills

• Proven ability to design and lead implementation of compliance governance models that drive operational alignment and accountability
• Strong understanding of utility operations and asset management, with the ability to translate regulatory expectations into field-executable strategy
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional, high-impact initiatives through risk-based planning, change leadership, and strategic execution
• Executive communication skills and presence, with experience delivering high-impact presentations and updates to senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Ability to align compliance strategy with enterprise goals, influencing direction across functions through collaboration, insight, and strategic clarity
• Strong problem-solving, project/change management, and communication skills
• Deep knowledge of utility regulatory frameworks (e.g., CPUC, FERC, NERC, WECC) and how they inform enterprise compliance strategy

Required Experience

• 6 years of related experience or equivalent with steady progression of responsibilities
• Demonstrated track record of success and a steady increase in scope and responsibility while working for large companies

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (required)
• Master's degree in engineering, economics, business administration, or job-related field (desired)