Senior Program Manager

Work Arrangement: Remote, with approximately 15% travel throughout the service territory

Candidate Requirement: Local candidates only

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to support the governance, implementation, and oversight of Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) commitments across multiple programs. This role will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to monitor program execution, evaluate performance, identify risks and implementation gaps, and ensure regulatory commitments are supported by appropriate documentation and auditable evidence.

The ideal candidate will have strong program leadership, analytical problem-solving, governance, and stakeholder management skills, with experience in regulatory compliance, audit, assurance, or utility operations preferred. The successful candidate will drive accountability, support informed decision-making, and recommend improvements to strengthen program execution and regulatory outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support governance, implementation, and oversight of Wildfire Mitigation Plan commitments across multiple programs.
• Evaluate program objectives, regulatory requirements, implementation progress, and performance outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor commitments and ensure alignment with operational goals and regulatory expectations.
• Develop and maintain governance documentation, including implementation plans, work plans, Define Phase Packages, closure packages, and supporting evidence.
• Identify program risks, dependencies, performance gaps, and potential barriers to successful execution.
• Review supporting documentation and evidence to verify that commitment requirements and intended outcomes have been met.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and working sessions to drive accountability, resolve issues, and support decision-making.
• Analyze program performance, milestones, budgets, and implementation data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop recommendations and corrective action plans to address implementation challenges and mitigate risks.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, status reports, governance updates, and performance summaries.
• Improve processes related to program visibility, governance consistency, budget tracking, accountability, and regulatory reporting.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen program effectiveness and ensure timely completion of commitments.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in program management, project management, governance, compliance, regulatory affairs, audit, assurance, or a related field.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience assessing complex programs, identifying risks and gaps, evaluating performance, and recommending solutions.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and driving accountability for deliverables and results.
• Ability to translate business, operational, or regulatory requirements into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Experience monitoring program milestones, deliverables, performance metrics, and budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the utility, energy, or power industry.
• Background in regulatory compliance, audit, governance, assurance, or performance management.
• Familiarity with wildfire mitigation programs, Wildfire Mitigation Plans, or regulatory commitments.
• Experience developing governance frameworks, implementation plans, closure documentation, and audit-ready evidence.
• Experience driving corrective actions, process improvements, and strategic program initiatives.

Additional Requirements

• Must be a local candidate able to travel approximately 15% of the month to locations, including Dublin, San Ramon, and Rocklin.
• The position is primarily remote.
• A client laptop will be provided; personal or vendor-provided equipment may be required if there is a delay.
• Travel-related expenses and phone/internet reimbursements may be available with prior manager approval.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical program leader who can evaluate complex initiatives, assess regulatory and operational performance, identify risks, and drive cross-functional teams toward measurable outcomes. Candidates with strong governance, compliance, audit, or assurance experience—particularly in the utility or energy sector—will be well suited for this role.