Sr Manager, Market & Federal Compliance - Location Flexible

Requisition ID # 166038 

Job Category: Compliance / Risk / Quality Assurance; Business Operations / Strategy; Government and Regulatory Relations; Legal; Maintenance / Construction / Operations; Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Senior Manager

Business Unit: Electric Engineering

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels Camp; Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch Camp; Bay Point; Bear Valley; Belden; Bellota; Belmont; Benicia; Berkeley; Brentwood; Brisbane; Buellton; Burney; Buttonwillow; Calistoga; Campbell; Canyon Dam; Canyondam; Capitola; Caruthers; Chico; Clearlake; Clovis; Coalinga; Colusa; Concord; Concord; Corcoran; Cottonwood; Cupertino; Daly City; Danville; Davis; Dinuba; Downieville; Dublin; Emeryville; Eureka; Fairfield; Folsom; Fort Bragg; Fortuna; Fremont; French Camp; Fresno; Fresno; Fulton; Garberville; Geyserville; Gilroy; Goodyear; Grass Valley; Guerneville; Half Moon Bay; Hayward; Hinkley; Hollister; Holt; Huron; Jackson; Kerman; King City; Lakeport; Lemoore; Lincoln; Linden; Livermore; Lodi; Loomis; Los Banos; Lower Lake; Madera; Magalia; Manteca; Manton; Mariposa; Martell; Marysville; Maxwell; Menlo Park; Merced; Meridian; Millbrae; Milpitas; Modesto; Monterey; Montgomery Creek; Morgan Hill; Morro Bay; Moss Landing; Mountain View; Napa; Needles; Newark; Newman; Novato; Oakdale; Oakhurst; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Point Arena; Potter Valley; Quincy; Rancho Cordova; Red Bluff; Redding; Richmond; Ridgecrest; Rio Vista; Rocklin; Roseville; Round Mountain; Sacramento; Salida; Salinas; San Bruno; San Carlos; San Francisco; San Francisco; San Jose; San Luis Obispo; San Mateo; San Rafael; San Ramon; San Ramon; Sanger; Santa Cruz; Santa Maria; Santa Nella; Santa Rosa; Selma; Shaver Lake; Sonoma; Sonora; South San Francisco; Springville; Stockton; Storrie; Taft; Tracy; Turlock; Twain; Ukiah; Vacaville; Vallejo; Walnut Creek; Wasco; Watsonville; West Sacramento; Wheatland; Whitmore; Willits; Willow Creek; Willows; Windsor; Winters; Woodland; Yuba City

Summary: As the Senior Manager of Market & Federal Compliance, you lead the charge in keeping PG&E ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving and complex regulatory landscape. From FERC filings to CAISO market rules, you turn complex federal requirements into clear strategy and operational guidance. You oversee high-stakes audits, track shifting regulations, manage regulatory stakeholder relationships, and collaborate across the business to ensure compliance is not only maintained—but actively shapes how PG&E operates in the market.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.​

A reasonable salary range is:

Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area) $147,000.00
Mid Base Salary (Bay Area) $199,000.00
Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area) $251,000.00

Minimum Base Salary (California) $140,000.00
Mid Base Salary (California) $189,000.00
Maximum Base Salary (California) $238,000.00

Responsibilities:

• Drive Market & Federal Compliance Delivery: Lead execution of FERC, CAISO, and federal compliance programs, turning complex requirements into clear, consistent actions across the business.
• Direct Audit & Enforcement Response: Lead responses to federal audits, investigations, and enforcement actions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Embed Standards at Scale: Ensure compliance standards are fully implemented across departments by aligning executives, leadership, and internal teams, working closely with regulators and counsel.
• Deliver Performance Insights: Define and communicate key metrics for Market and Federal Compliance performance, applying pattern recognition and analytics to surface trends and guide strategic decisions.
• Ensure Market Rule Alignment: Monitor, interpret, and communicate CAISO and FERC market rules, partnering with legal and operational teams to ensure compliance across regulatory filings, tariffs, and system operations.
• Shape Risk-Informed Operations: Represent Market & Federal Compliance in cross-functional risk forums, embedding risk mitigation into policies and building partnerships that strengthen compliance integration.
• Drive Regulatory Alignment: Collaborate and develop professional relationships with regulators and internal stakeholders to anticipate and implement rule changes, ensuring timely execution of process updates.
• Grow and Empower Teams: Lead, mentor, and develop a large, high-performing compliance team in a continuously complex environment.
• Communicate with Clarity & Authority: Engage confidently with executives and external regulators, translating complex reporting requirements into clear and digestible actions and communications.
• Accelerate Strategic Initiatives: Support federal compliance special projects and cross-functional efforts that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for the business.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 8 years of experience with electric utility or related programs.
• 5 years of experience as a program or project manager

Desired:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Public Policy, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, energy markets, or utility operations.
• Proven track record managing compliance with FERC, CAISO, and other federal/state regulatory agencies.

Technical & Regulatory Knowledge

• Deep understanding of federal energy regulations, filings, and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with CAISO market rules, tariff structures, and compliance obligations.
• Experience leading responses to federal audits, including corrective action planning and execution.
• Strong knowledge of data governance and ability to manage regulatory data requests with accuracy and timeliness.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple regulatory deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex regulations and translate them into actionable compliance strategies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for preparing filings, audit responses, and stakeholder communications.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with legal, operations, and executive teams.
• Proficiency in compliance management tools, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Leadership & Accountability

• • Demonstrated ability to own compliance processes end-to-end, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of filings.
  • Skilled at leading cross-departmental teams during audits and regulatory reviews.
  • Capable of building strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
  • High ethical standards and commitment to regulatory integrity.