Program Manager, Senior_26-05436

Job Title: Program Manager, Senior
Job Id:26-05436
Location: Rocklin ,CA
Duration:06 months on W2 contract
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
MSP Intake Notes:
 
Local candidates only. The role is remote. Expected to travel 15% of the month to various Client locations throughout the service territory. Some common places are Dublin, San Ramon, and Rocklin.
 
TOP THINGS:
 

• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex programs, identify risks, evaluate performance, and recommend solutions.
• Experience in regulatory, compliance, audit, governance, or assurance-related environments, preferably within the utility or energy industry.
• Strong stakeholder management and program leadership capabilities, including experience leading cross-functional initiatives, facilitating discussions, and driving accountability and results.

 
EQUIPMENT
 
Client laptop will be provided. In case of delay, personal or vendor-provided must be used
Any other tools must be provided by the vendor
 
With prior Client Manager approval, may submit travel related expense, may also submit a set amount for phone/internet reimbursements.
 
Primary Responsibilities
 

• Serve as a governance partner supporting implementation and oversight of Wildfire Mitigation Plan commitments.
• Develop a deep understanding of wildfire mitigation programs, regulatory commitments, operational objectives, and performance outcomes.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to monitor commitment execution and assess alignment between business activities, program performance, and regulatory commitments.
• Facilitate development and maintenance of implementation governance artifacts, including Define Phase Packages, Work Plans, Closure Packages, and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate commitment performance and identify risks, dependencies, implementation gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assess whether supporting evidence adequately demonstrates achievement of commitment requirements and intended outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to drive accountability, issue resolution, and decision-making.
• Support development of processes that improve visibility into commitment execution, budget utilization, program performance, and regulatory outcomes.
• Analyze program performance, implementation progress, and budget-related information to support decision-making and reporting.
• Develop recommendations and corrective actions to address implementation challenges and improve commitment execution.
• Prepare executive-level reporting, presentations, status updates, and governance materials.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen governance, accountability, consistency, and operational effectiveness.

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Preferred Qualifications
 

• 7+ years of program management, project management, governance, compliance, regulatory, audit, utility operations, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex business programs and evaluate whether intended outcomes are being achieved.
• Experience supporting regulatory, compliance, governance, assurance, or performance management programs.
• Experience translating business, regulatory, or operational requirements into actionable plans and measurable deliverables.
• Experience monitoring program performance, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and strategic objectives.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, drive accountability, and work effectively in ambiguous environments.
• Utility industry experience preferred.

 
Client Company is an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce.
 
Compensation: 
 
The hourly rate for this position is  $96.00 per hour.   
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate]. 
 

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