Senior Program Manager – Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) 6 months Rocklin, CA (Remote)
MSP Intake Notes
Travel: Expected to travel approximately 15% of the month to various Client locations throughout the service territory.
Common Travel Locations: Dublin, San Ramon, and Rocklin.
Top Priorities
Critical Thinking & Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to assess complex programs, identify risks, evaluate performance, and recommend solutions.
Regulatory, Compliance & Governance Experience: Experience in regulatory, compliance, audit, governance, or assurance-related environments, preferably within the utility or energy industry.
Stakeholder Management & Program Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, facilitating discussions, driving accountability, and delivering results.
Equipment & Reimbursements
A client laptop will be provided. In case of a delay, the candidate must use a personal or vendor-provided laptop.
Any additional tools must be provided by the vendor.
Travel-related expenses may be submitted with prior approval from a manager.
A set amount for phone and internet reimbursements may also be submitted.
Position Summary The Senior Program Manager will support the implementation, governance, and oversight of Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) commitments across multiple wildfire mitigation programs. This role serves as a strategic partner to cross-functional stakeholders to ensure commitments are effectively planned, executed, monitored, and supported by auditable evidence. The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive understanding of wildfire mitigation programs and associated regulatory commitments, assess implementation progress, identify risks and gaps, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and provide recommendations to support successful commitment execution and closure. This position requires strong critical thinking, program governance, stakeholder management, business acumen, and analytical capabilities. The ideal candidate can navigate ambiguity, evaluate complex business challenges, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive accountability across multiple programs and initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities
Serve as a governance partner supporting the 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 the 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 the 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 reports, presentations, status updates, and governance materials.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen governance, accountability, consistency, and operational effectiveness.
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of experience in program management, project management, governance, compliance, regulatory, audit, utility operations, or a related field.
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.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $75.00/hr - $80.00/hr.
