Primary Job Title : Program Manager Alternate Job Titles :
- Enterprise Program Manager
- Utility Operations Program Manager
- Risk & Process Improvement Manager
- Electric Operations Program Lead
- Regulatory Program Manager
Location & Onsite Flexibility : Concord, California (Hybrid – –% Onsite Travel Required)
Candidates must be local to the Bay Area , with onsite responsibilities in Concord, Dublin, San Ramon, Oakland, and other service territory locations as needed. Position Details :
Position Type : ContractContract Duration : MonthsStart : As Soon As PossiblePay Rate : $–$ per HourTravel : Approximately – days per monthEquipment : Laptop provided. Additional equipment is the responsibility of the supplier. PPE will be provided if required.
Cell Phone : Required. With prior manager approval, a pre-determined monthly amount may be expensed. Department Overview The Electric Operations Asset Encroachment Strategy team establishes a programmatic approach to reduce the existing asset encroachment backlog by %+ while building a sustainable, end-to-end framework for ongoing identification, validation, and resolution of easement encroachments. Position Summary The Program Manager plays a critical role in advancing enterprise risk reduction initiatives . This role leads process improvement efforts for managing easement encroachments, including development of tools and scalable processes to detect, validate, and resolve encroachments. The objective is to minimize system exposure, protect assets and communities, and implement a consistent, efficient operational framework. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role requiring executive communication, cross-functional leadership, and operational rigor. Key Responsibilities
Provide enterprise program leadership , applying subject matter expertise to resolve complex operational challengesTranslate risk, operational data, and financial metrics into executive-level decision-making insightsDevelop business cases, budgets, and funding strategies aligned with Electric Operations prioritiesManage cross-functional initiatives with significant financial, regulatory, and political impactDevelop performance metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting contentForecast budgets, monitor cost variances, and propose corrective actionsPartner with Work Planning and Resource Management teams for short- and long-term forecastingLead process improvement initiatives to enhance regulatory compliance, safety, and operational efficiencyDevelop and deliver communication and training plans to ensure adherence to policies and proceduresSupport community engagement efforts and represent the organization at key meetingsParticipate in legislative and regulatory engagement as neededEnable technology pilots and innovation initiatives for encroachment detectionCoordinate field visits and partnership initiativesTop Competencies
Enterprise Program ManagementProcess Improvement & Operational ExcellenceRisk & Safety ManagementFinancial & Budget ManagementExecutive Communication & InfluenceCross-Functional LeadershipRegulatory & Policy AcumenTechnology & Innovation EnablementChange Management & TrainingCommunity & Field EngagementRequired Qualifications
years of experience managing complex programs or portfoliosBachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experienceValid driver’s licenseProven ownership of cross-functional initiatives in regulated or high-consequence environmentsDemonstrated ability to drive process change and executive alignmentPreferred Qualifications
Background in electric utilities or easement managementExperience working with regulatory or governmental stakeholdersStrong collaboration skills with senior leadership and external partnersAdditional Qualifications
Experience in safety-critical environmentsExperience implementing scalable operational frameworksExposure to innovation pilots or technology enablement initiativesBenefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plansk Retirement FundAbout The Company Leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. Offers reliable energy delivery and a positive work environment. Join our team and make a difference in your community. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity! Job Number : - LI-GTT LI-Hybrid gttjobs