Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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 – 20–30% 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 : Contract

Contract Duration : 6 Months

Start : As Soon As Possible

Pay Rate : $100–$150 per Hour

Travel : Approximately 2–4 days per month

Equipment : 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 95%+ 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 challenges

Translate risk, operational data, and financial metrics into executive-level decision-making insights

Develop business cases, budgets, and funding strategies aligned with Electric Operations priorities

Manage cross-functional initiatives with significant financial, regulatory, and political impact

Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting content

Forecast budgets, monitor cost variances, and propose corrective actions

Partner with Work Planning and Resource Management teams for short- and long-term forecasting

Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance regulatory compliance, safety, and operational efficiency

Develop and deliver communication and training plans to ensure adherence to policies and procedures

Support community engagement efforts and represent the organization at key meetings

Participate in legislative and regulatory engagement as needed

Enable technology pilots and innovation initiatives for encroachment detection

Coordinate field visits and partnership initiatives

Top Competencies

Enterprise Program Management

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

Risk & Safety Management

Financial & Budget Management

Executive Communication & Influence

Cross-Functional Leadership

Regulatory & Policy Acumen

Technology & Innovation Enablement

Change Management & Training

Community & Field Engagement

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience managing complex programs or portfolios

Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience

Valid driver’s license

Proven ownership of cross-functional initiatives in regulated or high-consequence environments

Demonstrated ability to drive process change and executive alignment

Preferred Qualifications

Background in electric utilities or easement management

Experience working with regulatory or governmental stakeholders

Strong collaboration skills with senior leadership and external partners

Additional Qualifications

Experience in safety-critical environments

Experience implementing scalable operational frameworks

Exposure to innovation pilots or technology enablement initiatives

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

About 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 500 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 : 26-01591

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Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link : https : / / bit.ly / gttcareers

Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm : 2023 and 2015

SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for : 2019 -2023

Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company : 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015

Randstad Preferred Supplier : 2020 - 2023

TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019

NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist : 2015

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link : https : / / bit.ly / gttcareers \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm : 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for : 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company : 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier : 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist : 2015