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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