Business Program Manager

Grant County Public Utility District; Ephrata (WA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant PUD seeks a strategic leader to coordinate enterprise-wide efforts that support large load growth, new interconnections, and long-term system readiness.

You will integrate customer needs, capacity planning, asset management, and procurement timelines to align projects and drive execution across the utility.

Success requires influence, program management discipline, and the ability to navigate cross-functional barriers while maintaining accountability for committed delivery dates.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level coordination and execution that support large load growth, new interconnections, system capacity planning, transmission planning and related priorities.
• Improve visibility, alignment, accountability, and execution across interdependent projects, programs, and functional areas.
• Navigate cross-functional barriers while ensuring alignment with customer delivery dates, electric system readiness, and resiliency.

Job description

Closing Date to Apply: September 28th, 2026 @ 5 pm PST

Salary: $112,585.00 to $192,317.00

Midpoint: $152,451.00

Grant PUD posts the full salary range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may undergo further evaluation based on preferred qualifications and other job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD - Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD will conduct a background check after a contingent offer of employment has been made, if selected for this position.

The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law.

Position Summary

The position serves as a critical liaison across the utility with responsibility for leading enterprise-level coordination, integration, and execution efforts that support large load growth, new interconnections, system capacity planning, transmission planning, and related utility-wide priorities. The position improves visibility, alignment, accountability, and execution across interdependent projects, programs, and functional areas that affect committed customer delivery dates, electric system readiness, system capacity, anticipated revenue, and electric system resiliency. This includes integrating customer needs, system capacity planning, asset management plans, capital project planning, transmission planning, procurement timelines, contract requirements, financial assumptions, portfolio priorities, and resource needs to support aligned execution across the utility. Success in this role requires leadership through influence, strong program and project management discipline, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate cross-functional barriers while