Program Manager - Compliance Governance, Utility Operations

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company, seeks a Program Manager – Compliance Governance for Electric Operations in Oakland, CA.

This 5‑month contract role requires onsite work and offers leadership guiding the compliance program maturity across sub-functions, shaping strategies and risk mitigation. You will develop tools, perform gap analyses, deliver executive reports, and collaborate with operations, engineering, and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field; master's preferred.
• 6+ years of related experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and hands‑on support to Electric sub-functions to strengthen and mature the compliance program.
• Develop innovative tools and solutions to support/improve compliance program maturity.
• Assess Electric sub-function compliance programs.
• Perform compliance validation activities and testing controls for design and operating effectiveness.
• Support the development and implementation of Electric's Compliance Controls Program with cross‑functional partners to strengthen controls, evidence capture, process consistency, and develop compliance metrics.
• Lead or support maintaining a complete and accurate inventory of regulatory requirements, including identifying requirement owners, and mapping requirement to guidance documents, controls, and trainings.
• Perform and oversee analysis of compliance metrics, evidence, and documentation to identify gaps, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and/or support maintenance of guidance documents, procedures, templates, and job aids that support compliance maturity.
• Identify new or changing regulatory, operational, or risk concerns that may impact maturity expectations and recommends updates to programs or tools.
• Conduct and support compliance reviews with Electric sub‑function leaders, facilitating compliance assessments and recommending corrective actions aligned to regulatory requirements and risk priorities.
• Prepare and deliver clear, executive‑ready reports and briefings on compliance maturity performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on compliance program maturity practices, supporting knowledge sharing/benchmarking across the organization.
• Evaluate and analyze regulatory requirement and internal commitment challenges to determine extent of condition and remediation efforts.
• Develop and present program challenges and program improvement recommendations to directors and officers.
• Work independently with minimal guidance on complex risk and compliance issues with critical impact.
• Develop and coordinate preparation of presentation materials for various levels of management up to and including senior vice president.
• Work autonomously with all levels of leadership across functions to influence decisions around risk and compliance issues.
• Lead and develop materials for training and educating coworkers about compliance management principles.
• Assist with other compliance‑related projects and activities as directed.

Skills

Compliance governance models

Utility operations & asset management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Regulatory frameworks (CPUC/FERC/NERC/

Problem solving & project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (desirable)

Tools

MS Teams

Job description

Program Manager - Compliance Governance, Utility Operations

Location: Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 5 months
• Pay Rate: $95.00–$100.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

You will provide strategic and tactical guidance on enhancing the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of various foundational elements within the client's compliance program framework. You will apply deep technical knowledge of compliance, risk management, and quality assurance to ensure consistent interpretation and application of compliance program maturity standards across Electric Compliance sub-functions and key partner teams. You partner closely with Electric leaders to evaluate compliance maturity performance, perform gap analyses to identify gaps and develop mitigation plans. You lead key compliance management workstreams that enable Electric coworkers to conduct business in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards, and to identify, manage, and mitigate risk. You will help strengthen Electric's compliance program by guiding program development, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance, coaching, and hands‑on support to Electric sub‑functions to strengthen and mature the compliance program and improve performance
• Develop innovative tools and solutions to support/improve compliance program maturity
• Assess Electric sub-function compliance programs
• Perform compliance validation activities and testing controls for design and operating effectiveness
• Support the development and implementation of Electric's Compliance Controls Program by providing expert advisory support to cross‑functional partners (operations, engineering, SMEs, compliance support teams) to strengthen controls, evidence capture, process consistency, and develop compliance metrics
• Lead or support maintaining a complete and accurate inventory of regulatory requirements, including identifying requirement owners, and mapping requirement to guidance documents, controls, and trainings
• Perform and oversee analysis of compliance metrics, evidence, and documentation to identify gaps, trends, and areas for improvement
• Develop and/or support maintenance of guidance documents, procedures, templates, and job aids that support compliance maturity
• Identify new or changing regulatory, operational, or risk concerns that may impact maturity expectations and recommends updates to programs or tools
• Conduct and support compliance reviews with Electric sub‑function leaders, facilitating compliance assessments and recommending corrective actions aligned to regulatory requirements and risk priorities
• Prepare and deliver clear, executive‑ready reports and briefings on compliance maturity performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Serve as a subject matter expert on compliance program maturity practices, supporting knowledge sharing/benchmarking across the organization
• Evaluate and analyze regulatory requirement and internal commitment challenges to determine extent of condition and remediation efforts
• Develop and present program challenges and program improvement recommendations to directors and officers
• Work independently with minimal guidance on complex risk and compliance issues with critical impact
• Develop and coordinate preparation of presentation materials for various levels of management up to and including senior vice president
• Work autonomously with all levels of leadership (up to and including senior vice president) across functions to influence decisions around risk and compliance issues
• Lead and develop materials for training and educating coworkers about compliance management principles
• Assist with other compliance‑related projects and activities as directed

Required Skills

• Proven ability to design and lead implementation of compliance governance models that drive operational alignment and accountability
• Strong understanding of utility operations and asset management, with the ability to translate regulatory expectations into field‑executable strategy
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional, high‑impact initiatives through risk‑based planning, change leadership, and strategic execution
• Executive communication skills and presence, with experience delivering high‑impact presentations and updates to senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Ability to align compliance strategy with enterprise goals, influencing direction across functions through collaboration, insight, and strategic clarity
• Strong problem‑solving, project/change management, and communication skills
• Deep knowledge of utility regulatory frameworks (e.g., CPUC, FERC, NERC, WECC) and how they inform enterprise compliance strategy

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (required)
• Master's degree in engineering, economics, business administration, or job‑related field (desired)

Required Experience

• 6 years of related experience or equivalent with steady progression of responsibilities
• Demonstrated track record of success and a steady increase in scope and responsibility while working for large companies

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• 100% onsite, Monday–Friday at the Oakland GO (General Office)
• Local candidates only — must be currently residing local to the Bay Area / Oakland work location
• Client laptop will be issued; additional equipment is provided at workstations
• MS Teams will be used for calls

Important Notes

• Only local candidates currently residing in the Bay Area / Oakland area will be considered for this role

About the Client

This client is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy utilities in the United States, delivering energy to approximately 16 million people across a 70,000-square‑mile service area spanning northern and central California. With roughly 25,000 employees operating complex energy infrastructure — including transmission lines, pipelines, substations, and generation facilities — the organization is headquartered in California and plays a central role in the state's energy future. As the energy sector undergoes rapid transformation, the organization manages the intersection of traditional infrastructure and emerging clean energy solutions, creating genuine growth opportunities for engineers, technologists, tradespeople, program managers, business analysts, and compliance professionals across its operations.

Job Number: 26-09151 Industry: Operations & Management