Regulatory Strategy Program Manager, Expert

Society for Conservation Biology; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in conservation science is seeking a Regulatory Strategy Program Manager to oversee the implementation of a 10 Year Electric Undergrounding Plan. This role involves managing regulatory compliance, project management, and stakeholder relationships while promoting safety and carbon neutrality in California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and regulatory issues, with a focus on delivering strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Undergrounding Regulatory team's tactical plans.
• Develop policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.
• Analyze financial impacts of regulatory proposals.

Skills

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree

Tools

PMI-PMP certification

Job description

Regulatory Strategy Program Manager, Expert

Employer PG&E Corporation
Location: Philatelic, California, US
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: May 13, 2025

Sector: Consultancy/Private Sector
Field: Conservation science
Discipline: Project Management
Salary Type: Salary
Employment Type: Full time

Requisition ID # 161065

Job Category: Project / Program Management

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Electric Operations

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; Alameda; Auburn; Brentwood; Chico; Concord; Cupertino; Daly City; Danville; Dublin; Emeryville; Fairfield; Hayward; Orinda; Petaluma; Richmond; Sacramento; Salinas; San Bruno; San Carlos; San Francisco; San Jose; San Rafael; San Ramon

Department Overview

The Underground Program organization is working to reduce wildfire risk daily by undergrounding 10,000 miles of distribution lines. We coordinate across internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, to meet our goals and mitigate wildfire risks. We operate in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Position Summary

The Program Manager oversees program implementation and ensures efficient, compliant operations for the Undergrounding Regulatory Strategy team. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the regulatory filing of a strategic, compliant, and compelling 10 Year Electric Undergrounding Plan (EUP) to promote safety, prosperity, and carbon neutrality in California.
• Managing the interplay of multiple System-Hardening proceedings, including the EUP, Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP), General Rate Case (GRC), Risk Assessment and Mitigation Phase (RAMP), Wildfire Mitigation and Catastrophic Events (WMCE).
• Ensuring regulatory compliance is operationalized to support business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize strong program and project management skills to oversee the Undergrounding Regulatory team's and EUP's tactical implementation plans (TIP). Develop and coordinate relevant standards and procedures.
• Ensure regulatory compliance requirements are integrated with appropriate controls, evidence, and methodologies. Support lean delivery and visual management for tracking system hardening commitments by developing, measuring, and reporting on program success.
• Provide summaries and analyses of financial, strategic, or policy impacts of regulatory proposals, pleadings, and decisions. Prepare strategic briefing materials and recommendations for leadership, partners, and regulators.
• Maintain current knowledge of key program, operational, cost, and regulatory issues. Stay informed of industry trends and developments. Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic programs and partners.

Compensation

PG&E provides a salary range believed to be competitive for this role, specific to the locality. Actual salary depends on skills, experience, location, and other factors.

Estimated salary range:

• Minimum: $122,000
• Midpoint: $158,000
• Maximum: $194,000

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the Undergrounding Regulatory team's and EUP's tactical plans, ensuring key deliverables are met on time.
• Develop and coordinate policies and procedures, including governance standards.
• Operationalize regulatory compliance with controls, evidence, and assumptions.
• Support delivery tracking and success measurement of system hardening commitments.
• Analyze financial and strategic impacts of regulatory proposals and decisions.
• Prepare and deliver summaries and recommendations to leadership and regulators.
• Stay informed on industry trends and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business.
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience or equivalent.

Desired:

• Master's Degree or equivalent experience.
• PMI-PMP certification.