Senior Manager, Wildfire Risk

talisman; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Talisman Energy Advisory seeks a Senior Manager, Wildfire Risk to guide utilities in strengthening wildfire mitigation programs, risk management, and resilience initiatives. You will lead client engagements and coordinate cross-functional teams across advisory projects.

The role blends strategic advisory with business development and client relationship growth. Apply deep expertise in wildfire risk assessment, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder engagement to deliver practical outcomes for

Qualifications

• 10+ years of wildfire mitigation, utility operations, emergency management, resilience, or related field.
• Experience with electric utilities, consulting firms, government agencies, or wildfire-focused organizations.
• Strong understanding of utility wildfire risk management programs and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead client-facing engagements and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise electric utility clients on wildfire risk mitigation strategies and program development
• Support wildfire risk assessments, mitigation planning, and operational readiness initiatives
• Provide subject matter expertise on utility wildfire regulations, industry best practices, and emerging technologies
• Lead client engagements and manage cross-functional project teams
• Develop and maintain relationships with utility executives and key industry stakeholders
• Contribute to business development efforts, proposal development, and practice growth initiatives

Skills

Wildfire risk management

Client leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Business development

Communication skills

Job description

A leading Energy & Utilities advisory firm is seeking a Senior Manager, Wildfire Risk to help utilities strengthen wildfire mitigation programs, enhance risk management capabilities, and navigate an increasingly complex operating environment.

This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to utility clients, providing strategic guidance across wildfire risk assessment, mitigation planning, operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and resilience initiatives. The role combines technical expertise, client leadership, and business development within a growing practice focused on critical infrastructure resilience.

Key Responsibiliti es

• Advise electric utility clients on wildfire risk mitigation strategies and program development
• Support wildfire risk assessments, mitigation planning, and operational readiness initiatives
• Provide subject matter expertise on utility wildfire regulations, industry best practices, and emerging technologies
• Lead client engagements and manage cross-functional project teams
• Develop and maintain relationships with utility executives and key industry stakeholders
• Contribute to business development efforts, proposal development, and practice growth initiatives

Preferred Background

• 10+ years of experience in wildfire mitigation, utility operations, emergency management, vegetation management, resilience, or related field.
• Experience working with electric utilities, consulting firms, government agencies, or wildfire-focused organizations.
• Strong understanding of utility wildfire risk management programs and regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to lead client-facing engagements and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.