Wildfire Mitigation Program Lead — Remote & Travel

Spectraforce; Rocklin (CA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce in Rocklin, CA is seeking a Senior Program Manager for a 6+ month contract with remote work options and 15% travel per month. Local candidates only to support wildfire mitigation program governance and regulatory commitments.

The role focuses on cross-functional leadership, risk assessment, and auditable program oversight. The ideal candidate will manage Define Phase Packages, Work Plans, and Closure Packages while ensuring alignment with regulatory commitments and budget

Qualifications

• Assess complex programs, identify risks, evaluate performance, and recommend solutions.
• Experience in regulatory, compliance, audit, governance, or assurance in utility/energy industry.
• Strong stakeholder management and program leadership across cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a governance partner supporting implementation and oversight of Wildfire Mitigation Plan commitments.
• Develop a deep understanding of wildfire mitigation programs, regulatory commitments, objectives, and performance outcomes.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to monitor commitment execution and assess alignment with business activities and regulatory commitments.
• Facilitate development and maintenance of governance artifacts, including Define Phase Packages, Work Plans, Closure Packages, and supporting docs.
• Evaluate commitment performance and identify risks, dependencies, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assess whether supporting evidence demonstrates achievement of commitment requirements and outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-functional sessions to drive accountability, issue resolution, and decision-making.
• Support development of processes improving visibility into commitment execution, budget utilization, and program performance.
• Analyze program performance, implementation progress, and budget-related information to support decision-making and reporting.
• Develop recommendations and corrective actions to address challenges and improve execution.
• Prepare executive-level reporting, presentations, status updates, and governance materials.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives strengthening governance and accountability.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Program leadership

Governance

Job description

Spectraforce in Rocklin, CA is seeking a Senior Program Manager for a 6+ month contract with remote work options and 15% travel per month. Local candidates only to support wildfire mitigation program governance and regulatory commitments.

The role focuses on cross-functional leadership, risk assessment, and auditable program oversight. The ideal candidate will manage Define Phase Packages, Work Plans, and Closure Packages while ensuring alignment with regulatory commitments and budget