Wildfire Mitigation Program manager

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

Rocklin, CA-Remote (Travel-15% a month is required)

6 months+ contract

*****Local candidates only*****

TOP THINGS:

• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex programs, identify risks, evaluate performance, and recommend solutions.
• Experience in regulatory, compliance, audit, governance, or assurance-related environments, preferably within the utility or energy industry.
• Strong stakeholder management and program leadership capabilities, including experience leading cross-functional initiatives, facilitating discussions, and driving accountability and results.

EQUIPMENT:

• Client laptop will be provided. In case of delay, personal or vendor-provided must be used
• Any other tools must be provided by the vendor
• With prior Manager's approval, may submit travel related expense, may also submit a set amount for phone/internet reimbursements.

Position Summary

• The Senior Program Manager will support implementation governance and oversight of Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) commitments across multiple wildfire mitigation programs. This role serves as a strategic partner to cross-functional stakeholders to help ensure commitments are effectively planned, executed, monitored, and supported by auditable evidence.
• The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive understanding of wildfire mitigation programs and associated regulatory commitments, assess implementation progress, identify risks and gaps, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and provide recommendations that support successful commitment execution and closure.
• This position requires strong critical thinking, program governance, stakeholder management, business acumen, and analytical capabilities. The ideal candidate can navigate ambiguity, evaluate complex business challenges, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive accountability across multiple programs and initiatives.

Primary 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, operational objectives, and performance outcomes.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to monitor commitment execution and assess alignment between business activities, program performance, and regulatory commitments.
• Facilitate development and maintenance of implementation governance artifacts, including Define Phase Packages, Work Plans, Closure Packages, and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate commitment performance and identify risks, dependencies, implementation gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assess whether supporting evidence adequately demonstrates achievement of commitment requirements and intended outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to drive accountability, issue resolution, and decision-making.
• Support development of processes that improve visibility into commitment execution, budget utilization, program performance, and regulatory outcomes.
• Analyze program performance, implementation progress, and budget-related information to support decision-making and reporting.
• Develop recommendations and corrective actions to address implementation challenges and improve commitment execution.
• Prepare executive-level reporting, presentations, status updates, and governance materials.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen governance, accountability, consistency, and operational effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of program management, project management, governance, compliance, regulatory, audit, utility operations, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex business programs and evaluate whether intended outcomes are being achieved.
• Experience supporting regulatory, compliance, governance, assurance, or performance management programs.
• Experience translating business, regulatory, or operational requirements into actionable plans and measurable deliverables.
• Experience monitoring program performance, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and strategic objectives.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, drive accountability, and work effectively in ambiguous environments.