Expert Failure Analysis Program Manager
About The Position
Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a cross-functional substation asset failure analysis & reliability program. Ensures effective program execution through strong governance, data visibility, performance monitoring, and stakeholder alignment. Drives standardization of processes, establishes clear roles and accountability, and integrates workflows with enterprise data systems to enable consistent, scalable, and data-driven decision-making. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned location based on business need. This role requires a regular presence in San Ramon, at least once every two weeks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Job-related experience, 8 years
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in business, engineering, or field related to System Inspections work
- Experience in substation, transmission, or asset management work or other equivalent experience
- Experience developing and implementing cross-functional programs or standardized processes in complex organizations
- Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguous environments and build structure from the ground up
- Experience defining and tracking KPIs, metrics, and performance dashboards
- PMI-Project Management Institute or PMP-Project Management Professional certification
- Strong background in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, RCA)
- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintains visibility to key program data, metrics, and performance trends; analyzes data to develop insights and recommendations for management
- Defines and tracks KPIs and performance metrics, supporting operating reviews and program governance to monitor risks and overall program health
- Develops and manages budgets, monitors performance against forecasts, and explains variances
- Leads cross-functional projects and initiatives, prioritizing efforts in resource-constrained environments
- Builds stakeholder alignment and accountability, collaborating across teams to resolve issues and drive program outcomes
- Leads development, standardization, and governance of programs and processes, including workflows, roles, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Establishes and maintains process documentation, tools, and standards to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability
- Drives integration of processes with enterprise systems and data sources
Benefits
- Discretionary incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
