Manager thru Sr. Manager- Wildfire Mitigation

Oncor Electric Delivery•Fort Worth, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading strategy development, governance and execution of programs related to the Oncor Wildfire Mitigation Plan. This role also manages the development and implementation of wildfire mitigation initiatives by ensuring effective risk assessment, defining scope and priority, establishing Key Performance Indicators, tracking performance and reporting progress. This includes the oversight of designated Program Mangers and specialized technical professionals and provides cross-functional direction and governance across Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, System Planning, Regulatory and Emergency Response functions to coordinating regulatory filings, technical documentation and reporting related to wildfire mitigation programs.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required with 10 years’ experience in the operation and/or execution of applicable programs.
A Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines such as atmospheric sciences, engineering, business, construction, forestry, project management can be accepted in lieu of the above mentioned experience.
1-3 years of experience in a management role is required (for Manager II).
Minimum 4 years of experience in operation and/or project management with an applicable organization (for Manager II).
4-5 years of experience in a management role is required (for Sr. Manager).
Minimum 6 years of experience in operation and/or project management with an applicable organization is required (for Sr. Manager).
Experience leading a cross-functional team responsible for developing and executing strategic plans across business units or organizations (for Sr. Manager).
Experience building and establishing a team structure while developing cross functional collaboration to guide the team. Proven ability in developing communication strategies of organizational goals to stakeholders (for Sr. Manager).
Leadership, subject knowledge, and experience in the project lifecycle to direct the efforts of a group of internal employees and contractors responsible for the delivery of project plans.
Strong verbal and written communications skills, ability to build relationships with a cross-functional team.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, train, motivates and coach employees in a complex, regulated operating environment.
Strong problem solving, conflict management and negotiation skills to research and provide solutions to complex issues, identify root causes and coordinate process improvements.
Possess multi-functional skills to influence change and effectively work across disciplines and functions to achieve common goals and company business purposes (for Sr. Manager).

Responsibilities

Oversee wildfire mitigation Program Managers and specialized technical professionals, including meteorologist and fire-behavior specialist with accountability for performance, outcomes, and alignment to enterprise wildfire risk objectives.
Lead cross-functional teams to continuously review, update and implement the Oncor Wildfire Mitigation Plan, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, evolving wildfire risk, and industry prevalent practices and serving as the primary enterprise owner of plan content and execution.
Collaborate with stakeholders to support the Wildfire Mitigation Program Management framework inclusive of strategy development, prioritization of scope, program governance and integrated reporting.
Lead the development and implementation of wildfire risk modeling incorporating fire science, weather and climate trends, fuel types, asset characteristics, and consequence analysis, to inform wildfire mitigation initiatives.
Lead the wildfire situational awareness program, integrating risk inputs such as fire-weather intelligence, fuel data, asset conditions, field observations, and external agency reports to support operational readiness and implementation of fire-safe operational protocols during elevated wildfire risk conditions.
Manage relationships with various Oncor work groups to ensure successful strategy development and execution of wildfire mitigation programs.
Ensure appropriate training and preparedness of the workforce supporting wildfire mitigation, including use of tools, situational awareness systems, and wildfire response protocols and alignment with emergency response and incident management frameworks.
Develop and maintain processes needed to track implementation of wildfire mitigation efforts including system hardening, asset inspection, vegetation management, and community outreach & public awareness and ensure timely, accurate reporting against regulatory and internal commitments.

Benefits

Annual incentive program.
Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
401k match for student debt program
Cash balance pension plan.
Adoption Assistance.
Mental health resources.
Employee resource groups.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
Commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.