Principal, Electric Compliance Strategic Initiatives - Location Flexible
About The Position
As a Principal in Electric Compliance Strategic Initiatives, you’ll drive priority projects for PG&E’s Electric Compliance organization, promoting both compliance and effective performance across the organization, including the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Electric’s compliance program. You lead with vision, translating complex requirements into clear, actionable frameworks that strengthen performance and accountability. You drive strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects that advance the compliance organization’s goals and enhance enterprise coordination, fostering a culture of proactive risk management and continuous improvement. You ensure compliance isn't just followed but is embedded in how PG&E operates in an evolving energy landscape. The selected candidate must live within PG&E’s service territory.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 10 years of relevant experience
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years in a leadership role leading cross-functional teams
- Master’s degree in engineering, economics, business administration or job-related field
- Professional Engineer (P.E.)
- Advanced knowledge of California and federal regulatory requirements and electric utility compliance practices
- Deep knowledge of utility regulatory frameworks (e.g., CPUC, FERC, NERC, WECC) and how they inform enterprise compliance strategy
- Proven ability to design and lead implementation of compliance governance models that drive operational alignment and accountability
- Strong understanding of utility operations and asset management, with the ability to translate regulatory expectations into field-executable strategy
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional, high-impact initiatives through risk-based planning, change leadership, and strategic execution
- Executive communication skills and presence, with experience delivering high-impact presentations and updates to senior leadership and external stakeholders
- Ability to align compliance strategy with enterprise goals, influencing direction across functions through collaboration, insight, and strategic clarity
- Proficiency in compliance systems, reporting tools, and analytics platforms (e.g., GRC, SAP, Power BI) to support insight-driven decision-making
- Direct experience in utility compliance, operations or related programs
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)
- Ability to influence others to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment to act
- Highly flexible, self-directed, and able to adapt well to a rapidly changing environment
Responsibilities
- Define, lead, and implement the strategic direction for the Electric Compliance organization, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.
- Lead enterprise-wide initiatives that advance compliance program maturity, reduce risk exposure, and embed compliance into operational routines.
- Identify and analyze emerging challenges and opportunities, assessing business impact and offering solutions.
- Develop recommendations on how PG&E can position itself to take advantage of opportunities and proactively adjust and prepare for challenges, mitigating risks.
- Champion adoption of strategic compliance initiatives across lines of business through thoughtful change leadership and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop and deliver impactful compliance communications for executive forums, translating complexity into clarity for senior leaders.
- Create and sustain a comprehensive library of compliance best practices through benchmarking, external engagement, and cross-industry collaboration.
- Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Asset Strategy, and Operations to ensure cohesive interpretation and application of regulatory requirements.
- Engage confidently with senior leaders and stakeholders, translating complex reporting requirements into clear and digestible actions and communications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
