Regulatory Strategy Project Manager

NW Natural•Happy Valley, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry. In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility. Join the Regulatory Affairs & Resource Planning (R&R) team as a Regulatory Strategy PM, where you will own regulatory strategy and delivery for high-impact initiatives—including rate cases and major filings—that shape the future of NW Natural Holdings. This role is designed for a candidate with strong regulatory experience who can serve as a strategic partner and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously for NW Natural Gas Company, NW Natural Water, and Si Energy. Reporting to the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs & Resource Planning, you will lead complex, cross-functional regulatory efforts end to end—setting direction, translating strategy into executable workstreams, and using strong project management skills and work product to keep people, decisions, and deliverables on track. You will collaborate closely with internal subject matter experts and external advisors to proactively solve problems, coordinate inputs such as testimony/exhibits/discovery, and deliver clear, decision-ready recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

Demonstrated success leading regulatory initiatives (e.g., rate cases, major filings, or adjudicatory proceedings)
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Project Management, Public Policy or related field
6+ years project management experience
Commission-facing experience, including developing or coordinating filings and written materials (testimony, exhibits, discovery responses, or compliance deliverables)
Exceptional analytical and writing skills, including the ability to craft clear, defensible positions and synthesize complex inputs into an integrated regulatory narrative
Executive-ready communication and the ability to influence across multiple business units, disciplines, and viewpoints

Nice To Haves

MBA, JD, or advanced degree preferred
formal certification such as PMI is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Set and drive regulatory strategy for rate cases, filings, and related regulatory initiatives, ensuring alignment to enterprise objectives
Develop a cohesive regulatory narrative and decision-ready recommendations by synthesizing complex inputs from across the organization
Align priorities, resourcing, and dependencies across NWN Gas, Water, and SI to deliver coordinated regulatory outcomes
Establish governance, decision paths, and stakeholder alignment—partnering with senior leaders to surface risks, tradeoffs, and recommended paths forward
Use strong project management tools (scope, schedule, milestones, and accountability) to coordinate substantive inputs for testimony, exhibits, discovery, and filing packages
Improve how we plan and execute regulatory work by building repeatable playbooks, templates, and lessons learned across the footprint

Benefits

Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Up to 23 Vacation Days
80 Hours of Sick Time
10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
Flexible work arrangements
3 weeks paid parental leave
Be part of a workplace where your voice matters. Engage with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups that support community and growth.
1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
Competitive 401K company contribution and match
15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
Wellness incentive program
20% off natural gas service
Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless