Job Description

Requisition ID # 170391

Job Category: Government and Regulatory Relations; Compliance / Risk / Quality Assurance

Job Level: Senior Manager

Business Unit: Electric Engineering

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; Fresno; Sacramento; Stockton

The Senior Manager, Compliance & RegulatoryRisk leads and oversees regulatory and compliance‑related risks for Electric. The Senior Manager maintains enterprise‑aligned compliance risk registers, partners to ensure compliance controls, and coordinates audit readiness activities across operational and regulatory domains.

The incumbent partners with senior leaders to assess compliance risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure sustainable compliance practices across Electric. This individual serves as a subject matter expert on regulatory compliance frameworks and leads cross‑functional efforts to maintain operational readiness for audits, inspections, and reviews.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.​

A reasonable salary range is:

Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area) $151,000.00

Mid Base Salary (Bay Area) $204,000.00

Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area) $257,000.00

Minimum Base Salary (California) $143,000.00

Mid Base Salary (California) $194,000.00

Maximum Base Salary (California) $244,000.00

Job Responsibilities

Regulatory & Compliance Risk Leadership

• Manage regulatory and compliance‑related risks for Electric across federal and state‑level requirements.
• Maintain federal and local compliance risk registers, including risk scoring, prioritization, and documentation.
• Oversee implementation and monitoring of compliance controls tied to mandatory reliability standards.
• Identify, assess, and monitor compliance risks, including CPUC requirements, CAISO tariffs, and internal governance and policy obligations.

Governance, Controls, and Monitoring

• Lead development, enhancement, and execution of compliance risk management processes, systems, and metrics.
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to integrate compliance risk mitigation strategies into operational planning and investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance‑related controls remain current, effective, and aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.
• Monitor internal and external developments that could introduce new compliance risks or obligations.

Audit Readiness & Corrective Action Oversight

• Support audit readiness efforts for operational, regulatory, and standards‑based reviews.
• Coordinate evidence preparation, SME engagement, and audit logistics across Electric.
• Oversee development, tracking, and closure of corrective action plans stemming from audit findings, self‑reports, or internal assessments.

Leadership, Communication & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the primary liaison to internal audit, regulatory affairs, subject‑matter experts, and corporate risk functions.
• Develop executive‑level reports and presentations summarizing compliance risk status, mitigation progress, and emerging issues.
• Maintain strong relationships with industry peers, regulators, and external organizations to remain informed of industry trends and best practices.
• Contribute to the Electric Operations Risk & Compliance Committee by informing agendas, driving discussions, and ensuring transparency on compliance risk issues.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental discipline, Sciences, Engineering, Business or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of experience working in compliance and/or risk management at a corporate and operational level.
• 3 years leadership experience

Desired

• Experience with Electric Utilities.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS Engineering, or similar).
• Prior experience with compliance programs.
• Background in risk management, compliance auditing, or safety/quality engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.
• Leadership and management experience overseeing teams or complex compliance functions.