Senior Manager, Compliance
Core
Leads NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Operations & Planning (O&P) compliance programs for a US renewables fleet (wind, solar, storage), serving as the primary interface with NERC, ISOs, RTOs, and PUCs.
Role type
Senior Manager, Compliance (Regulatory & Risk)
Builds
Auditable compliance programs, risk management frameworks, and reporting infrastructure for the operating fleet
Domain
Renewable Energy (Wind, Solar, Storage) / Energy Regulation
Required skills
NERC O&P Standards expertise, regulatory audit management, team leadership, risk assessment, cross-functional influence, program management, budget management
Preferred skills
Master's degree, deep utility/generation environment experience, executive advisory experience, enterprise risk management frameworks, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Technologies
SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Own and lead NERC O&P compliance strategy; Serve as primary interface for NERC audits and regulatory inquiries; Build, mentor, and manage a team of compliance analysts; Design and maintain the compliance risk management framework; Partner with Operations, Engineering, Legal, and IT to embed compliance requirements; Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action planning; Present compliance program status and risk exposure to senior leadership; Drive continuous improvement of compliance tools and systems; Monitor evolving NERC, ISO, RTO, and PUC requirements; Manage program budget and vendor relationships.
Seniority
Senior Manager, multi-team/program ownership with strong strategic influence