Senior Manager, Compliance & Risk

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee a team of two or more individuals or managers within the Compliance & Risk division.

• Establish direction and propel the Compliance Operations team to achieve objectives.

• Manage compliance efforts for NERC-registered initiatives.

• Monitor and finalize regulatory submissions for NERC-registered projects.

• Collaborate with the NERC Implementation team during project construction to ensure registration with relevant entities.

• Facilitate meetings with clients, EPC contractors, engineering teams, and other stakeholders.

• Direct workflow for Compliance Analysts and the Compliance Project Team.

• Define team objectives and oversee extensive, long-term projects.

• Make necessary trade-offs regarding resources, scope, and delivery.

• Evaluate work products and progress to guarantee success.

• Organize meetings with external stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Address issues both within and between teams.

• Guide team members and junior managers.

• Set and ensure compliance with budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance standards.

• Develop compensation strategies, career coaching, training, and implement company policies for the team.

• Promote cross-functional team enhancement initiatives and suggest updates to division policies.

• Assist in executing strategic directions within the team.

• Aid business development efforts to help meet company objectives.

• Support regulatory audits and offer guidance to the Compliance & Risk team and clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2-4 years of management experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in the renewable energy sector in asset management, business management, contract management, compliance, or operational roles.

• 4+ years of experience in NERC Compliance.

• Demonstrated documentation, presentation, and communication skills with teams and senior management, including CEOs and boards of directors.

• University degree (or equivalent) with 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's/Graduate degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.

• A degree in business, management, or a related field is preferred.

• Over 5 years of experience actively managing or supporting a Generator Owner compliance program is preferred.

• Familiarity with photovoltaic system design, wind, or battery storage operations and management is preferred.

• Experience with regulatory audits is preferred.

• Second-level management experience of a large team is preferred.

• Proven success in delivering large cross-functional projects is preferred.

• Experience in process improvement with Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is preferred.

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, including NERC, FERC, or other reporting requirements for operational projects is advantageous.

• Experience in data analysis, reporting, and presentations is a plus.

• Ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.

• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service abilities.

• Keen attention to detail and capacity to produce high-quality work products.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage and execute a high volume of ongoing compliance obligations.

• Ability to set direction and lead a large cross-functional team to success.

• Capability to collaborate as part of a larger team.

• Proven track record in personnel management, coaching, and mentoring.

• Strong project and people management capabilities.

• Ability to communicate with clients and internal teams on significant issues requiring high-level management intervention.

• Skills in root cause analysis and process improvement.

• Strategic thinking that encourages the team to achieve organizational goals and facilitates cross-functional improvements.

• Enthusiasm for learning within a growth-oriented renewable energy company is preferred.

• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Additional knowledge of ERCOT, CAISO, other ISO/RTO markets, State Public Utilities Commissions, and IA/PAA operational requirements is desirable.

• Proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Skills in training development, process improvement, and coaching/leadership.

• Expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe PDF tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.