Compliance Project Manager in Oakland, CA

Overview

Oakland, CA 94612 (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)

• Note:
  
  local candidates currently residing in Bay Area/near work location—Oakland.
• Assignment is hybrid and requires on-site 3 days a week and remote 2 days a week.
• Any additional equipment must be candidate’s own. Client laptop will be issued. MS Teams to be used for calls and meetings.

The Compliance Project Manager ensures Electric adheres to legal standards and internal policies by leading cross-functional teams, driving risk mitigation, and managing regulatory projects, namely the Compliance Maturity Model (CMM) Tactical Implementation Plan (TIP). They would manage the successful completion of the CMM TIP by ensuring action owners follow up and complete action items timely, and necessary changes are escalated or updated immediately, and they would help to update procedures to meet internal compliance requirements.

Key roles involve project monitoring, stakeholder reporting, and ensuring guidance documents are updated to standard.

• Project Management and Communication
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  Competence in managing project life cycles, including planning, execution, and monitoring, along with excellent interpersonal skills leading cross-functional teams, communicating complex compliance requirements to stakeholders, and managing project deadlines ensuring timely completion of a multifaceted project plan.
• Regulatory Knowledge and Compliance Expertise
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  Moderate understanding of industry-specific regulations (e.g., CPUC, FERC, OEIS, CAISO) - interpreting legal requirements, ensuring adherence, and staying updated on changing regulatory environments.
• Risk Management and Analytical Skills
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  The ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks, combined with critical thinking and strategic analysis. Paying close attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in documentation and reporting, managing change and influencing stakeholders without direct authority, and utilizing tools such as MS Project or Visio for tracking and reporting.

• Project Leadership:
  Develop, manage, and execute compliance projects, defining scope, risk, and timelines.
• Regulatory Monitoring:
  Stay updated on industry laws and regulations to ensure company systems remain compliant.
• Risk & Control Management:
  Identify potential risks, conduct internal audits, and develop control systems to prevent violations.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as a liaison between departments, senior management, and external auditors to ensure compliance goals are met.
• Training & Reporting:
  Develop compliance training programs and report to senior leadership on the status of compliance initiatives.

• Experience
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  Usually 3–10+ years in project management, legal, or regulatory compliance roles.
• Knowledge
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  Strong understanding of legal, operational, or industry-specific regulations.
• Communication
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  Excellent verbal and written skills for reporting to stakeholders and managing cross-functional teams.
• Tools
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  Proficiency in office software (e.g. Microsoft Office) and project management tools.
• Education
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  Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or a related field.