Grant County Public Utility District

Lead enterprise-wide coordination and integration for utility priorities, managing risks and schedules for successful delivery. | Bachelor's degree plus six years of program/project management experience with strong business analysis and risk management skills. | Closing Date to Apply: September 28th, 2026 @ 5 pm PST Salary: $112,585.00 to $192,317.00 Midpoint: $152,451.00 Grant PUD posts the full salary range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may undergo further evaluation based on preferred qualifications and other job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration. Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits. Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org) [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uip-wa.org%2Fgrant-pud&data=05%7C01%7Csslack%40gcpud.org%7Ca173825d77134735d41508daf2567334%7C023cc3f109884757846f493f0d084a7d%7C0%7C0%7C638088750379040195%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eM53abGi2m31efctL16tdB%2Fhbx5CYkmu0%2B8agprm6Ws%3D&reserved=0] Grant County PUD will conduct a background check after a contingent offer of employment has been made, if selected for this position.   The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law. Position Summary The position serves as a critical liaison across the utility with responsibility for leading enterprise-level coordination, integration, and execution efforts that support large load growth, new interconnections, system capacity planning, transmission planning, and related utility-wide priorities. The position improves visibility, alignment, accountability, and execution across interdependent projects, programs, and functional areas that affect committed customer delivery dates, electric system readiness, system capacity, anticipated revenue, and electric system resiliency. This includes integrating customer needs, system capacity planning, asset management plans, capital project planning, transmission planning, procurement timelines, contract requirements, financial assumptions, portfolio priorities, and resource needs to support aligned execution across the utility. Success in this role requires leadership through influence, strong program and project management discipline, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate cross-functional barriers while maintaining momentum across complex utility initiatives. The position must identify schedule, resource, material, dependency, readiness, contractual, customer, financial, and regulatory risks early enough to drive timely resolution. Success is measured by improved customer value, stronger utility-wide execution, earlier risk identification, and achievement of committed project, energization, schedule, cost, and portfolio-level delivery outcomes. Essential Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: * Lead enterprise-level coordination, integration, and execution across programs, projects, studies, workstreams, and business functions that support large customer applications, electric system readiness, system capacity planning, transmission planning, and customer energization outcomes from application through energization. * Facilitate execution of electric system efforts including implementation of the Growth Management Strategy by supporting cross-functional coordination, strategic and operational planning, performance monitoring, program governance, and timely follow-through on decisions and actions. * Coordinate the alignment of customer needs, customer growth assumptions, long-range plans, asset management plans, capital investment strategies, portfolio roadmaps, transmission planning activities, procurement timelines, contract requirements, financial assumptions, risk tolerance, resource availability, and strategic objectives to support utility-wide execution. * Establish and maintain program-level visibility to milestones, schedules, assumptions, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, resource constraints, contract needs, material readiness, anticipated revenue impacts, customer energization commitments, and other factors that may affect electric system delivery outcomes. * Develop and maintain integrated schedules, milestone views, status reports, dashboards, performance metrics, risk registers, action logs, issue logs, decision logs, dependency tracking tools, and other program management tools to support leadership awareness, decision-making, accountability, and timely escalation. * Identify, evaluate, document, and elevate schedule, cost, resource, material, infrastructure readiness, customer commitment, contractual, regulatory, revenue-related, and system resiliency risks that may affect committed delivery dates, construction sequencing, energization timelines, or electric system performance. * Lead or support governance routines, oversight meetings, steering discussions, and executive decision processes by preparing agendas, reporting templates, decision-support materials, recommendations, action items, and follow-through tracking to enable timely resolution of conflicts, tradeoffs, readiness gaps, and execution barriers. * Provide independent, program-level recommendations and escalate risks, conflicts, tradeoffs, alternative courses of action, and execution concerns to Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents, Directors, Senior Managers, and Managers regarding electric system activities, portfolio performance, customer energization risks, resource conflicts, and delivery impacts. * Collaborate with Construction & Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Strategic Portfolio Management, Project Management, Transmission Planning, Large Power Solutions, Rates and Pricing, Energy Supply Management, Information Technology, Asset Management, Procurement, Legal, Enterprise Risk Management, and other stakeholders to support holistic, data-driven decision-making across electric system planning, readiness, delivery, and customer energization activities. * Facilitate development and maintenance of governance structures, RACI models, workflows, templates, standards, decision-rights documentation, policies, procedures, agreements, and supporting documentation to clarify ownership, improve coordination, and support consistent execution of large load, interconnection, infrastructure planning, and growth management activities. * Support the overall coordination, analysis, and progress of business activities, programs, projects, studies, and departments across the utility that support customers from application through energization, including triage of complex or non-standard customer requests requiring significant cross-functional coordination. * Perform business, financial, operational, schedule, and data analysis to support system coordination, planning, prioritization, readiness evaluation, issue resolution, and decision-making; interpret information from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, conflicts, resource constraints, schedule impacts, customer impacts, financial implications, and improvement opportunities. * Maintain sufficient business and technical understanding of transmission and distribution systems, large load connections, transmission interconnections, operations, construction, maintenance, asset management, procurement, contracting, capital project planning, financial forecasting, and related utility functions to lead coordination across subject matter experts and functional leaders. * Utilize strong communication, documentation, project management, and program management skills to strengthen internal coordination, support proactive issue resolution, provide timely and accurate responses to customer and stakeholder inquiries, and maintain strong customer service and customer experience standards throughout the application-to-energization process. * Executes assigned work plans safely, compliantly, on time, and in accordance with established standards, procedures, and standard work practices. (Executing) * Maintains required technical knowledge and skills, serves as a reliable resource within their area of expertise, and seeks training when needed. (Learning) * Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and customers, demonstrating respect and alignment with the organization’s values and Code of Excellence. (Communicating) * Identifies obstacles, risks, equipment issues, or resource gaps and communicates them through appropriate reporting channels to maintain safety, reliability, and performance. (Owning) * Conducts work in a manner consistent with Grant PUD's mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and the Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence, demonstrating behaviors that support these organizational priorities. * Maintain knowledge of and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, security requirements, and Grant PUD policies and procedures required for the position. * In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001. * Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to: * Following all safety policies and procedures. * Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions. * Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor. * Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance. Required Qualifications (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification): * Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Energy Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, Operations Management, Finance, Planning or a related field; two additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. * Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in program management, project or portfolio coordination, project management, project controls, business analysis, asset management, capital or portfolio planning, operational planning, program development, or related business functions. Experience should include cross-functional coordination, schedule or milestone tracking, reporting, and risk, issue, action or dependency management. Preferred Qualifications (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification): * Experience in a public utility, government, or regulated industry environment. * Experience supporting initiatives in project management, program management, capital and/or O&M planning, budgeting, compliance, or operational performance initiatives. * Experience developing long-range plans, capital investment strategies, or enterprise portfolios. * Professional certification or advanced training (e.g., Asset Management Diploma, PMP, CAPM, PfMP, or similar). * Experience developing or maintaining integrated schedules, dashboards, portfolio reports, RAID logs, action logs, decision logs, dependency tracking tools, or executive-level reporting materials. Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Advanced understanding of program management, portfolio management, asset management, or strategic planning principles. * Demonstrated ability to interpret complex business, operational, financial and technical information and synthesize it into actionable recommendations. * Strong strategic thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and enterprise analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, CMMS, portfolio management systems). * Ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment without formal authority. * Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and respect for confidentiality. Physical Requirements  * Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No * Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting. * Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units * Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☐9 hours ☐10 hours ☐12 hours *For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE). The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.

Lead and execute strategic roadmap initiatives, manage cross-functional projects, and maintain customer relationships. | Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with five years progressive experience in project management or related fields. | Closing Date to Apply: August 10th, 2026 @ 5 pm PST Salary: $121,165.00 to $209,233.00 annually Midpoint: $165,199.00 annually Grant PUD posts the full salary range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits. Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org) [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uip-wa.org%2Fgrant-pud&data=05%7C01%7Csslack%40gcpud.org%7Ca173825d77134735d41508daf2567334%7C023cc3f109884757846f493f0d084a7d%7C0%7C0%7C638088750379040195%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eM53abGi2m31efctL16tdB%2Fhbx5CYkmu0%2B8agprm6Ws%3D&reserved=0] Grant County PUD will conduct a background check after a contingent offer of employment has been made, if selected for this position.   First review of applications will occur on August 3rd, 2026. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may undergo further evaluation based on preferred qualifications and other job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration. The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law. Position Summary The position is intended to serve as a critical liaison between Large Power Solutions (LPS) and the broader organization, with responsibility for helping lead and execute the department’s Strategic Roadmap. This includes monitoring initiative progress and leading execution efforts that span multiple departments and functional areas. Success in this role requires leadership through influence, the ability to navigate cross-functional barriers and drive momentum across complex initiatives. Essential Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: * Document, evaluate, and map Large Power Solutions workflows and procedures; recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, service quality, customer experience and internal controls across industrial account management and new business functions. * Facilitate execution of the Large Power Solutions strategic roadmap by leading cross-functional coordination efforts, supporting strategic planning activities, monitoring initiative performance, and implementing project management and governance practices that advance departmental and organizational priorities. * Develop and execute customer and stakeholder communication and engagement plans for department initiatives leveraging communication best practices to ensure messaging is clear, timely, accurate and aligned to the deployment of new services, products, policies, and processes. * Assist in the development, review, and refinement of department policies by facilitating collaboration with SME, drafting and maintaining supporting documentation, coordinating stakeholder feedback, and ensuring alignment and consistency across the organization. * Serve as a liaison between Large Power Solutions and internal departments, including but not limited to: Power Delivery Engineering, Construction & Maintenance, Transmission Planning, Load Forecasting, Energy Supply Management, Project Management etc. for the coordination of Large Power Solutions initiatives and district strategic objectives that span cross-functionally. * Triage complex and/or non-standard customer requests that require extensive cross functional coordination to ensure timely and effective resolution. * Develop, implement, and maintain organized systems for departmental documents and records ensuring accuracy, accessibility and compliance with records management standards.   * Support strategic and operational execution for the Senior Manager of Large Power Solutions by coordinating meeting objectives, preparing decision-support materials, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-through on departmental priorities. * Manage the departments programs and products, including but not limited to customer load management program, growth management strategies, contract renewals and contract management. * Perform moderately complex business, financial, operational, or data analysis to support departmental objectives, planning activities, and decision-making. * Independently collect, validate, analyze, and interpret data from multiple sources; identify trends, risks, and opportunities. * Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, performance metrics, and analytical models using established tools and methodologies. * Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate the delivery of power for large power applications, including but not limited to the following lifecycle milestones: initial inquiry, transmission and distribution studies, project planning, facility construction agreement development, engineering design, construction, and energization. * Exercise strategic thinking to improve processes and implement policies and procedures related to the New Large Load Connection process. * Inform prospective industrial customers and external stakeholders about the utility's service connection processes, rate schedules, and power delivery timelines. * Develop customer capacity reservation agreements in collaboration with legal; collaborate with product development to develop products and services for industrial and large key customers. * Maintain a positive relationship with large power customers by understanding their business, electric energy usage, systems, equipment, expansion plans associated with large power service applications. * Facilitate customer understanding of industry issues, rates, pending legislation that may impact any aspect of their large service applications. * Utilize strong communication, documentation, project, and program management skills to lead and maintain departments programs ensuring timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries and maintaining high standards of customer service to deliver great customer experience. * In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001. * Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations. * Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures, as well as NERC/WECC. * Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to: * Following all safety policies and procedures. * Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions. * Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and * Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance. Required Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications): * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Marketing, Energy Management, Planning or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. * Five (5) years’ progressive experience in project management, customer service, delivery, marketing, and/or management. Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications): * Experience in a public utility, government, or regulated industry environment. * Experience supporting initiatives in project management, program management, capital and/or O&M planning, budgeting, compliance, or operational performance initiatives. Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Knowledge of Concepts, principles, theories, and methods surrounding large customer care; sales and account management methods to provide outstanding customer service; project management tools and techniques; financial competences with an attention toward detail; contract and service negotiation and follow up; energy regulations and efficiency. * Skill in technical experience in Distribution and Transmission services; project management; written and oral interpersonal communication; identifying and analyzing potential problems; utilizing MS office products; customized financial, billing, and customer service software, tools, and applications. Physical Requirements * Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No * Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting. o Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units * Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☒9 hours ☒10 hours ☐12 hours *For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE). The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas