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Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager - Portland, OR - #113929

**Date:** Jul 24, 2025

**Location:** PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232

**Company:** PacifiCorp

Power Your Greatness

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.

We are seeking to fill a total of 2 positions.

General Purpose

As the Wildfire Mitigation Program (WMP) Manager is responsible for development, coordination and delivery of Wildfire Mitigation Plans. Responsible for efficient delivery and tracking of wildfire mitigation plan filings, project/program development and management, and plan adherence. Support development, approval, tracking, and reporting on cross-functional work to achieve strategic objectives within the integrated WMP strategy.

Responsibilities

+ Develop and formalize strategic objectives for wildfire mitigation. Create and execute detailed wildfire mitigation plans for assigned states.

+ Ensure WMPs meet all regulatory requirements while clearly communicating PacifiCorp’s strategy, progress, and commitment to wildfire risk reduction.

+ Interface with leadership on regular basis to communicate progress, gain approval on business proposals and obtain strategic decisions.

+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure WMPs have accurate and complete information to support approval.

+ Develop project and program delivery plans and new processes as needed, including definition of roles/responsibilities, milestones, and execution strategy.

+ Ensure wildfire mitigation investments are prudent, effective, and aligned with regulatory expectations.

+ Monitor evolving state and federal wildfire-related regulations and proactively adjust strategies to maintain compliance.

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with state commissions, regulatory staff, community leaders, and other stakeholders.

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+ Coordinate across program and project teams to track, record, and report on progress toward company strategic objectives.

+ Support regulatory activities by writing testimony, responding to data requests, meeting with regulators and other utilities, and providing content for regulatory presentations.

+ Facilitate annual or quarterly external audits as request by state specific or federal regulators.

+ Represent PacifiCorp in public forums, workshops, and webinars.

+ Establish metrics and monitoring systems to evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation strategies and make data-driven adjustments as needed.

+ Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration that support cost recovery and enhance public trust.

+ Ensure that mitigation strategies are defensible and well-documented to reduce the risk disallowance of costs or denial of plans.

+ Plan and manage the work of the functional group. Lead projects and initiatives.

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

+ 7 years of experience in regulatory, project management or related field.

+ A minimum of 3 years demonstrated leadership or supervisory or functional management experience.

+ Proficient in project scheduling, process development, cost controls, tracking and reporting methodologies

+ Proficient in financial principles to quantify costs and benefits of projects and to track and maintain project budgets

+ Experienced in the application of Project Management Institute project management techniques or equivalent

+ Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to synthesize complex data and policy into clear, compelling narratives.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, GIS tools, and data visualization platforms.

+ Demonstrated advanced business management skills including consulting skills, customer service, and business acumen

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate team efforts, provide guidance and direction to team members, and communicate project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes to stakeholders

+ Skilled in motivating and influencing others, experience in team building and conflict management

+ Familiarity with utility industry, and risk mitigation strategies.

+ Ability to analyze information, form conclusions and provide meaningful and creative solutions to non-typical business issues.

Preferences

+ Master’s in Business Administration or advanced technical degree

+ Advanced Project Management or Program Management Certification by the Project Management Institute

+ Understanding of environmental regulations, National Environmental Protection Act, environmental impact statement, environmental assessment, State Historical Preservation Office, Army Corp of Engineers, etc.

+ Knowledge of the company’s business, policies, procedures, and practices

+ Experience in the electric utility industry and applicable federal, state and local regulations.

+ Experience with regulatory filings and stakeholder engagement in a utility or government setting.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113929

Company Code: PACIFICORP

Primary Location: PORTLAND, OR

Department: Power Delivery

Schedule: FULL TIME

Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Hiring Range: $119,400 - $154,400

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: http://https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en\_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.