Senior Manager, Electric Asset Excellence

Requisition ID # 164497 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Senior Manager

Business Unit: Electric Engineering

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

 

 

Department Overview

The Electric Asset Knowledge Management (AKM) organization’s vision is to enable risk-informed, data driven decision-making by leveraging and improving data, managing and integrating data systems, and deploying strategic technology solutions.  The major functions of the AKM organization include data management and analytics, GIS asset registry data management, and as-built program management.  AKM is also the sponsoring organization for the Electric Asset Excellence program.

 

The Electric Asset Excellence (EAE) program is the central program for implementing and managing ISO 55000 Asset Management standards. The program is responsible for evaluating and facilitating the systematic identification and closure of asset management system gaps through partnership with the Electric Ops organization and enterprise partner programs. These standards are routinely tested by independent 3rd party auditors and the EAE team is responsible for managing these surveillance and recertification visits, coordinating appropriate interviews and material development, facilitating field visits but most importantly preparing the organization for assessment.

 

The AKM Business Operations Program leads core functions for AKM including financial management (monthly and BPD), contracting operations, contractor management/onboarding, GRC management, LEAN performance, and waste elimination. 

 

Position Summary

This role will lead both the Electric Asset Excellence Program and the AKM Business Operations Program.

The Senior Manager of the Electric Asset Excellence Program is responsible for the design, planning and implementation of Electric Operations’ end-to-end ISO 55001 asset management system.  Leads a team that drives Electric Engineering, Electric Operations, and critical partners in a single, cohesive system that most effectively manages the risk, performance, and cost of electric assets. Responsible for providing guidance and support for the team coworkers. Works with all levels across the company, including senior leadership, Asset Family Owners, and Clause Owner.

The team prepares for and manages twice annual Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) surveillance audits, and once every three-year recertification audits.  Audit management includes:

• Development of an overall “office” and “field” based schedule in partnership with LRQA auditors
• Leadership coordination on key improvements made and organizational changes since last visit
• Presentation of progress made on non-conformances and prompts
• Tracking, communication, and resolution of open issues
   

The team performs office and field-based assessments that evaluate the performance of the asset management system and adherence to ISO 55001 standards. The manager provides office and field support for the Electric Operations organization including reporting and data acquisition support, organizational change management, project management communications, training, updating of standards and procedures, compliance monitoring, project quality assurance, data quality assurance, audit coordination, continuous improvement and support of other evolving processes.

The role also leads the AKM Business Operations Program, which are the core functions for AKM including financial management (monthly and BPD), contracting operations, contractor management/onboarding, GRC management, LEAN performance, and waste elimination:

• Execute a systematic process to manage AKM financials, including reporting, metrics, and other process that deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual risks and opportunities
• Manage delivery of GRC narratives and workpapers, and manage discovery requests