Transmission Services Senior Manager

Requisition ID: 18940

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

The Transmission Services Senior Manager leads a cross functional team that provides strategic project management and engineering support for key initiatives that impact real-time operations as well as the scheduling and administration of SRP's transmission system capacity. Additionally, this role is responsible for the integration of the open access energy associated with SRP's control area functions, and has the overall accountability for SRP's energy accounting function. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional leadership, a commitment to operational excellence, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions to drive impactful results and advance Transmission and Generation Operations (TGO) long-term strategic objectives.

What You'll Do

•            Lead cross-functional and diverse teams to drive the successful execution of strategic initiatives and organizational goals that ensure the bulk electric system is operated in a safe and reliable manner.

•            Provide leadership support on high-impact projects that impact operations, including integration of new renewable energy resources into operational processes.

•            Coordinate with neighboring utilities, regional entities, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration and operational alignment.

•            Partner with IT/OT teams to plan and implement critical infrastructure and system enhancement projects.

•            Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across internal departments and with external partners to support long-term operational success.

•            Stay current on evolving industry standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies relevant to energy operations and renewable integration.

•            Represent SRP in industry forums, working groups, and regulatory discussions to advocate for operational interests and ensure compliance.

What It Takes To Succeed

•            Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex, high-impact projects.

•            Strong understanding of energy markets, renewable integration, grid operations, and regulatory environments (e.g., NERC, CAISO, FERC).

•            High level knowledge of control center operations including Balancing Authority, Transmission Operations principles, NERC Reliability Standards, compliance techniques, and power