Transmission Services Senior Manager

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US

Date: Jun 30, 2025

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 system advanced applications.

• Compliance with FERC and SRP "Code of Conduct" confidentiality.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal departments, external partners, and industry organizations.

• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to analyze complex problems, develop strategic solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies and industry trends.

• Experience working with Operational Technology (OT) systems and supporting real-time operations is highly desirable.

• Possess and maintain a NERC Reliability Coordinator (RC) level certification either before employment or within 12 months of hire date. This certification helps to ensure that the Senior Manager understands the policies and rules governing the operation of the interconnection power system

Experience

A minimum of eight years of related experience is required (if no degree, 12 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling 12 years).

Education

A bachelor’s degree related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Testing and Certifications

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.