Senior Project Manager – Organizational Change Management, Compliance, Continuous Improvement

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

. Lead multiple concurrent compliance, operational excellence, and process improvement initiatives across Gas Operations .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional projects and compliance initiatives, with a strong focus on process improvement and operational excellence. Proficient in project management methodologies, change management strategies, and stakeholder engagement.

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Project ManagementChange ManagementLean Six SigmaStakeholder EngagementCompliance Programs

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Hard Skills

Process ImprovementOperational ExcellenceRisk ManagementProject ControlsFacilitationProcess MappingRoot Cause AnalysisOrganizational ReadinessAudit RemediationBusiness Case Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingFacilitation SkillsConsensus-Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSharePointSmartsheetPower BIVisioMicrosoft Project

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationProsci Change Management CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

UtilityEnergyManufacturingTransportationRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple concurrent compliance, operational excellence, and process improvement initiatives across Gas Operations
Develop and manage project charters, business cases, schedules, budgets, milestone plans, risk registers, communication plans, and status reports
Establish project governance structures and facilitate leadership reviews, steering committee meetings, and executive updates
Coordinate activities across business, IT, compliance, safety, training, and operational teams
Monitor project performance and ensure delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
Manage project dependencies, risks, assumptions, issues, and decisions, escalating concerns appropriately
Develop and execute change management strategies for operational, process, technology, and compliance initiatives
Conduct stakeholder analyses, change impact assessments, and organizational readiness evaluations
Create and implement communication, engagement, training, and sustainment plans
Support Management of Change processes, governance practices, cross-functional reviews, and implementation planning
Track, prioritize, and resolve audit findings; develop remediation plans and monitor corrective actions through closure
Facilitate process mapping, root cause analysis, future-state design, and continuous improvement workshops
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and problem-solving methodologies
Develop and maintain standardized operating procedures, process documentation, workflows, and work instructions
Maintain project controls, governance documentation, decision logs, and issue management processes
Assess project, operational, compliance, and adoption risks and develop mitigation strategies
Build partnerships across Gas Distribution, Gas Transmission, Compliance, Safety, Training, IT, PMO, and leadership teams
Facilitate workshops, stakeholder alignment meetings, consensus-building, and executive presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Organizational Development, Project Management, Communications, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience leading cross-functional projects, programs, or business improvement initiatives
Experience in project management, organizational change management, compliance programs, process improvement, or operational excellence initiatives
Experience working within regulated, operational, utility, energy, manufacturing, transportation, or related environments
Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives involving diverse stakeholder groups
Strong facilitation, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Experience developing executive presentations, status reports, dashboards, and business recommendations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools
PMP certification preferred
Prosci Change Management Certification or equivalent OCM certification preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent Continuous Improvement certification preferred
Experience supporting utility compliance programs and regulatory environments preferred
Experience with Management of Change (MOC) processes and governance preferred
Experience with SharePoint, Smartsheet, Power BI, Visio, Microsoft Project, or similar business tools preferred
Experience supporting audit remediation, regulatory findings management, corrective action programs, or operational readiness initiatives preferred
Local candidates only
Ability to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination after accepting an offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off