Distribution Automation Program Manager - Senior Program Manager

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Summary

A Distribution Automation Program Manager through Senior Program Manager (Distribution Program Management Office) will provide short and long-term planning/analysis for Distribution and System Capacity programs through analytics of projects, programs, processes, trends, and resource needs in support of various workgroups within Distribution Operations.

This hybrid position will be on-site 3 plus days a week and report out of our corporate office located in Downtown Fort Worth. We are considering applicants with multiple experience levels and skills. Please see below for experience requirements for each level. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform project/program analytics to prepare plans, standards, and operating procedures consistent with good operational practice
• Develop and support plans, specifications, and project management documents for development, expansion, and maintenance of distribution programs
• Perform design & analytics related tasks for defined distribution programs and support various Program Management teams with design support, coordination, and analysis, including interfacing with Distribution Standards, Maintenance Strategy, and Distribution Planning teams.
• Provide technical expertise and be a subject matter expert in knowledge about both the current and desired future states of distribution programs with the ability to create processes necessary across various workgroups to facilitate planning and execution of programs
• Support Program Management teams in analyzing and forecasting resource needs, project scopes/block costs, planning/phasing, and reporting on programmatic work
• Support development of programs to satisfy corporate initiatives and strategy
• Analyze program performance, devise course corrections, and support implementation of measures to ensure program success
• Effectively interact with field personnel to gain support and receive feedback for programs and associated performance measures
• Link field operations with planning and strategy functions through strong relationships and effective communication
• Facilitate electric delivery system operations processes and methodology that enable teams to package and streamline various distribution programs
• Incorporate personnel and public safety as a priority in the design and operation of system projects/programs
• Effectively communicate and resolve issues with other work groups while presenting detailed documentation and plans ranging from conceptual to complex in nature
• Effectively manage multiple assignments while maintaining work product quality, reliability, and volume
• Promote environmental responsibility, corporate citizenship, and ethical conduct while setting a standard of excellence

Skills

• Ability to apply complex analysis to identify solutions to technical problems
• Effectively communicate and commit to a course of action that is consistent with all legal, regulatory, code, standard, or other requirements as well as corporate policies and procedures
• Ability to lead, direct, and motivate others
• Strong proficiency in program management 
• Strong proficiency of the distribution system

Education and Experience

Program Manager

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or discipline closely related to construction or project management encouraged to apply
• 3 or more years of experience in planning, design, operation, or construction of Distribution/Transmission facilities or another related field is required
• 1 or more years of experience in program/project management is encouraged to apply

Program Manager, Senior (in addition to above requirements)

• 5 or more years of experience in planning, design, operation, or construction of Distribution/Transmission facilities or another related field is required
• 2 plus years of experience in program/project management is encouraged to apply

Measures of Success

• Ability to effectively manage projects from inception to completion, working with other groups
• Positive contributions to the safety program
• Completion of Employment Development Plans
• Ability to build solid working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure successful and timely delivery of all distribution programs
• Successful management of development and execution of distribution programs with the ability to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and control

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• 401k match for student debt program
• Cash balance pension plan
• Adoption Assistance
• Mental health resources
• Employee resource groups
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.