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Are you a bold, people-first leader who thrives on building strong teams, driving innovation, and navigating complex challenges?   We’re seeking an experienced   People Services & Strategies Director   who blends strategic vision with emotional intelligence, courage with humility, and curiosity with a deep sense of responsibility and care for people. SMUD is a community-owned, not-for-profit utility   that centers customers and community in every decision we make. In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for shaping and executing a multi-year strategic plan that aligns people strategies with SMUD’s broader vision. You’ll oversee all facets of human resources, from workforce strategy and labor negotiations, to total rewards, talent acquisition, classification and compensation, and performance management—with a focus on outcomes that enhance both employee experience and organizational performance. We’re looking for a leader who brings public sector HR expertise,...

This Senior Manager position is responsible for leading a team of IT Business Relationship Managers, Enterprise Architects, and Project Managers to align IT initiatives with business objectives, establish and manage a cohesive enterprise architecture, and ensure successful project delivery. This role requires strategic leadership, strong relationship management skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance organizational performance. Purpose To provide managerial oversight for technology strategic planning, project management and technology governance. This position provides consultation and guidance to all business units of SMUD, develops strategic plans, provides project planning and oversight, and develops and manages the Enterprise Architecture practice. Nature and Scope This is a single-incumbent management-level position that uniquely blends responsibilities across Information Technology (IT) Business Relationship...

In support of our Clean Energy Vision, SMUD is seeking a Distribution Planning Manager to lead a team responsible for the short- and long-term planning of the distribution system. The distribution planning group is responsible for the interconnection of new customers and expansion of the grid to support electrification and vehicle charging efforts. The distribution planning team is responsible for the safe and reliable integration of distributed energy resources (DER) and working with a cross functional team shaping the future of the grid with new technologies and high penetration of DER. The distribution planning manager works closely with many organizations from operations, substation design and maintenance, line design and construction, to ensure the safe reliable design and operation of the electric grid serving more than 650,000 customers. Purpose Provides management and accountability for the development of short-term and long-term capacity plans for SMUD’s...

In support of our Clean Energy goals, SMUD is seeking a Transmission Planning Manager to lead a team responsible for the short- and long-term planning of the transmission system. Under the direction of the Director, Transmission Planning & Operations, this position has management responsibility for reliable planning for the current and future needs of the bulk electric system. Provides leadership, technical expertise, mentoring and oversight for staff, resources, and projects related to short- and long-term transmission planning, generator interconnections and contracts to support the reliable, safe, and cost-effective operation of the bulk electric system generation and transmission assets for the SMUD transmission system. Manages the contracted operations for the Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) and provides leadership for compliance efforts supporting mandated FERC, NERC Reliability Standards, WECC and RC West. Purpose To manage staff in...

In support of our Clean Energy goals, SMUD is seeking a Transmission Planning Manager to lead a team responsible for the short- and long-term planning of the transmission system. Under the direction of the Director, Transmission Planning & Operations, this position has management responsibility for reliable planning for the current and future needs of the bulk electric system. Provides leadership, technical expertise, mentoring and oversight for staff, resources, and projects related to short- and long-term transmission planning, generator interconnections and contracts to support the reliable, safe, and cost-effective operation of the bulk electric system generation and transmission assets for the SMUD transmission system. Manages the contracted operations for the Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) and provides leadership for compliance efforts supporting mandated FERC, NERC Reliability Standards, WECC and RC West. Purpose To manage staff in...