Director, Regional System Operations

Insight Global is seeking a Director of Regional System Operations to lead the 24/7 transmission and distribution operations for a major geographic region. This leader is responsible for safe, reliable, and compliant system operations while driving continuous improvement, emergency preparedness, and workforce development.This role has significant enterprise impact, serving as a senior operational leader, regulatory representative, and company spokesperson with internal and external stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day 24/7 transmission and distribution system operations for a regional operations center, including system control, switching, outage response, and emergency managementOversee regional teams across system operations, technical services, emergency management, compliance training, and process improvementEstablish and execute strategic objectives, operating plans, policies, and performance metrics aligned to corporate goalsManage financial and staffing resources, including budget ownership and workforce planningDrive operational excellence and continuous improvement through benchmarking, performance metrics, and best practicesEnsure compliance with NERC reliability standards and serve as the designated owner for specific standardsRepresent the company with regulatory agencies including WECC, NERC, FERC, and OSHAAct as a company spokesperson in labor relations, including union negotiations, grievances, and safety programsBuild strong partnerships with other utilities, regional transmission organizations, regulators, and community agenciesLead and develop managers and technical leaders; oversee training programs to strengthen operational expertiseProvide executive-level support during major outages, system emergencies, and restoration eventsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)10+ years of experience in electric utility transmission operations5+ years of people management experience, including managing managers5+ years managing bargaining unit (union) employeesStrong working knowledge of:Transmission & distribution system operationsNERC reliability standardsOutage Management Systems (e.g., Monarch)Ability to support 24/7 operational requirements, including emergency responseProven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsPreferred QualificationsAdvanced degreeNERC certification (especially if managing NERC-certified staff)Prior experience in a 24/7 electric utility control centerExperience with emergency management in a utility environmentStrong understanding of regulatory, political, and labor environmentsJ-18808-Ljbffr