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Remote compliance project manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed financial services teams, and healthcare technology companies managing regulatory workloads without a central office. Employers hiring remotely right now include Vertafore, GDS Associates, and Oscar Management Corporation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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GDS Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Lead - NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance to support our Rates & Regulatory group with a strong focus on NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance. This fully remote role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in NERC Compliance, electric utility operations, and regulated environments.
The NERC O&P Senior Project Lead manages GDS projects that support client NERC Operations & Planning compliance programs. The position ensures compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards, FERC requirements, Regional Entity requirements, and ISO/RTO requirements.
The role develops action plans to meet client goals, leads project teams, and provides quality control over compliance work products. The position works closely with client Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Legal, and other stakeholders and assists in developing proposals for new business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage client NERC O&P compliance program support, including policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls.
- Develop project plans, schedules, and action plans to meet client compliance goals.
- Lead compliance monitoring, self-certifications, data submissions, evidence collection, and audit preparation.
- Lead internal assessments, spot checks, gap analyses, mock audits, and compliance investigations for clients.
- Lead potential non-compliance investigations, self-reports, corrective actions, and mitigation plans.
- Oversee responses to NERC, Regional Entity, ISO/RTO, FERC, and audit information requests.
- Provide quality control over project team work products, including evidence, procedures, reports, and presentations.
- Develop advanced knowledge of assigned NERC Standards and coordinate implementation of regulatory changes.
- Provide NERC compliance guidance to project team members and support client training.
- Identify opportunities to improve client compliance processes, controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Assign and supervise project team members and assist in their training.
- Interact directly with clients and assist in developing proposals for new business.
- Actively participate in and contribute to Regional Entity workshops, committees, and industry working groups.
Experience and Skills:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology, Environmental Science, Energy Management, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience and/or relevant certifications will also be considered.
- Minimum of 6 years of direct NERC O&P compliance experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with compliance monitoring, audits, evidence, self-certifications, procedures, internal controls, and corrective actions.
- Credentials such as NERC System Operator certification or NERC Auditor experience are preferred.
- Ability to supervise or lead a small team of compliance professionals. Assign tasks to support team members and assist in their training.
- Advanced knowledge of NERC O&P Standards and their application to generation and/or transmission assets.
- Strong understanding of ISO/RTO requirements and electric industry operations.
- Ability to break down project requirements and develop complete project plans.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational processes.
- Ability to manage multiple client interactions, priorities, deliverables, and regulatory deadlines.
- Effective time management skills.
- Physical ability to perform reading and work on a computer during working hours.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- 25-50% travel to Client sites and industry meetings.
- Must pass a background check before employment and again at least once every 7 years.
GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship.
Work Authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The typical salary range for this position is just one component of the firm's total compensation package.
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Job Benefits:
- Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
- Competitive Pay
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision, Company Paid Life, Long Term & Short-Term Disability)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
From: GDS Associates Inc
Shift: First Shift
GDS Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Lead - NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance to support our Rates & Regulatory group with a strong focus on NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance. This fully remote role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in NERC Compliance, electric utility operations, and regulated environments.
The NERC O&P Senior Project Lead manages GDS projects that support client NERC Operations & Planning compliance programs. The position ensures compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards, FERC requirements, Regional Entity requirements, and ISO/RTO requirements.
The role develops action plans to meet client goals, leads project teams, and provides quality control over compliance work products. The position works closely with client Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Legal, and other stakeholders and assists in developing proposals for new business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage client NERC O&P compliance program support, including policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls.
- Develop project plans, schedules, and action plans to meet client compliance goals.
- Lead compliance monitoring, self-certifications, data submissions, evidence collection, and audit preparation.
- Lead internal assessments, spot checks, gap analyses, mock audits, and compliance investigations for clients.
- Lead potential non-compliance investigations, self-reports, corrective actions, and mitigation plans.
- Oversee responses to NERC, Regional Entity, ISO/RTO, FERC, and audit information requests.
- Provide quality control over project team work products, including evidence, procedures, reports, and presentations.
- Develop advanced knowledge of assigned NERC Standards and coordinate implementation of regulatory changes.
- Provide NERC compliance guidance to project team members and support client training.
- Identify opportunities to improve client compliance processes, controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Assign and supervise project team members and assist in their training.
- Interact directly with clients and assist in developing proposals for new business.
- Actively participate in and contribute to Regional Entity workshops, committees, and industry working groups.
Experience and Skills:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology, Environmental Science, Energy Management, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience and/or relevant certifications will also be considered.
- Minimum of 6 years of direct NERC O&P compliance experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with compliance monitoring, audits, evidence, self-certifications, procedures, internal controls, and corrective actions.
- Credentials such as NERC System Operator certification or NERC Auditor experience are preferred.
- Ability to supervise or lead a small team of compliance professionals. Assign tasks to support team members and assist in their training.
- Advanced knowledge of NERC O&P Standards and their application to generation and/or transmission assets.
- Strong understanding of ISO/RTO requirements and electric industry operations.
- Ability to break down project requirements and develop complete project plans.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational processes.
- Ability to manage multiple client interactions, priorities, deliverables, and regulatory deadlines.
- Effective time management skills.
- Physical ability to perform reading and work on a computer during working hours.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- 25-50% travel to Client sites and industry meetings.
- Must pass a background check before employment and again at least once every 7 years.
GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship.
Work Authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The typical salary range for this position is just one component of the firm's total compensation package.
#LI-Remote
Job Benefits:
- Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
- Competitive Pay
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision, Company Paid Life, Long Term & Short-Term Disability)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
From: GDS Associates Inc
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote compliance project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or a related field
- 3 to 7 years of experience in compliance, risk, or project management roles
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
- Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA, or GDPR
- Proficiency with governance, risk, and compliance platforms or project tracking tools
- Strong written communication skills for policy documentation and audit reporting
Tips for Your Remote Compliance Project Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote compliance project manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your regulatory background and apply directly. Remote roles in compliance close fast when candidate pools are national, so applying promptly matters.
Prove your async communication on paper
Remote compliance project managers live in written documentation. Before you apply, audit your resume for concrete examples of written deliverables you've owned, such as compliance playbooks, risk registers, or audit-ready process documentation that your team used without you explaining it in a meeting.
Name the GRC tools you use daily
Remote compliance teams rely on shared platforms to stay coordinated. Call out the specific governance, risk, and compliance tools you work in, whether that's Workiva, LogicGate, ServiceNow GRC, or a project management tool like Smartsheet or Asana adapted for compliance workflows.
Prepare for the remote work screen early
Remote compliance project manager interviews almost always include a question about how you manage regulatory deadlines and stakeholder updates without in-person check-ins. Have a concrete example ready that shows your approach to async status reporting and keeping distributed teams accountable on compliance timelines.
Remote Compliance Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote compliance project manager job?
Target companies with distributed teams in regulated industries like fintech, healthcare technology, and insurance, where compliance work is ongoing and location-independent. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear async written communication, and the ability to manage regulatory timelines without in-person oversight. Demonstrating experience with tools like Jira, Smartsheet, or GRC platforms, alongside documented results from previous compliance projects, gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote compliance project managers?
Employers currently hiring remote compliance project managers include Vertafore, GDS Associates, and Oscar Management Corporation, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology companies, distributed financial services firms, and healthcare organizations that manage compliance programs across multiple states or business units without requiring on-site staff.
Can you get a remote compliance project manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level compliance project manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage workstreams independently from day one. Remote-first startups and mid-size regulated companies are more likely to take a chance on junior candidates. Showing a completed certification like PMP or CISA, a portfolio of process documentation you've owned, and strong async communication skills can open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote compliance project manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated project management experience, familiarity with regulatory frameworks like SOX, HIPAA, or ISO, and evidence of successful compliance initiatives than a specific degree. A relevant certification, a history of managing compliance projects end to end, and clear written communication skills carry significant weight in remote hiring decisions.
Which industries hire the most remote compliance project managers?
The sectors hiring the most remote compliance project managers are Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed compliance teams to coordinate regulatory requirements, vendor oversight, and audit readiness across geographically spread organizations.
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