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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
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote sales and operations planning manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in supply chain planning or demand planning roles
- Proficiency with S&OP or integrated business planning software such as SAP IBP or Kinaxis
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across sales, finance, and operations teams
- Experience facilitating monthly S&OP cycles including demand, supply, and executive review meetings
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred by many enterprise employers
Tips for Your Remote Sales and Operations Planning Manager Job Search
Show async planning work upfront
Remote employers want to know you can run S&OP cycles without in-person check-ins. Call out specific examples of leading consensus meetings over video, distributing written planning summaries, and driving decisions across distributed finance, sales, and supply chain teams.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote sales and operations planning manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Highlight cross-functional tool fluency
Remote S&OP managers rely on shared platforms to keep distributed teams aligned. Lead with hands-on experience in tools like SAP IBP, Anaplan, or similar demand and supply planning systems, since remote employers treat tool fluency as a core qualification, not a bonus.
Prepare for scenario-based remote interviews
Remote hiring teams often run working sessions instead of traditional interviews. Expect to walk through a demand-supply imbalance, explain how you would escalate a planning risk in writing, or demonstrate how you would structure a weekly S&OP review for a distributed team.
Remote Sales and Operations Planning Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote sales and operations planning manager job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed teams that run S&OP cycles across multiple time zones, since those employers are most likely to hire this role remotely. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, strong written communication, and proficiency with collaborative forecasting and planning tools. Demonstrating experience coordinating cross-functional teams asynchronously and presenting clean demand-supply analysis without in-person support gives you a clear edge over candidates without remote work history.
Which companies hire remote sales and operations planning managers?
Remote sales and operations planning manager roles are posted by L'Oréal, Arlo Technologies, and GDS Associates and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first firms, distributed consumer goods and technology companies, and large enterprises running global supply chain operations across multiple locations.
Can you get a remote sales and operations planning manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles in this field are competitive because employers expect you to manage planning cycles independently from day one. Companies hiring entry-level remote S&OP analysts or junior planners in sectors like e-commerce and consumer goods are your best starting point. Showing proficiency in demand planning software, Excel modeling, or ERP systems, and demonstrating you can communicate clearly in writing, opens the door when direct experience is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote sales and operations planning manager jobs?
Not always, though a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field is common in job postings. Remote employers weigh demonstrated S&OP process knowledge, hands-on experience with forecasting tools, and a history of driving measurable improvements in demand-supply alignment just as heavily as formal education. Certifications like APICS CPIM or CSCP can substitute meaningfully for a degree when backed by real planning results.
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