Senior Environmental Program Manager

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Who We Are
We’re powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We’re powered by purpose‑driven people who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and service. We are a Fortune 200 company of 19,000 colleagues serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies – Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (Com Ed), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO) and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence we elevate diverse voices and bold thinking. We provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Act as a subject matter expert and program owner of environmental management areas such as avian, wildlife, water, air, hazardous and non‑hazardous waste, PCB management, USDOT, spill prevention, industrial services, recycling and pollution prevention. Evaluate program performance and initiate changes toward continuous improvement. Provide support to Exelon management and field professionals in developing, planning, evaluating and implementing compliance/pollution prevention/lifecycle management programs.

Manage, coordinate, direct and monitor field activities of contractors to ensure adherence to contract and regulatory requirements. Oversee personnel, consultants and vendors as needed. Establish a consistent environmental services platform, adhere to the Environmental Management System, and develop systems or processes for emerging business needs. Position may require extended hours during storms or emergencies.

• Develop and direct environmental programs and regulatory requirements for avian, wildlife, air, water and other regulatory compliance. Serve as subject matter expert for the company and support business initiatives. Prepare environmental standards, alerts and training materials. Lead or advise environmental staff on permitting, issue management, auditing and program development. (20%)
• Develop procedures to meet compliance elements, improve efficiencies, identify gaps and implement cost‑effective solutions. Assist with complex environmental issues and prepare reports and metrics. Build relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders. (20%)
• Engage with Operations to provide consultation and technical support, including impact analysis and compliance strategies. Oversee consultants and budgets. (15%)
• Provide written comments and public testimony on regulatory proposals. Direct environmental studies for permits and regulatory requirements. Review legislative developments for potential impacts. (15%)
• Establish processes to monitor compliance performance and manage Environmental Programs within budget. Provide direction on proposed regulatory requirements. (10%)
• Maintain the Environmental Management Information System to track metrics and regulatory requirements. (10%)
• Participate in industry and regulatory groups and technical committees to enhance technical expertise. (5%)
• Respond to incidents, inform agencies, mobilize contractors and oversee remediation. Participate in root‑cause evaluations and preventive actions. (5%)

• Coordinate and influence environmental programs across cross‑functional departments and external stakeholders. Provide supervisory oversight of consultants and contractors. Negotiate and make decisions in ambiguous project settings while managing significant financial responsibilities.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, leveraging education and experience to achieve goals.
• Require technical understanding of electric and gas operations, remediation principles, and technologies.
• Communicate environmental issues to all organizational levels. Focus on cost avoidance,…