Human Performance Program Manager Jobs in Madison, WI

Summary of Responsibilities:

At American Transmission Company, safety is more than a priority. It is a core value and a commitment to every employee, contractor, partner, and community we serve.
We're looking for a Safety Program Manager who will lead and evolve ATC's Safety Program while advancing a culture where work is always performed safely. This role combines strategic program leadership, field engagement, continuous improvement, training, risk management, and stakeholder influence to help prevent serious injuries, illnesses, and fatalities across our organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

As Safety Program Manager, you'll be responsible for the development, management, execution, and continuous improvement of ATC's Safety Program.

Lead Enterprise Safety Programs

Manage and continuously improve ATC's Safety Program.

Conduct program gap assessments and advance improvement priorities.

Integrate safety concepts throughout the organization.

Research and apply leading safety and industry practices.

Support organizational safety culture change.

Influence Safety Culture

Drive adoption of safe work practices across the organization.

Coach leaders, employees, and partners on safety program components and expectations.

Serve as a trusted advisor and point of contact for Safety Liaisons.

Promote learning, accountability, proactive hazard recognition, and risk reduction.

Partner Across the Business

Collaborate with Safety Liaisons, Field Operations, contractors, alliance partners, and key stakeholders.

Contribute to quarterly safety forums, operational teams, and safety councils.

Build productive internal and external partnerships that strengthen safety performance.

Support Field Operations & Risk Management

Conduct field visits and job hazard analyses.

Evaluate workplace hazards and recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, protective equipment, and training.

Support contractor safety efforts, safe work planning, and the identification of serious injury and fatality risks.

Deliver Training & Communications

Develop and provide training on safety practices, operational work rules, and transmission clearance and switching practices.

Design, develop, and maintain ATC-wide safety procedures.

Translate complex safety requirements into clear, practical guidance for diverse audiences.

Use Data to Drive Improvement

Analyze safety information, trends, and leading indicators.

Turn data into actionable insights and recommendations.

Use reporting, dashboards, and performance measures to support decisions and program maturity.

Required Qualifications

Associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college with coursework in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, electric power, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Field and office safety experience involving hazard audits, pre-job safety briefs, accident investigation, case management, and job hazard analysis.

Minimum of three years of experience driving company-wide programs, preferably in safety, continuous improvement, or resiliency.

Experience writing safety procedures and policies and developing and presenting safety training.

Familiarity with electrical utility and construction regulations and safety procedures, including protective card procedures.

Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams, develop productive working relationships, and lead stakeholders from different business functions.

Demonstrated ability to analyze data and use information to influence business decisions at all organizational levels.

Familiarity with High Energy Controls Assessments and human performance tools

Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, lead the work of others, and operate with minimal direction.

Preferred Experience & Credentials

Electric utility, transmission, construction, infrastructure, industrial operations, or related safety experience.

Contractor safety program experience and experience supporting a contracted workforce.

Enterprise safety program ownership, maturity assessments, or continuous improvement.

Emergency preparedness, incident response, drills, exercises, or resiliency program experience.

Professional certification through a utility safety, safety engineering, certified safety professional, or National Safety Council organization.

Why ATC

• Purpose-Driven Work: We're energized by meaningful and challenging work that contributes to the greater good, from powering everyday life to grid modernization.

• People-Centric Culture: We are difference makers. We lead with trust, value collaboration, and foster a supportive environment where people grow, contribute openly, and make a difference.

• Flexibility & Balance: Our work environment encourages autonomy, connection, and choice with accountability.

• Growth & Development: Curiosity, coaching, and engagement fuel careers. We invest in our people through cross-functional opportunities, skill-building, and assignments that stretch potential and build careers.

• Comprehensive Rewards: Compensation, benefits, and well-being offerings are thoughtfully and competitively designed to support employees' unique needs.

• Reliable Innovation: Grounded in the communities we serve, we play a critical role in powering the grid, with the agility to innovate, lead, and drive progress in a time of transformational change in the industry.

• A Shared Future: We commit to creating an environment where people can do their best work, thrive, and drive success for our customers and stakeholders, delivering a lasting impact for all.

Join our Great Place to Work, where we build and operate the power grid that enables modern life, and where every role contributes to something bigger than any one of us.

The targeted base pay for this position is $103,400 to $120,600 annually.* Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and much more.

*The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience, academic achievements, internal equity, and business needs. Pay exceeding the posted range is considered for uniquely qualified candidates. Interested internal candidates, with questions, please consult your Human Resources Business Partner.

Number of Openings Available:

1

Posting Date:

2026-08-24

Time Type:

Full time

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Applicants have rights under employment laws.

ATC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to foster diverse teams of talented people working safely together. We respect and embrace diversity of all aspects and hire, train and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage women, minorities, veterans and individuals with a disability to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to anycharacteristic protected by law.

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