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Liberty

President, Electric Operations

Joplin, MO · On-site

Safety, Reliability & Risk Management: Industry-leading safety performance, system reliability, and effective oversight of operational, regulatory, and enterprise risks * Regulatory Outcomes ...

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How much do operational risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for operational risk manager in Pittsburg, KS is $92,580.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,400.00 and $122,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an operational risk manager do?

An operational risk manager works to identify and limit the risk associated with a company’s operations. As an operational risk manager, your responsibilities involve assessing business operations, identifying issues, and creating reports on your findings. You then help develop policies and implement changes to lessen operational risks. Other duties include continually monitoring the business to find potential new threats and ensuring company compliance with laws and regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operational risk manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operational Risk Manager, you need a solid understanding of risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and internal controls, typically supported by a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with risk management frameworks, GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) systems, and certifications such as FRM or ORM are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for identifying, mitigating, and communicating operational risks, ensuring organizational stability and regulatory adherence.

What are some common challenges faced by operational risk managers in maintaining effective risk controls across different departments?

Operational Risk Managers often encounter challenges in ensuring consistent risk controls due to varying processes, priorities, and risk appetites across departments. Communication gaps and resistance to change can make it difficult to implement standardized procedures. Successfully overcoming these challenges involves building strong cross-functional relationships, conducting regular training, and fostering a risk-aware culture to ensure alignment on risk management practices throughout the organization.

What is the difference between Operational Risk Manager vs Risk Analyst?

AspectOperational Risk ManagerRisk Analyst
CertificationsCFA, FRM, or similarCFA, FRM, or similar
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, banks, insurance companiesFinancial firms, consulting, corporate risk teams
ResponsibilitiesIdentify, assess, and mitigate operational risks; develop risk frameworksAnalyze risk data, support risk assessments, prepare reports

The Operational Risk Manager focuses on managing and mitigating operational risks within organizations, often holding certifications like CFA or FRM. In contrast, Risk Analysts primarily analyze risk data and support risk management processes. Both roles are vital in financial sectors and share similar credentials, but the Operational Risk Manager has a broader responsibility for risk mitigation strategies.

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Infographic showing various Operational Risk Manager job openings in Pittsburg, KS as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,580 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

President, Electric Operations

Joplin, MO • On-site

Liberty
Individual, Family and Community Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Libertyexternal

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

 

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

 

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

The President, Electric Operations serves as the senior executive leader for Liberty Utilities’ regulated Electric business in Missouri with end-to-end accountability for safety, reliability, financial performance, and regulatory outcomes. The role of President, Electric Operations has primary decision-making authority for Electric operations and business performance, while partnering with enterprise functions and leadership.

President, Electric Operations reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and partners closely with Liberty Utilities’ Enterprise Leadership Team. This role maintains oversight of all aspects concerning profit and loss, such as earnings, expenses, capital investment, and returns. The President will lead with strong commercial discipline, demonstrate significant operational and labor experience, and embrace a collaborative leadership approach.

President, Electric Operations shall support and advance Liberty Utilities’ long-term growth strategy, while delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy, and prioritizing its commitment to our customers, communities, employees, and investors.

Accountabilities
Enterprise Leadership, Governance & Shareholder Value
  • Lead Liberty Utilities’ Electric operations in alignment with Board-approved strategy, enterprise risk management principles, and long-term shareholder value creation.
  • Serve as a primary management liaison to the COO, providing clear, transparent reporting on safety, reliability, financial performance, capital programs, and regulatory matters.
  • Ensure strong governance, internal controls, and compliance consistent with Liberty Utilities’  standards as a publicly traded utility.
  • Establish clear risk governance, including escalation protocols concerning material risks and/or issues concerning the utility, audit readiness, and accountability for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.
  • Partner with executive leadership to support earnings performance, investor confidence, and disciplined growth.
Financial Leadership & P&L Ownership
  • Maintain full P&L accountability, including operating and capital expenditures, revenue recovery, and earnings results.
  • Drive sustainable returns through cost discipline, capital efficiency, and thoughtful prioritization of investments.
  • Lead annual budgeting and long-range planning processes, including capital forecasts and productivity initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Corporate leadership to support earnings guidance, disclosures, and investor communications.
Regulatory Strategy & External Relationships
  • Provide executive leadership for regulatory strategies that support predictable outcomes, timely cost recovery, and customer affordability. This includes readiness for regulatory audits, examinations, and investigations, including transparent documentation and timely remediation of findings.
  • Oversee the development and execution of rate cases and regulatory filings.
  • Build and maintain constructive, credible relationships with public utility commissions, policymakers, and other external stakeholders.
  • Balance regulatory compliance with Liberty Utilities’ commitment to customers, communities, employees, and investors.
Operations, Safety & Asset Stewardship
  • Ensure that the effective operation of Liberty Utilities’ Electric transmission, distribution, and storage systems are subject to robust safety and compliance measures. Champion a strong safety culture with visible leadership and clear executive accountability.
  • Oversee system integrity programs, emergency preparedness, and asset lifecycle management.
  • Drive operational excellence through performance metrics, continuous improvement, and modernization initiatives.
Capital Investment & Infrastructure Strategy
  • Lead large-scale capital programs focused on safety, reliability, resiliency, and long-term system sustainability.
  • Ensure capital deployment aligns with regulatory frameworks, customer needs, and return expectations.
  • Support Liberty Utilities’ infrastructure modernization efforts and evolving energy strategies, including responsible participation in the energy transition where appropriate.
Labor Relations & Workforce Leadership
  • Serve as the senior executive accountable for labor relations, including union partnerships, collective bargaining, and workforce strategy.
  • Foster constructive labor relationships while maintaining financial discipline and operational flexibility.
  • Lead, develop, and retain a diverse workforce with strong succession planning and leadership development.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, inclusion, engagement, and performance excellence across the organization.
Measures of Success

Success in this role is measured by the President’s ability to deliver sustained performance in the following categories:

  • Safety, Reliability & Risk Management: Industry-leading safety performance, system reliability, and effective oversight of operational, regulatory, and enterprise risks
  • Regulatory Outcomes & Stakeholder Credibility: Predictable, constructive regulatory outcomes and cost recovery
  • Financial Performance & Capital Discipline: Sustainable earnings performance and capital discipline
  • Labor Relations & Workforce Stability: Stable, productive labor relationships by effective collective bargaining outcomes, workforce engagement, and operational continuity
  • Effective Leadership: A strong and engaged leadership bench that fosters a culture of accountability and high performance across the organization.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, business, finance, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 15+ years of senior leadership experience within an investor-owned utility or regulated infrastructure environment.
  • Demonstrated P&L ownership with accountability for earnings, capital deployment, and returns.
  • Significant experience leading unionized operations and collective bargaining.
  • Extensive engagement with public utility commissions and regulatory bodies.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

  • Customer Centric
  • Integrity
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Teamwork
  • Owner mindset
  • Outcome focused
  • Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.  If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

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