Requisition ID # 174155
Job Category: Project / Program Management
Job Level: Manager/Principal
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Position Summary The Procurement Program Manager, Principal oversees the Procurement organizations budget, headcount, and forecasting processes, ensuring financial accuracy and strategic alignment with enterprise goals. The Program Manager will also be responsible for developing and managing presentations, materials, and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the Procurement Organization. The Program Manager will partner closely with both finance and Procurement leadership.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work headquarters.
PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity,specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location.
The range to reasonably expect will be around the minimum and the midpoint <$144,000 - $194,000>. The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Bay Area Min: $ 144,000
Bay Area Mid: $ 194,000
Bay Area Max: $ 244,000
Reporting RelationshipThe Program Manager, Principal will report to the Manager, Business Strategy of the Procurement Excellence Center.
Job Responsibilities- Recognized subject matter expert who represents PG&E in regulatory and/or industry forums on subject of expertise
- Lead procurement budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with Finance and business leads
- Provides clear, timely updates to leadership on budget performance, deliverable progress, risks, and critical actions needed to achieve objectives.
- Manage headcount governance and maintain organizational structure accuracy
- Composes, designs, and prepares various correspondence, presentations, communications, reports, documents, and while ensuring consistency with company standards and Lean best practices.
- Accurately manages third-party spend for Procurement contracts, including monthly forecasting, accrual management, budget tracking, and financial reporting to ensure spend aligns with approved budgets.
- May manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives.
- Leads development of program goals and metrics to meet company goals and objectives. Collaborates across organization to ensure alignment of goals to support program
- Responsible for utilizing other departments and teams to meet program goals.
- Organize and lead cross-utility project teams to influence utility, regulatory and/or industry decisions
- Solves unique and complex problems, anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions.
- Drives cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders in Finance, IT, Operations, and Business Units to ensure procurement initiatives align with enterprise priorities.
- Integrates industry knowledge related to data into everyday business practices and decision making.
Background QualificationsMinimum- 10 years of related experience or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent experience in business
Desired- 10+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, strategic program management, or consulting roles
- Master's degree or equivalent experience in business
- PMP Certification
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical skills; ability to synthesize and interpret complex data
- Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
- Effective communicator
- Ability to turn data into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences
- Ability to use understanding of the business to help drive strategic decision making, and to recommend operational improvements
- Ability to influence leaders inside and outside of the department through data analysis, insights, and recommendations
- Ability to lead the largest and most complex projects across Procurement
- Ability to create compelling business cases based on complex business environments and inputs
- Adept at addressing issues with diplomacy and tact
