PG&E Corporation

Program Manager, Expert

PG&E Corporation$120K — $190K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 7 years of related experience
  • SAP expertise essential
  • Project or program management proficiency
  • PMP Certification preferred
  • Experience/knowledge in Power Generation and Civil Construction
  • 5 years of safety experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Apply expert Program Management knowledge to address complex issues
  • Design and develop new programs aligned with broader goals
  • Manage complex, cross-departmental programs with significant business impact
  • Provide regular and ad-hoc reports, including insights on performance trends
  • Plan, monitor, and ensure closure of projects and program-related work orders
  • Identify cost drivers and develop mitigation plans to enhance business performance
  • Lead initiatives for process improvements and cost efficiency

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work remotely
  • Participation in discretionary incentive compensation programs
  • Opportunity for continued professional training and development
  • Access to resources for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency
  • Engagement in process improvement and stakeholder communication initiatives
Full Job Description
Requisition ID # 173641

Job Category: Project / Program Management

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Auburn; Sacramento

Position Summary:

Manages and/or administers one or more company programs. Provides oversight, governance, communication, training, reporting as well as having oversight for the overall process and project management for the assigned program(s). Manages the program budget, which may include developing and presenting the budget proposal

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

Disclosure:

PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary 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 decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Pay Range:

Bay Area
  • Minimum: $126,000.
  • Midpoint: $163,000.
  • Maximum: $200,000.

Non-Bay Area:
  • Minimum: $120,000.
  • Midpoint: $155,000.
  • Maximum: $190,000.


Job Responsibilities:
• Applies expert knowledge of Program Management to wide-ranging issues and assignments. Works independently with guidance on only the most complex issues. May lead project teams.
• May design and develop new programs under a larger umbrella of goals and initiatives.
• Manages programs that are cross departmental, complex and have a significant impact on the line of business. Leads development of plans to achieve program goals.
• Provides standardized regular reports, along with custom, ad-hoc reports for review at the program level. May supports divisions with reporting for operational metrics to provide intelligence on performance trends. Develops and delivers presentation to leaders regarding the program progress toward goals.
• Plans and forecasts work to be completed as part of the program. Monitors and ensures closure/completion of projects and/or other program maintenance & construction work orders. Identifies issues and develops solutions. Presents recommendations and implementation plan to leadership for approval.
• Performs trend analysis to identify cost drivers and develop and execute mitigation plans to improve business results. Manages capital and expense spending to ensure work identified in the program plan is completed and productivity cost targets are achieved. Reviews cost monitoring systems to ensure that adequate controls are in place to uncover and correct erroneous charges.
• Negotiates and sets productivity and unit cost targets. Prepares accurate forecasts, monitors spending, and develops and presents variance explanations. Develops business case for budget and/or additional funding during the year. Works closely with peers and leaders in line of business to ensure financial targets are understood and achieved.
• Leads partner organizations to develop and implement improved processes, best practices, controls and procedures to improve efficiencies, compliance and customer satisfaction and reduce cost.
• May work with other project or program managers or peers in other departments or regions to reschedule work, re-allocate funds and explore other means to achieve financial and productivity goals.
• Represents the program as a subject matter expert and stakeholder on process improvement teams, regulatory filings, and various stakeholder groups. May support the GRC witness with testimony development and data request response support.
• May develop new policies and all relevant processes, infrastructure, documentation, tools, etc. to support a new program. Develops tools for tracking and control.
• Develops communication and training plans. Ensures target audience is fully educated in the purpose of the program and the proper processes and requirements to follow. Ensures compliance with the program.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with the program.
• Provide leadership or work direction to lower level peers.
  • Use available AI tools to effectively and efficiently perform assigned duties.


Minimum:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 7 years' total related experience
  • SAP experience
  • Project or program management


Desired:
  • Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety or equivalent experience
  • PMP Certification
  • Experience/knowledge in Power Generation & Civil Construction. 5 years safety experience.

• Team leadership and collaboration skills.
• Basic negotiation skills and ability to influence
• Knowledge of project management, process improvement best practices, concepts, methods and techniques
• In depth knowledge of utility processes, regulatory requirements, critical success factors, goals and initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication & presentation skills and ability to influence
• Analytical problem solving and decision making ability
• General financial management & budgeting skills and business acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and AI Tools

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1905
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