PG&E Corporation

Program Manager, Principal

PG&E Corporation$144K — $244K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent.
  • In-depth knowledge of electric utility processes and regulatory requirements.
  • Highly skilled at leading project teams effectively.
  • Advanced financial management and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced Program Management knowledge to complex problems autonomously.
  • Represent PG&E to external agencies on sensitive issues and partnerships.
  • Develop and report on program performance metrics to senior management.
  • Monitor budget vs. costs, proposing solutions for variances.
  • Ensure effective resource allocation and scheduling to meet work plans.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Participation in discretionary incentive compensation programs.
  • Development opportunities and capacity to influence industry practices.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID # 172655

Job Category: Project / Program Management

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Dublin

Department Overview
Electric Operations ensures the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration, and emergency response.

Construction Management is responsible for the construction, project and contract management of PG&E's electric distribution overhead and underground facilities.

Position Summary
The Program Manager manages and/or administers a company program, a grouping of project work or a special customer offering with an assigned/designated annual financial budget. The incumbent provides oversight, governance, communication, training, reporting as well as overall process and project management for the assigned program(s).

You will manage the program schedule, personnel assigned to relevant tasks, and any budgetary considerations, which may include developing and presenting the budget proposal.

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:

  • Minimum: $144,00
  • Midpoint: $194,00
  • Maximum: $244,00


Responsibilities
  • Applies depth and breadth of knowledge of Program Management to the most unique and complex problems. Works autonomously. Anticipates issues and develops innovative solutions. Demonstrates program leadership with internal & external stakeholders to support company goals. May design and develop new, complex programs.
  • Recognized subject matter expert who may represent PG&E to external agencies on sensitive or complex issues. Partners with Government Relations or other partner organizations in developing messaging and strategy. May manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives. May lead initiatives that impact utility or industry developments. Manages all aspects of programs that are cross functional, complex, of broad scope and have a significant financial or political impact on the line of business. Leads development of overall strategy to achieve program goals.
  • Partners with leaders to determine most appropriate and effective program performance metrics. Develops content and format for reports and dashboards, utilizing visual management and lean principles. Prepares and presents regular updates to senior management, addressing issues and gaining buy in on solutions. Develops both annual and long-term program work plan forecast and budget.
  • Regularly monitors costs vs. budget, presents status and prepares and proposes solutions to address variances. Partners with Work Planning/Resource Management teams to plan and forecast short- and long-term work to be completed as part of the program. Monitors and ensures closure/completion of projects and/or other program work orders.
  • Ensures effective work scheduling and resources will be available to meet the work plan. Develops creative solutions to address resource issues. Leads peers and partner organizations to develop and implement new and/ or improved processes or procedures, including leading development of guidance documents, roadmaps, minimum viable products, and expectations. May work with other project or program managers or peers in other departments or regions to reschedule work, re-allocate funds and explore creative solutions to achieve financial and productivity goals.
  • Leads benchmarking efforts/projects in the industry to share information, seek best practices in electric program management. Develops recommendations for PG&E, develops proposals/business case and presents to senior management. Gains buy in and leads implementation.


Qualifications
Minimum:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent

Desired:
  • In depth knowledge of electric utility processes, regulatory requirements, critical success factors, goals, and initiatives.
  • Highly skilled at leading project teams.
  • Advanced financial management & budgeting skills and business acumen. E
  • Expertise in communication, interpersonal/collaboration influence and negotiation and process management.
  • Analytical and creative problem solving, strategic decision-making ability.
  • Broad knowledge of project management, process improvement best practices, concepts, methods, and techniques.
  • High level organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Advanced presentation skills to effectively convey complex issues to internal and external parties of various levels'.
  • May need knowledge of various enterprise resource planning (ERP) system modules

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Net Income
-$1.3 billion
Founded
1905
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