Principal Electric Program Manager

Requisition ID # 174605 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Strategy & Growth

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

The Data Centers & Technology Growth Program is a dynamic team responsible for achieving breakthrough outcomes and delivering for PG&E’s largest commercial customers. This includes:

• Leading or supporting major initiatives such as PG&E’s new electric retail transmission tariff Rule 30

• Working with customers to guide them through the interconnection process and help identify solutions to meet their needs

• Directly impacting beneficial load growth by working with data center customers across PG&E’s entire service territory

• Working in a cross functional manner with various other departments to deliver optimal outcomes for customers.

• Presenting complex matters to officers and senior leadership and recommending solutions.

Position Summary

As part of this team, you will work directly with the Senior Director of Data Centers & Technology Growth to help achieve data center interconnection goals. This will include coordinating, supporting, and leading aspects of unique problem solving and supporting or leading major initiatives. The successful candidate must be self-driven, nimble, and able to work under ambiguity and in a fast-paced environment.

The role is classified as hybrid (0-3 days per week in office), working primarily from your remote office and in-person in the Oakland General Office or San Ramon Conference Center to attend team meetings or as business needs require.

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 between the minimum and the midpoint of the range.  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 Minimum: $144,000.00

Bay Area Midpoint: $194,000.00

Bay Area Maximum: $244,000.00

Job 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.

• Partners with the Senior Director to design and develop new, complex programs.

• 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 Senior Director to determine most appropriate and effective program performance metrics. Develops content and format for reports and dashboards. 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.

• Leads peers and partner organizations to develop and implement new and/ or improved processes, procedures, policies, controls and best practices to improve customer satisfaction, efficiencies, regulatory compliance and reduce costs.

• 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.

• Develops communication and training plans. Ensures target audience is fully educated and adheres to program policies, processes, procedures. Ensures regulatory compliance with the program.

• Coaches and mentors less experienced employees.

• May require some travel.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• 10 years of job-related experience

Desired:

• Experience in maintenance and construction, electric
• PMP-Project Management Professional certification
• Extensive knowledge of electric utility business operations practices such as maintenance & construction, estimating, design and planning.
• Change management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to develop and deliver presentations to various audiences.
• Adaptability to adjust to changing business dynamics and priorities.