Program Manager, Principal

Requisition ID # 170747 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview 

The Procurement organization is the functional lead for the procurement of materials and services at Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The department collaborates with internal clients and suppliers managing more than $12 billion of annual company spend to develop mutually beneficial total value solutions for goods and services. The department provides the following services to internal clients: procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing and cost savings, category management, supplier relationship management, execution and outreach, compliance management, ongoing procurement field support and management of the source to pay cycle.  

PG&E Procurement Operations oversees the end-to-end operational backbone of procurement - spanning Contract Administration, Contract Operations, and Sourcing Operations

Position Summary 

The Procurement Program Manager, Principal within the Procurement Operations team serves as a strategic partner and operational integrator. This role is responsible for orchestrating key initiatives, managing organizational deliverables and materials, facilitating meetings, and ensuring timing follow ups. The Program Manager will act as a central point of coordination - helping provide clarity, consistency, and momentum across Procurement Operations. Success in this role requires a proactive mindset, strong organizational acumen, and the ability to anticipate needs, connect dots, and keep the leadership team focused on what matters most.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland.

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 Relationship

The Program Manager, Principal will report to the Director, Procurement Operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as the central point of coordination across Procurement Operations - tracking deliverables, aligning stakeholders, and maintaining momentum.
• Leads Operating Reviews for Procurement Operations
• Synthesizes complex information into executive-ready materials, including presentations, dashboards, and communications that support decision-making and organizational alignment
• Facilitates recurring team and leadership meetings by developing agendas, guiding discussions toward strategic priorities, and ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
• Drives cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders in Contract Operations, Sourcing Operations, and Contract Administration to ensure procurement initiatives align with enterprise priorities.
• May attend meetings on behalf of Director
• Supports development, and creation of high level presentations such as SLT, Board etc.
• Composes, designs, and prepares various correspondence, presentations, communications, reports, documents, and other materials.
• 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.
• Integrates industry knowledge related to data into everyday business practices and decision making.

Background Qualifications

Minimum

• 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