Principal, Program Manager

Requisition ID # 167558 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Operations - Other

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Chico

Position Summary

Manages aspects of the Competency Assessment program implementation and operations. Ensures program operation is effective. Responsibilities typically include supporting Program Management to ensure the attainment of program metrics and objectives.
•    Manage relationships and work closely with the program Senior Manager to provide direction to vendor(s).
•    Developing and monitoring budgets and forecasts.
•    Developing, measuring, identifying KPI’s and reporting on the success of the program.
•    Identifying and maintaining strong working relationships with all strategic programs and partners.
•    Partner with Regulatory and Compliance staff to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and support regulatory activities by supplying information for filings, data requests, and meetings with regulators.
•    Identify stakeholders and communicate within and outside of PG&E.
•    Working with SME to develop and implement policies and procedures.
•    Identifying new partners, technologies, and delivery channels.

This position is hybrid. You will work from your remote office and your assigned location based on business needs. The headquarters location is Chico 350 Salem Street Office.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company, in good faith, believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation 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, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. Although we estimate that the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account these factors.
 
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $140,000
Bay Area Maximum: $238,000
&/OR
California Minimum: $133,000
California Maximum: $226,000
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Job Responsibilities

•    Recognized subject matter expert who represents PG&E in regulatory and industry forums on the subject of expertise.
•    May manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives.  
•    Coaches and mentors less experienced employees
•    Solves unique and complex problems, anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions.
•    Demonstrates strategic leadership with internal stakeholders to support Company goals.
•    Lead the development of program goals and metrics to meet company goals and objectives.  Collaborates across the organization to ensure alignment of goals to support the program.  
•    Responsible for utilizing other departments and teams to meet program goals.  
•    Organize and lead cross-utility project teams to influence decisions within utilities, regulations, and the industry.
•    Develops or provides significant input to PG&E leadership, other utilities with similar programs, and industry and regulatory decision-makers to influence marketplace and regulatory strategies impacting PG&E and its customers.

Qualifications

Minimum:

•    Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.      
•    Ten years of related experience or equivalent

Desired:

•    Master’s degree.
•    PMP Certification.
•    Ability to understand the business to help drive strategic decision-making and recommend operational improvements.
•    Ability to lead the most significant, most complex projects across the line of business supported (i.e., Customer Care, Human Resources, etc.).
•    Deep knowledge and expertise of business and or industry drivers.
•    Ability to lead large and complex projects working with cross-functional teams.
•    Ability to create compelling business cases based on complex business environments and inputs.
•    Adept at addressing issues with diplomacy and tact.