Business Analyst, Expert - Propel Program

Requisition ID # 171808 

Job Category: Business Operations / Strategy 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Enterprise Transformation

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

Enterprise Business Processes is a cross-functional organization that is leading PG&E’s Propel program, a major business and technology modernization program to unlock customer value by simplifying the way we work together. Propel will migrate PG&E to the new version of SAP, S/4HANA, seizing this unique opportunity for PG&E to standardize business processes, clean the technology core, and enable innovation for breakthrough change across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Through a phased approach, Propel will implement process standardization, operating model changes, data improvements, SAP, and other technology applications with a focus on incrementally improving business capabilities and delivering value. ​

Enterprise Business Processes is comprised of multi-disciplinary coworkers with deep functional and industry expertise to design and implement end-to-end business processes and technology solutions following industry leading practices. The team partners closely with IT and external partners to work collaboratively with many stakeholders to adopt standard processes and maximize use of out-of-the-box proven technology solutions to meet business needs. Each role in this department offers immense career growth potential and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to accelerate the outcomes of our True North Strategy and deliver for our customers.

Position Summary

The Business Analysis Expert provides senior‑level business analysis leadership in support of the Propel Program, PG&E’s multi‑year enterprise business and technology transformation.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland, CA on average 3 days per week, or more, based on business needs or company requirements.

Job Responsibilities

 This role serves as a trusted advisor to Propel leaders by: 

• Conducts research, data analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting in support of business decision making, strategy and operations.
• Works closely with the Value Management team in support of the business case, budget, and benefits analysis in support of strategy or change initiatives.
• Tracks budget and supports forecast activities in support of posting goods receipts and accruals in a timely fashion.  Perform capital classification analysis to ensure proper accounting treatment of project expenditures.
• Investigates discrepancies and risk analysis for performance reporting to present findings and proposed recommendations to leaders.
• Engages with the multiple organizations including Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing Operations, Capital Accounting, and other OCIO teams to support end to end contract placement and renewal activities.
• Performs analysis on highly complex data models that have cross-functional impacts to identify trends, visualize data, and determine actions by applying advance knowledge of wide range of issues.
• The Business Analysis Expert operates with a high degree of autonomy, shaping complex, cross‑functional requirements across multiple workstreams and releases, while mentoring other analysts and elevating analysis standards across the program.
• Works with and leverages relationships with Directors and Managers across Propel and PG&E organizations. Requires collaboration across business, IT, and external partners.
• Provides direction and coaching to other Business Analysts.
• Operates within a large, fast‑paced, multi‑year transformation program.
• May support multiple releases or workstreams concurrently.

The successful candidate must be a self-starter, a strategic thinker, a problem-solver, and a tactical implementer of complex work plans on budget and forecast.  In addition, the successful candidate takes great pride to support the team and proactively anticipates and removes roadblocks to execution. The individual is highly collaborative; organized with great attention to quality and detail; has a can-do attitude; can see the big picture and drive strategic and tactical actions to ensure outcomes and goals are achieved. 

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• Job-related experience, 6 years

Desired:

• Graduate Degree or equivalent experience
• Utility industry, regulated environment, or large‑scale operational transformation experience.
• Experience working with System Integrators and external delivery partners.
• Demonstrated experience leading business analysis for ERP or major business transformation programs (SAP S/4HANA preferred).
• Business Analysis or related certifications (CBAP, PMI‑PBA, SAFe BA, or similar).

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 midpoint listed below.  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: $122,000.00

Bay Area Mid: $158,000.00

Bay Area Max: $194,000.00