Critical Infrastructure Senior Program Manager

Requisition ID # 175809 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Technology & Security

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; Sacramento

Department Overview 

Corporate Security leads the effort to deliver secure and reliable technology and operational outcomes across the organization. Collaborating closely with Cyber Security, Corporate Security is dedicated to protecting California’s critical infrastructure by connecting physical, operational, and cyber defense to reduce risk and enhance resilience. The department consists of forward-thinking security operators, builders, and creators who design and manage protective operations that keep the organization at the forefront of modern security, combining disciplined execution with continuous improvement, innovation, and strong partnerships throughout the business. 

Position Summary

Corporate Security is seeking a curious, highly organized, and collaborative Senior, Program Manager to support PG&E’s Critical Infrastructure Protection program. This is an opportunity for an emerging program professional to build expertise in physical security, infrastructure resilience, risk management, regulatory compliance, and public-private partnerships while contributing to work that protects critical assets and supports the communities PG&E serves. 

The successful candidate will bring strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills; an ability to learn quickly; and a commitment to disciplined execution. Working through established processes and under the direction of experienced program leaders, this role will assist with risk assessments, protection planning, program tracking, stakeholder coordination, reporting, standards support, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business needs or company requirements. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory and will be agreed upon by the successful candidate and hiring leader.

Compensation

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: $105,000.00

Bay Area Mid: $137,000.00

Bay Area Max: $169,000.00

Job Responsibilities 

• Work on structured or routine Critical Infrastructure Protection assignments of limited scope and complexity, using established processes, practices, and procedures under the direction of experienced program leaders. 

• Focus on assigned individual deliverables while supporting broader program objectives, schedules, action items, and implementation activities. 

• Learn and apply foundational program management, physical security, critical infrastructure protection, risk management, and regulatory concepts to support day-to-day program work. 

• Assist with threat, vulnerability, and consequence assessments by gathering, organizing, and analyzing information and documenting observations for review. 

• Support physical security initiatives, protection plans, mitigation activities, risk registers, key performance indicators, key risk indicators, and related program records. 

• Assist Program Managers with presentations, reports, status updates, meeting materials, business cases, funding documentation, and other program deliverables using established templates and guidance. 

• Track milestones, risks, issues, decisions, and follow-up actions; maintain accurate program documentation and escalate concerns through appropriate channels. 

• Communicate and exchange information with peers and partners inside and outside the department, including business partners, government agencies, regulators, and industry organizations, as directed. 

• Support security standards, guidance documents, procedures, audits, assessments, compliance activities, and recordkeeping by researching updates and maintaining controlled documentation. 

• Research emerging threats, industry trends, technologies, and leading practices and summarize relevant information to support special projects and program improvement efforts. 

Qualifications

Minimum:  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Job-related experience, 6 years

Desired:

• Prior related experience supporting programs, projects, operations, or administrative processes. 

• Experience or demonstrated interest in physical security, critical infrastructure protection, emergency management, military, law enforcement, risk management, regulatory compliance, or a related field. 

• Basic knowledge of program management and the ability to assess and recommend solutions for routine assignments. 

• Familiarity with critical infrastructure, utility operations, public safety, resilience, or security-related functions. 

• Strong organizational, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, professional reports, presentations, and program documentation. 

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio. 

• Ability to learn new concepts, systems, and technologies quickly and manage multiple priorities within established timelines. 

• Travel may be required.