Director, Transmission Portfolio Strategy

Requisition ID # 166288 

Job Category: Business Operations / Strategy 

Job Level: Director/Chief

Business Unit: Electric Engineering

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; Dublin; San Ramon

Position Summary

The successful execution of PG&E’s transmission strategy is needed to efficiently plan and deliver the system’s increasing transmission needs over the next decade. This position would manage the day-to-day development and execution of the cross-functional pillars that underpin the transmission strategy, which bring together teams from across PG&E. Work categories may include development and evaluation of partnerships to support transmission financing and execution,  incorporation of new technologies into PG&E’s transmission planning, coordination with integrated grid planning to deliver prioritized project lists for execution, identification of efficiencies in planning and execution processes to reduce cost and time for project in service dates, and support in development of regulatory initiatives to support the goals of the transmission strategy. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Acting as the day-to-day manager of all transmission pillar activities while actively coordinating with the responsible SMEs from the various departments
• Originating and developing partnerships for transmission financing and project delivery
• Coordinating the handoff of key deliverables from transmission strategy to project delivery to ensure successful execution of priority projects

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

Reporting Relationship

The Director, Transmission Portfolio Strategy will report to the Senior Director, Electric Engineering Strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Represents the Company in challenging and high impact industry, regulatory, legislative, and stakeholder forums
• Engages cross-functionally across lines of business to identify strategy development and implementation needs.
• Develops relationships with potential financial and delivery partners
• Leading cross-functional teams to evaluate potential partners and negotiate potential partnerships
• Partners with senior leadership in the identification and development of future leaders. Supports goal development, work resource management, and ensures adequate training, tools, and technologies are in place.
• Facilitates and oversees the implementation of the Company’s strategic planning rhythm.
• Develop plans for new initiatives and develop strategic framework, metrics, and tactics for success.
• Partners with key cross-functionally senior leadership, to gather and process information.
• Incorporates market, industry, technology and policy trends into strategic planning and updates of the True North Strategy.

Leadership Qualities

PG&E expects its leaders to conduct themselves with the highest ethics and integrity and to embody specific leadership qualities.

Strategic Mindset

• Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
• Operates effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.

A Leader in the Community and Industry

• Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Demonstrates Safety Leadership

• A safety champion in words and deeds with respect to both employee and public safety.
• Creating and maintaining a speak up culture free of retaliation.

Influences and Inspires

• Using various- communications that convey a clear understanding of the needs of different audiences.
• Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related dynamics.

Optimizes Team Performance

• Building teams with a strong identity that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Creating a climate where people are developed and motivated to do their best to help the organization.

Values Inclusion and Respects Individual Differences

• Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Fiscally Responsible

• Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Leads Ethically and in a Compliant Manner

• Sponsoring and sustaining a high integrity speak-up corporate culture which prioritizes safety, compliance, and ethics.
• Building on necessary level of industry, company, and subject-matter expertise, including laws and regulations.

Provides a High Level of Customer Service

• Building strong customer relationships and delivering hometown, customer-centric solutions.

Compensation

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, and internal equity. 

Although we estimate 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 related to these factors.  This leadership role is also eligible for an annual Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP), as well as the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).

A reasonable salary range is:

Bay Area Minimum: $174,000

Bay Area Maximum: $296,000

Background Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, business administration or job-related field or equivalent related work experience.
• 10 years of relevant work experience with steady progression of responsibilities.
• 4 years of leadership experience.

Desired

• Master's degree in engineering, economics, business administration or job-related field.
• Utility, energy or regulatory industry experience.
• Consulting or development experience.
• Experience leading and facilitating cross-functional and cross-matrixed teams.
• Knowledge of the utility or energy industry drivers, issues and trends.
• Competency in strategic business planning theories, concepts, practices, methods and techniques.
• Creative and strategic data analysis, benchmarking, monitoring and business/financial analysis skills.
• Skilled in negotiations and influencing others.
• Analytical problem solving and decision-making skills to develop comprehensive solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Creative and innovative solution-based thinking to implement new programs/processes or organizational improvements.
• Knowledge and management of change management and process improvement principles, concepts and practices.