Electric Program Manager, Expert

Requisition ID # 175380 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; Dublin

Department Overview

The coworkers of Substation Operations ensure the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. The Substation Operational Readiness group is responsible for helping run the day-to-day operations of PG&E’s Substation System. This group is responsible for executing key strategic initiatives in Substation to ensure safety, quality, delivery and budget targets are met. The team will work closely with each of the Substation Organizations including Construction Management & Temporary Generation, System Operations, System Inspection, Substation Maintenance, Program and Project Management.

Position Summary:

The Expert Program Manager will be responsible for executing PG&E’s mission of safe, reliable, and affordable operations. The program manager will have experience and skills in project management, communication, teamwork, management of change, change management, and related technicality who can drive the delivery of the objectives to all needed employee levels of the company and outside stakeholders. The candidate will leverage their technical expertise to help guide strategic decisions in Substation Operations.

Responsibilities include managing special programs and projects, ensuring proper business management, meeting governance, developing Substation Work Execution strategy as well as providing dedicated technical advice.  This role will work with Electric Operations (EO) leadership on day-to-day matters and will collaborate with them on short- and long-term planning and other strategic issues.

Disclosure:

PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary 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, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. 

The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.​ This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. 

Pay Range: 

• Minimum:  $87,00
• Midpoint:  $126,00
• Maximum:  $200,00

• Work Type: Hybrid (expectation of at least 2 days in Oakland/Dublin)
• Job Location: Anywhere within the Oakland/Dublin service territory

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply depth and breadth of knowledge of Program Management to the most unique and complex problems. Works autonomously. Anticipates issues and develops innovative solutions. Demonstrates program leadership with internal & external stakeholders to support company goals. May design and develop new, complex programs.
• May manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives. May lead initiatives that impact utility or industry developments.
• Manages all aspects of programs that have a significant financial or political impact on the line of business. Leads development of an overall strategy to achieve program goals.
• Partners with the Manager/Director to determine the most appropriate and effective program performance metrics. Develops content and format for reports and dashboards. Prepares and presents regular updates to senior management, addressing issues and gaining buy-in on solutions.
• Communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences using a variety of media. 
• Integrates industry knowledge related to data into everyday business practices and decision making.
• Create new and complex data models to facilitate business decisions.
• Provides directions on overall program.
• Performs in-depth quality assurance final reviews and contract drafts. 
• Develop new or revises existing scopes of work to ensure compliance standards and deliverables are established. 

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Seven (7) Years Minimum relevant experience

Desired:

• PMP Certification
• Utility, energy industry experience; advanced understanding of the utility or energy industry drivers, issues and trends.
• Technical Knowledge and understanding of EO Transmission, Distribution and Substation
• Leads with safety and compliance in a manner that employs and effectively communicates the PG&E safety philosophy and compliance requirements.
• Deep understanding of external and internal customer expectations; anticipates needs; creates a sense of urgency; sets the highest standards of quality, service and timeliness.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; effective ability to lead and deliver presentations to large teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across a diverse set of stakeholders; strong relationship building abilities; ability to work across a matrix organization.
• Expert analytical problem solving and decision-making skills to develop comprehensive solutions; possesses a continuous improvement mindset; Process Improvement
• Advanced software skills including MS Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Project (or Primavera P6), SAP, Unifier.

Hiring Leader Name: Harold Ramos

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that actively pursues and hires a workforce that reflects the hometowns we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.