Manager, Electric Program Management

Requisition ID # 167178 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Electric Operations

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

The New Business PMO is forming a new team within Electric Operations with the objective to develop, implement, and execute plans management of the New Business Work portfolio.  

Position Summary

Electric Program Management leadership manages teams in planning, execution and ongoing monitoring/management for all system-wide work (or projects) in a major work category (program). Work categories may include internally planned work such as maintenance and construction required for compliance or externally generated work such as new business or work requested by others. Incumbents may be involved in program design, execution or both. The incumbent continually monitors internal and external factors that affect the planning, forecasting and successful execution of the program work and determines, recommends and implements adjustments as needed. The leader ensuring work is completed and verifies that activities are compliant with applicable regulations, tariffs, standards and work procedures. Incumbents foster a safe work culture and environment, ensuring that employees adhere to all company and regulatory safety policies, practices and requirements.

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. North Valley/Sierra region preferred.

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.

Bay Area –  $144,000 - $213,400        
        
And/or        
        

California - $137,000 - $202,400        

Job Responsibilities

• Typically assigned to multiple programs or may be assigned to one significantly large, complex program. 

• May be involved in long term forecasting. May also prepare detailed cycle work plans and/or regular reviews of actual work completions vs. forecasts and partner with team and leadership to address variances.

• Allocates approved program funds or work/projects to the different operating divisions/areas/regions based on such factors as historical spending, project specific data provided by the field, changes in customer requirements or other internal or external program stakeholders.

• Develops metrics and monitors performance of work within assigned program. Sets and achieves staff goals in support of established functional objectives.

• Collects, consolidates and analyzes work completion information to determine overall trending. Develops and delivers presentation on program status, risk and corrective measures to leaders of various levels, including executive.

• Leads process improvement initiatives for program management. Oversees process and procedure development, implementation, communications and training for new programs and/or changes to existing programs. Coaches staff to identify gaps in work methods, procedures, processes or training and partners with stakeholders to recommend solutions. Ensures consistency with related work processes, standards and procedures. May function as a consultant, subject matter expert or a project manager depending upon the needs of the various business partners.

• Ensures work is prioritized based on available resources, size of the project portfolio, costs, risks, exposures or customer needs, while remaining compliant with applicable regulations.

• Ensures that all programs are managed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, filings, tariffs and follow established guiding principles/best practices. Monitors compliance with Company and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulations, construction standards, and requirements.

• Partners with Director in developing policies and relevant governance, processes, infrastructure, documentation and tools to support the program.
• May participate as a member of the Incident Command structure during times of significant events, such as storms, or earthquakes.
• Manages staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition. 

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in electric or gas utility industry
• 8 years of relevant experience in areas such as: electric construction, maintenance, service planning, compliance, financial planning or quality control/assurance
• 3 years leadership or team lead experience
• Ability to travel 20-40% of working time

Desired:

• PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification
• Strong knowledge of electric utility business operations practices such as maintenance & construction, estimating, design and planning.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements or tariffs for assigned program work
• Knowledge of project and program management concepts, methods and practices
• Leadership and coaching skills
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to develop and deliver presentations to various audiences
• Influence and negotiation ability, including strong meeting facilitation skills, to effectively prioritize work based on business need and risk assessments
• Analytical problem solving and decision-making ability
• Adaptability to adjust to changing business dynamics and priorities
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong business and financial acumen to develop & propose and/or monitor and manage program budget.
• Knowledge of process improvement concepts, methods and best practices
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system