Principal Program Manager

Requisition ID # 171187 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

PG&E’s Transportation Services team is responsible for operating and managing one of the largest commercial fleets in the U.S. PG&E has pioneered efficient and sustainable green transportation technologies as part of our commitment to provide safe, reliable and affordable gas and electric service. Transportation Services is nationally recognized as a leader in both fleet management and green fleet technology and continues to innovate, invest and work closely with our industry, regulators, automakers and other partners to develop policies and best practices.
 
The Transportation Services department is responsible for managing all aspects of PG&E’s vehicles & equipment fleet, from design to disposition. The team is comprised of multiple operating departments including Maintenance, Engineering, Asset Management, Compliance and Applications. Operating departments within Transportation Services are responsible for company-wide management of over 20,000 vehicles & equipment, regulatory and compliance issues, capital planning, clean air and alternate fuel initiatives, project support, company policy review, safety and technical analyses.  

Position Summary

The Transportation Services Program Manager, Principle will be responsible for working across all departments within Fleet and cross functionally to serve electric, gas and generation. The position will lead and coordinate department-wide initiatives including the annual financial and business planning process, General Rate Case filings, waste elimination, prepare and conduct weekly & monthly operating review meetings, oversee the development and implementation of key performance indicators, execution & advancement of lean operating systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing annual and multi-year financial and operational business plans
• Collaborates across organizations within Transportation and the enterprise to ensure alignment of goals, financial and operational plans
• Manages major cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Solves unique and complex problems, anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions
• Demonstrates strategic leadership with internal stakeholders to support Company goals.
• Leads development of program goals and metrics to meet company goals and objectives.
• Responsible for partnering with other departments and teams to meet program goals.
• Organize and lead cross-utility project teams
• Coaches and mentors less experienced employees

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent experience
• 10 years job-related experience or equivalent
• Advanced hands on financial & operational modeling experience using MS Excel or equivalent

Desired:

• Advanced hands on experience using MS Excel, PowerPoint, Data Visualization tools and analytics dashboards
• Demonstrated advanced expertise in analyzing large operational and financial data sets to identify gaps, opportunities, and emerging trends
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI tools to identify, drive and execute operational and financial efficiencies

• Proven ability to independently develop executive business cases from complex inputs and environments

• Ability to independently lead and drive complex projects in partnership and cross functionally with electric, gas and generation stakeholders  
• Demonstrated ability to summarize key information into executive level presentations & proposals
• Demonstrated practical experience presenting to large and small groups
• Experience with lean operating systems and developing visual management tools
• Ability to use understanding of the business to help drive strategic decision making, and to recommend operational improvements