Senior Program Manager - Physical Access

Oakland, CA, US, 94612

Requisition ID # 175785 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Technology & Security

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; San Ramon; Vacaville

 

 

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 self-starting, customer-focused Senior Program Manager to lead the performance and continuous improvement of PG&E’s Badge and Physical Access ID Program. This role is ideal for a highly organized strategic problem solver who can translate operational needs into clear program plans, reliable service delivery, measurable outcomes, and consistent coworker experience.

 

The successful candidate will serve as the primary subject matter expert for badge and identification services; oversee daily operations, ordering, and contracted specialist performance; and connect badge and physical access processes across New Employee Orientation, Safety Summits, visitor management, coworker education, training, communications, and culture practices. The role works independently on most issues, directs the overall program plan and goals, owns program deliverables, and communicates findings and recommendations to multiple levels of management.

 

The role is hybrid working from your remote office and in-person at various PG&E locations throughout the service territory, based on business needs. 

Job Responsibilities

 

  • Provide direction for the overall Badge and Physical Access ID Program plan, goals, implementation activities, and performance expectations, taking a fresh perspective on moderate to complex operational problems and existing solutions.
  • Own most or all program deliverables and oversee day-to-day performance of badge and identification services, including ordering, inventory coordination, fulfillment, issue resolution, service quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert for badge and identification processes, requirements, and customer guidance, maintaining strong working relationships with Corporate Security partners, business stakeholders, vendors, and customers.
  • Develop, measure, and report program metrics, service levels, trends, risks, and business insights; prepare recurring and ad hoc reports and communicate findings and recommendations to various levels of management.
  • Manage relationships with contracted specialists and vendors, provide direction on work and deliverables, monitor performance and compliance, and address service gaps through documented corrective actions and process improvements.
  • Identify and maintain oversight of physical access process intersections, including New Employee Orientation, Safety Summits, visitor management, coworker education, training, communications, and culture practices.
  • Partners across the organization to develop and implement policies, procedures, controls, communications, and engagement strategies that improve awareness, adoption, and the customer experience for badge and physical access services.
  • Monitor program spending, analyze actual and projected costs, identify variances and waste, escalate issues or emerging risks, and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen financial stewardship, and support reliable program delivery.
  • Lead the marketing and communication of the Badge and Physical Access ID Program, producing clear customer-facing materials, training resources, and targeted outreach for appropriate audiences.
  • Assess program needs and recommend new partners, technologies, tools, or delivery channels that strengthen service performance, compliance, resilience, and operational efficiency.

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum:

 

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
  • 6 years of related experience or equivalent.

 

Desired:

 

  • Undergraduate degree in business administration, security management, criminal justice, or a related field.
  • Experience managing or supporting an enterprise badging, identity credentialing, or physical access program.
  • Experience in corporate security, physical security, access control, or a related security discipline.
  • Advanced knowledge of program management and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with demanding time constraints.
  • Experience developing performance metrics, operational reports, dashboards, service-level measures, and recommendations for management.
  • Experience providing direction to contractors or vendors and monitoring performance against defined standards and deliverables.
  • Strong customer focus, organizational skills, strategic problem-solving ability, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a regulated environment and assess and recommend practical solutions based on business drivers and customer needs.

 

 

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 around the minimum and the midpoint of the range. 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
  • Bay Area Mid: $137,000
  • Bay Area Max: $169,000

 

 

Purpose, Virtues and Stands

Our Purpose explains "why" we exist:

  • Delivering for our hometowns
  • Serving our planet
  • Leading with love

Our Virtues capture "who" we need to be:

  • Trustworthy
  • Empathetic
  • Curious
  • Tenacious
  • Nimble
  • Owners

Our Stands are "what" we will achieve together:

  • Everyone and everything is always safe
  • Catastrophic wildfires shall stop
  • It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E
  • Clean and resilient energy for all
  • Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors

More About Our Company

EEO
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.

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Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland