Program Manager, Senior

Requisition ID # 166889 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Information Technology

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: San Ramon; Chico; Davis; Sacramento

Department Overview

Information Systems Technology Services is a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively in order to deliver high quality technology solutions.

Position Summary

This position oversees the inspection program for IT critical infrastructure assets and is responsible for inspections, generator maintenance, and contractor safety, as well as coordinating and managing contractor delivery and escorting. The Senior Program Manager provides direction on overall program plan and goals and is responsible for all deliverables within the program implementation plan. Incumbent communicates findings and recommendations to various levels of management.

This role develops budget forecasts, conducts analysis in support of identifying budget variances and develops solutions. Incumbent develops new and ad-hoc reports, summarizes findings and recommendations and provides business insight, while leveraging knowledge of both the IT and Power Generation clearance processes.

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. 

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: $102,000 - $145,200

OR

California: $97,000​ - $137,500

Job Responsibilities

• Manages aspects of program implementation and operations for the IT Inspection Program.
• Ensures program is operating effectively. Responsibilities typically include some or most of the following in support of Program Management to ensure attainment of program metrics/objectives/training.
• Managing relationship with and providing direction to vendor(s).
• Developing and monitoring budgets and forecasts.
• Developing, measuring, and reporting on success of the program.
• Identifying and maintaining strong working relationships with all strategic programs and partners.
• Partnering with Regulatory and Compliance staff to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and support regulatory activities by supplying information for filings, data requests, and meeting with regulators.
• Identifying stakeholders and communicate within and outside of PG&E.
• Developing and/or implementing policies and procedures.
• Identifying new partners, technologies, and delivery channels.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• Job-related experience, 6 years
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s license

Desired:

• 2+ years of Inspection related experience or equivalent
• Inspection experience on Copper and Fiber assets on Distribution structures
• Inspection experience on generators
• Inspection experience on Towers and Reflectors
• Inspection experience on UPS assets
• Contractor Safety experience
• Escorting experience
• Previous experience working in ticket management systems such as BMC Remedy
• Travel throughout assigned service territory 
• Field Oversight 
• Ability to ensure Proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is provided and worn in the field
• Ability to ensure proper Wildfire Safety Equipment is provided and in vehicles
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather
• Ability to walk many miles in a day in rugged terrain
• Ability to work in forest areas that will contain dangerous elements like poison oak, rattle snakes, mountain lions, bears, etc.
• Knowledge of Inspection technology tools
• Knowledge of CSV, KMZ, and Google Earth
• Knowledge of Microsoft tools Outlook and EXCEL
• Knowledge of NERC and FERC requirements
• Knowledge of Field Work Notification process