Electric Program Manager, Senior

PG&E; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E in Oakland is seeking an Electric Program Manager to oversee a company program with an assigned annual budget. The role blends remote work with in-office collaboration up to two days weekly, within PG&E's service territory.

You will lead governance, reporting, and process improvements, coordinating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. A PMP or related experience and knowledge of utility regulations are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of total related experience.
• PMP Certification.
• Knowledge of electric utility processes and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and SAP.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced program management knowledge to moderate to complex assignments.
• Collaborates on annual productivity targets and budget planning.
• Prepares budget recommendations and explains monthly variances.
• Manages program work, tracks progress, and reports to stakeholders.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and supports tool/process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication and influence

Process improvement

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

PMP Certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID# 175129

Job Category: Project / Program Management

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; Pleasanton

Position Summary

The Electric Program Manager manages and/or administers a company program, a grouping of project work or a special customer offering with an assigned/designated annual financial budget. The incumbent provides oversight, governance, communication, training, reporting as well as overall process and project management for the assigned program. He / She manages the program budget, which may include developing and presenting the budget proposal. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The current expectation is to be in the office one to two days per week. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation 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, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range ($158,000), 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. A reasonable salary range is:

• Bay Area Minimum: $122,00
• Bay Area Mid-Point: $158,000
• Bay Area Maximum: $194,000

Job Responsibilities

• Applies advanced knowledge of Program Management to moderate to complex assignments and established programs. Works independently on most issues. May participate in the development of new programs.
• Collaborates with manager on the development of annual productivity targets for work to be completed in the program.
• Prepares and presents program budget recommendation to leaders with some guidance from manager. Reviews and prepares monthly budget variance explanations.
• Administers identified program work or projects. Tracks activity and completions. Prepares reports and status updates and presents to manager and/or key program stakeholders. Performs trend analysis to identify issues with costs or productivity and develop recommendations. Receives limited guidance from manager on complex issues.
• May be assigned to a program that involves external customer interface. Regularly communicates with customers regarding program work status and/or resolving issues.
• Assists manager or senior peers in analysis of work plan and schedules to reallocate resources or reprioritize program work.
• Develops recommendations for improvements to tools and processes for the program. Identifies, develops and participates in or may lead the implementation of best practices to improve productivity and reduce operation costs.
• Works collaboratively with peers and partner organizations and divisions to develop and implement new or improved processes, controls and procedures to improve program compliance, efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
• May perform end user testing for SAP or other business system updates and enhancements.
• May manage SAP role mapping requests related to systems needs for the assigned program. Performs data clean‑up when applicable.
• Develops communication and training for assigned programs. Ensures target audience is fully educated in the purpose of the program and the proper processes and requirements to follow. May assist more senior peers on communication and training for larger, more complex programs.
• Ensures ongoing regulatory compliance with the program.
• May assist with GRC testimony research related to the program.

Background Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years of total related experience

Desired

• PMP Certification
• Knowledge of electric utility processes, regulatory requirements, critical success factors, goals and initiatives
• Project management skills
• Good organizational and process management skills
• Collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Good communication and influence skills
• Analytical problem solving
• Basic financial, accounting, budgeting knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Presentation skills
• May need knowledge of various enterprise resource planning (ERP) system modules