Principal Program Manager, Constraints & Partnerships

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; San Ramon (CA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive compensation

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Ramon, CA seeks a Principal Program Manager to lead Constraints Management within Vegetation Management. The role focuses on program adherence, performance, and collaboration with vendors and external partners to meet metrics and customer-focused outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least ten years of related experience, and ideally a Master’s degree and PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ten years of related experience or equivalent.
• Master’s degree (desired).
• PMP Certification (desired).
• Ability to understand the business to help drive strategic decision‑making and recommend operational improvements.
• Ability to lead significant, complex cross‑functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Manages major cross‑functional projects and initiatives.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced employees.
• Solves unique and complex problems and develops innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates strategic leadership with internal stakeholders to support company goals.
• Leads development of program goals and metrics to meet company goals.
• Coordinates with other departments to meet program goals.
• Organizes cross‑utility project teams and influences decisions within utilities and regulation.
• Inputs to leadership and external bodies to influence marketplace and regulatory strategies.

Skills

Program management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic leadership

Communication

Business acumen

Diplomacy and tact

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Ramon, CA seeks a Principal Program Manager to lead Constraints Management within Vegetation Management. The role focuses on program adherence, performance, and collaboration with vendors and external partners to meet metrics and customer-focused outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least ten years of related experience, and ideally a Master’s degree and PMP certification.