Program Manager, Expert

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Ukiah (CA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Program Manager, Expert to lead aspects of the Vegetation Management Forestry Operations (VMFO) program. You will manage relationships with vendors, help monitor budgets, and measure program success while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires collaboration with regulatory staff and cross-functional teams to deliver on program metrics. This hybrid position may require 3 days per week in office or field within PG&E’s service area in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Natural Resources or related field.
• Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent.
• Registered Professional Forester Certification
• ISA Arborist Certification
• Advanced knowledge of Program Management
• Ability to influence leaders inside and outside of the department through data analysis, insights and recommendations
• Ability to lead large and complex projects working with cross-functional teams
• Adept at addressing issues with diplomacy and tact

Responsibilities

• Apply broad expertise and advanced knowledge to wide-ranging program-related issues.
• Perform desktop and/or field review of locations to verify Forest Practice Rules requirements to file a Utility Exemption (UE) permit.
• May act as a team lead and provide direction to less experienced employees.
• Work with Directors and Managers across functions to influence decisions.
• Communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences using a variety of media.
• Map or establish and implement resource protection measures.
• Coordinate and oversee field operations with Licensed Timber Operator (LTO) related to the removal of trees and execution of requirements within the UE permit.
• Act as a liaison with environmental agency offices throughout the UE process.
• Close out UE permits and continuously monitor sites to maintain compliance.
• Develop new or revise existing scopes of work to ensure compliance standards and deliverables are clear.

Skills

Program Management

Stakeholder Influence

Cross-functional Leadership

Diplomacy & Conflict Resolution

Field Operations Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Natural Resources

Job description

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Job Category: Project / Program Management

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Ukiah; Auburn; Santa Cruz;

Location is flexible within the North Coast, Sierra or Central Coast Region

Position Summary

The Program Manager, Expert manages aspects of the Vegetation Management Forestry Operations (VMFO) program implementation and execution. This role ensures the program operates efficiently and effectively. Responsibilities may include but not be limited to the following Program Management support to ensure attainment of program metrics/objectives.

• Manage relationship with and provide direction to vendor(s).
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of budgets and forecasts.
• Contribute to developing, measuring, and reporting on the success of the program.
• Identify and maintain strong working relationships with all strategic programs and partners.
• Partner 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.
• Identify stakeholders and communicate within and outside of PG&E.
• Develop and/or implement program policies and procedures.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The current expectation is to be either in the office or the field at least 3 days per week. The assigned work location will be within PG&E’s service area in either the North Coast, Sierra, or Central Coast region.

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 ($130,000 - $155,000), 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 for California (outside of the Bay Area) is:

• Minimum: $123,00
• Mid-Point: $160,000
• Maximum: $197,000

Job Responsibilities

• Apply broad expertise and advanced knowledge to wide-ranging program-related issues.
• Perform desktop and/or field review of locations to verify if they meet Forest Practice Rules requirements to file a Utility Exemption (UE) permit.
• May act as a team lead and provide direction to less experienced employees.
• Works with Directors and Managers across functions to influence decisions.
• Communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences using a variety of media.
• Map or establish and implement resource protection measures
• Coordinate and oversee field operations with Licensed Timber Operator (LTO) related to the removal of trees and execution of requirements within the UE permit
• Act as a liaison with environmental agency offices throughout the UE process.
• Close out UE permits and continuously monitor sites to maintain compliance.
• Develop new or revise existing scopes of work to ensure compliance standards and deliverables are clear.

Background Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Natural Resources or related field.
• Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent.
• Registered Professional Forester Certification
• ISA Arborist Certification
• Advanced knowledge of Program Management
• Ability to influence leaders inside and outside of the department through data analysis, insights and recommendations
• Ability to lead large and complex projects working with cross-functional teams
• Adept at addressing issues with diplomacy and tact

Purpose, Virtues and Stands

OurPurposeexplains "why" we exist:

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

OurVirtuescapture "who" we need to be:

• Trustworthy
• Curious
• Nimble
• Owners

OurStandsare "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

EEO
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires aworkforce 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 or any other factor that is not related to the job.

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