Program Manager- Flexible Location

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Auburn (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Auburn/Chico, California, is seeking a Project/Program Management professional to join the Capital Project Management Office. The role supports program implementation, reporting to the CPMO manager, with a hybrid work arrangement and up to 25% travel.

You will develop budgets, monitor performance, and drive improvements using data-driven reporting while collaborating with external partners to address evolving asset needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Master’s degree and PMP Certification are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Completes assignments of moderate scope and complexity.
• May participate on project teams.
• Understands the basic organizational structure and how to utilize available resources.
• Communicates with peers inside and outside of PG&E exchanging ideas or gathering information.

Skills

Program management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Business case development

Negotiation skills

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree

PMP Certification

Job description

Location

Auburn, California;

Requisition ID # 173467

Job Category: Project / Program Management

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Auburn; Chico

Department Overview

Power Generation operates and maintains PG&E's hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation and battery storage facilities, providing approximately 5,300 megawatts of generating capacity for our customers. Our over 900 coworkers are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective generation to California in an environmentally responsible manner. Our hydro facilities include 62 conventional hydro powerhouses, a pumped-storage facility, 98 reservoirs, 168 dams and more than 200 miles of canals and flumes, among other water conveyances. Natural gas-fired plants in operation are Humboldt Bay Generating Station in Eureka; Colusa Generating Station in Colusa County and Gateway Generating Station in Antioch. Several utility-scale solar generation plants also are operated and maintained, as well as PG&E’s successful entry into battery energy storage, our Elkhorn Battery facility at Moss Landing in Monterey County.

Position Summary

Manages aspects of program implementation for Power Generation Capital Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring organization is operating effectively. This position will report to the CPMO manager but support the overall project management and controls organization in implementing special projects and programs to improve the organizational objectives including maturation within PG&E’s lean operating system.

Location is flexible between an Auburn or Chico headquarters, please note hiring leader will make final decision of what are appropriate headquarters for the role based on business need.

This position is “hybrid”, with an expectation of coming into the office 1x/week (subject to change due to business needs).

Travel may be required, approximately up to 25% of work schedule.

• Responsible for overseeing and improving Capital Project Management programs to ensure long-term effectiveness.
• Developing, reviewing, and projecting budgets to improve asset portfolio results.
• Using data-driven reporting to evaluate program progress and guide ongoing improvements and strategic changes.
• Working closely with external partners to design initiatives that address changing asset needs.
• Building strong internal relationships to gather feedback, supporting continuous enhancement of CPMO programs.
• Collaborating with Regulatory and Compliance teams to incorporate guidance into asset oversight and provide comprehensive support for filings, data, and regulatory matters.
• Identifying important internal and external stakeholders to ensure open communication about the advancement of asset programs.
• Creating and implementing policies and procedures that promote strong asset stewardship and operational excellence.
• Exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies, and delivery methods to extend program capabilities and encourage the evolution of asset programs.
• Provides direction on overall program

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, 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, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

A reasonable salary range is:

California Minimum:$81,000
California Maximum: $121,000

This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Completes assignments of moderate scope and complexity.
• May participate on project teams.
• Understands the basic organizational structure and how to utilize available resources.
• Communicates with peers inside and outside of PG&E exchanging ideas or gathering information.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years of related experience or equivalent

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• PMP 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
• Ability to create compelling business cases based on complex business environments and inputs
• Adept at addressing issues with diplomacy and tact
• Excellent negotiation skills.