PROGRAM MANAGER, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Utility Audits Branch in Sacramento. The role involves strategic planning, coordination across divisions, and staff management to ensure quality and adherence to policy.

Hybrid work is offered; travel is required. Salary ranges from $15,263 to $17,336 per month, with standard benefits for a permanent full-time appointment.

Qualifications

• The job requires strong leadership and strategic direction for the Utility Audits Branch.
• Travel is required for this position.
• Hybrid telework with minimum two days per week at headquarters; telework may change.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage the work of the Utility Audits Branch.
• Provide leadership and coordinate with divisions and branches.
• Oversee staffing, performance management, and training.
• Ensure policy compliance and staff development; participate in DEI initiatives.

Job description

Program Manager

Public Utilities Commission

Job Code #: JC-532692

Position #(s): 680-417-3503-001

Working Title: Program Manager

Classification: PROGRAM MANAGER, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Salary: $15,263.00 - $17,336.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/28/2026

Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Job Description and Duties

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

Program Manager Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, the Program Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the work of the Utility Audits Branch (UAB) and reports to the Assistant Director of the Utility Audits, Risk and Compliance Division (UARCD). The PM provides leadership within the Division by establishing strategic direction for Program and Project Supervisors, as well as analysts. The PM coordinates the Branch's work with other Branches, Sections, and Commission divisions, as needed, and actively participates as a member of UARCD's management team. The PM's primary responsibilities include providing leadership and strategic direction for Branch activities; directing Branch operations, including determining staffing needs and resource allocation; reviewing work products to ensure quality and consistency with established policies and procedures; overseeing staff development and performance management, including training, hiring, promotions, performance evaluations, and discipline; and performing general administrative duties for the Branch and the Division. The incumbent will incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into policy and procedure analysis, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes.

The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment. The incumbent must also be able to coordinate and participate in multiple projects simultaneously.

Travel is required for this position.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is posted at multiple headquarters locations, but the posting is for the same position, and applicants should choose the headquarters location to apply for that is closest to their residence. This advertisement is listed specifically for Sacramento location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

• San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 532711

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work. This position requires travel.

This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PROGRAM MANAGER, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

Utility Audits, Risk & Compliance(UARCD)/Utility Audits Branch (UAB)

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Benefits

Benefits Summary

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Talent Acquisition Unit

[phone]

[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:

Angie Williams

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.