Senior Program Manager, Grid Innovation (Hybrid, Fresno)

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

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Project/Program Management professional in Fresno for a hybrid role. The position oversees complex project delivery within Transmission & Substation, ensuring program effectiveness and exploring new technologies and methodologies to improve safety, risk reduction, and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes support for the Undergrounding program, with a salary range that reflects locality and experience, and a structured path toward equity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in business.
• Eight years of related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to travel up to 50 percent of working time.
• Masters Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex or midsize projects. Identifies new partners, technologies, and delivery channels. Develops and manages department expense budget. Regularly monitors expenses against forecast, providing explanation or justification for budget items and/or variances. Communicates project status to all stakeholders. Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced colleagues.
• Presents findings and makes recommendations to management. Performs analysis on complex data models requiring customized reports and data and presents recommendations.
• Applies broad expertise to work on projects in multiple disciplines such as civil, electrical, construction management with a high degree of knowledge and ability.
• Compiles and interprets internal drawings and relevant data for the RFP and contract processes, renegotiates spoils contract scope with contractor when needed.
• Partners with Project Managers to establish planning/schedule dates for construction to establish best locations for yard development.Communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences using a variety of media.
• Provides others with guidance around complex industry regulatory and compliance environment and considerations.Performs in-depth quality assurance final reviews and contract drafts

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Travel up to 50%

Hybrid work experience

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in business

Masters Degree in related discipline or equivalent

Eight years of related experience

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Project/Program Management professional in Fresno for a hybrid role. The position oversees complex project delivery within Transmission & Substation, ensuring program effectiveness and exploring new technologies and methodologies to improve safety, risk reduction, and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes support for the Undergrounding program, with a salary range that reflects locality and experience, and a structured path toward equity and