Wildfire Tech Program Manager

portlandgeneral

Hillsboro (OR)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Portland General Electric seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead wildfire program initiatives in Oregon. You will plan, scope and govern complex projects across engineering, data science and fire science, aligning with operations, legal and IT partners.

Strong PM discipline and ability to translate strategy into executable plans is essential. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, PMP or PE preferred, and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, or fire science from an ABET‑accredited program or related field.
Typically five or more years in a related field; PE and/or PMP certification preferred.
Experience with project management methodologies and cross‑functional leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead a single moderate project or multiple minor projects, including planning, scope, and governance.
Consult with operations managers to align objectives and manage costs and risk.
Develop project plans with WBS, schedule, budget baselines, and resource needs.
Provide staff leadership, facilitate meetings, and ensure PM methodologies are followed.
Maintain project controls, status reporting, and documentation per governance.