Expert Electric Program Manager

Requisition ID # 173323 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Strategy & Growth

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

The Data Centers & Technology Growth Program is a dynamic team responsible for achieving breakthrough outcomes and delivering for PG&E’s largest commercial customers. This includes:

• Leading or supporting major initiatives such as PG&E’s new electric retail transmission tariff Rule 30
• Working with customers to guide them through the interconnection process and help identify solutions to meet their needs
• Directly impacting beneficial load growth by working with data center customers across the service territory, not just the South Bay
• Working in a cross functional manner with various other departments to deliver optimal outcomes for customers.
• Presenting complex matters to officers and senior leadership and recommending solutions.

Position Summary

As part of this team, you will work with a group of large load customers to help them achieve their interconnection goals. This will include coordinating and leading aspects of PG&E’s study process, performing tariff application reviews, writing contracts, solving unique problems, and supporting or leading major initiatives. The successful candidate must be self-driven, nimble, and able to work under ambiguity.

The role is classified as hybrid (0-3 days per week in office), working primarily from your remote office and in-person in the Oakland General Office, San Jose Office, San Ramon Conference Center or Dublin office to attend team meetings or as business needs require.

PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary 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, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. 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.

PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be between the minimum to the midpoint of the range. The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Bay Area Minimum: $126,000.00

Bay Area Midpoint: $163,000.00

Bay Area Maximum: $200,000.00

Job Responsibilities

• Applies expert knowledge of Program Management to wide-ranging issues and assignments. Works independently with guidance on only the most complex issues. May lead project teams.
• May design and develop new programs under a larger umbrella of goals and initiatives.
• Manages all aspects of programs that are cross departmental, complex and have a significant impact on the line of business. Leads development of plans to achieve program goals.
• Provides standardized regular reports, along with custom, ad-hoc reports for special projects. May supports divisions with reporting for operational metrics to provide intelligence on performance trends. Develops and delivers presentation to leaders regarding the program progress toward goals.
• Plans and forecasts work to be completed as part of the program. Monitors and ensures closure/completion of projects and/or other program maintenance & construction work orders. Identifies issues and develops solutions. Presents recommendations and implementation plan to leadership for approval.
• Performs trend analysis to identify cost drivers and develop and execute mitigation plans to improve business results. Manages capital and expense spending to ensure work identified in the program plan is completed and productivity cost targets are achieved. Reviews cost monitoring systems to ensure that adequate controls are in place to uncover and correct erroneous charges.
• Negotiates and sets productivity and unit cost targets. Prepares accurate forecasts, monitors spending, and develops and presents variance explanations. Develops business case for budget and/or additional funding during the year. Works closely with peers and leaders in line of business to ensure financial targets are understood and achieved.
• Leads partner organizations to develop and implement improved processes, best practices, controls and procedures to improve efficiencies, compliance and customer satisfaction and reduce cost.
• May work with other project or program managers or peers in other departments or regions to reschedule work, re-allocate funds and explore other means to achieve financial and productivity goals.
• Represents the program as a subject matter expert and stakeholder on process improvement teams, regulatory filings, and various stakeholder groups. May support the GRC witness with testimony development and data request response support.
• May develop new policies and all relevant processes, infrastructure, documentation, tools, etc. to support a new program. Develops tools for tracking and control.
• Develops communication and training plans. Ensures target audience is fully educated in the purpose of the program and the proper processes and requirements to follow. Ensures compliance with the program.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with the program.
• May provide leadership or work direction to lower level peers.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Desired)

• In depth knowledge of electric utility processes, regulatory requirements, critical success factors, goals and initiatives.
• Team leadership and collaboration skills.
• General financial management & budgeting skills and business acumen.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, influence skills. Basic negotiation skills.
• Analytical problem solving and decision making ability
• Knowledge of project management, process improvement best practices, concepts, methods and techniques
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Strong presentation skills
• May need knowledge of various enterprise resource planning (ERP) system modules.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• 7 years of job-related experience
• Experience managing capital expense budgets

Desired:

• Experience in maintenance and construction, electric
• PMP-Project Management Professional certification