Program Manager, Expert

Requisition ID # 173889 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

PG&E’s Underground Regional Delivery organization is working to reduce wildfire risk each day as we underground 10,000 miles of distribution lines. We are responsible for working across all internal teams and engaging external stakeholders to support successfully meeting our goals and reducing wildfire risk in our hometowns. We work in an exciting and fast-paced environment.

The Strategy, Innovation and Partnership Leadership team identifies, monitors and develops tools, technologies, processes and standards to capitalize on best in class or emerging technologies that present challenges and opportunities for PG&E, particularly in the Undergrounding program portfolio. The team engages with internal stakeholders to collect information, build internal capabilities, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. The team also, critically, works externally to establish partnerships and collaborate on new technologies which will benefit the Company.

Position Summary

Manages aspects of program implementation and operations. Ensures program is operating effectively. This position will support innovation to update and/or identify new technologies, tools, techniques & methodologies, processes, standards, or other approaches to help improve the safety, risk reduction, quality, cost efficiency, or employee morale of the Undergrounding program. Our team will take an end-to-end approach to undergrounding innovation from idea generation through evaluation, pilot, document development (standards, procedures, bulletins, etc.), implementation (including training, communication, testing, etc.) and monitoring / support. 

This position and team will embrace big ideas but also the small details and rigorous process steps that bring those ideas from concept to reality. The team will also need to explore and engage with improvement or innovation ideas in many disciplines from scoping and risk prioritization to engineering / design, permitting, construction (both civil and electrical), job closeout, data management, and more. Successful innovations may be shiny and complex (new data visualization or design software solutions) or dirty and humble (different ways to excavate, move and backfill dirt or pave roads). Our team will need to show significant flexibility, intellectual curiosity and a mindset that embraces both free-thinking and process adherence.

With big goals – 10,000 miles of distribution lines to undergrounding – and ambitious improvements expected – driving the unit cost to around $2M per mile – this position and team will be critical to PG&E’s success in delivering for our communities the long-term goals of the Undergrounding program.

Disclosure:

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. 

A reasonable salary range is:​

• Annual Minimum: $129,000
• Annual Midpoint:  $168,000
• Annual Maximum: $207,000

Job 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

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in business
• Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent
• Ability to travel up to 50 percent of working time

Desired:

• Masters Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience