Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Location: Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Position Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 3 months

Pay Rate: $95.00–$100.00 / Hour (USD)

Schedule: The work model will be hybrid, with an expectation of working a minimum of every other week Tuesday through Thursday at OGO. There may be some periods where working each week from OGO Tuesday through Thursday will be required. Mondays and Fridays are almost always remote.

Equipment Provided: A client laptop will be provided; a personal/supplier laptop cannot be used. Any additional equipment needed will be provided by the supplier.

Personal Phone: Required (with no reimbursement).

Mileage Reimbursement: Will be approved if the candidate is asked to go to any location besides the Oakland GO office; normal commute to OGO not included.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Senior Program Manager completes moderate to complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions, plans, and goals. This individual works independently on most issues, provides direction on overall program plans and goals, and is responsible for most or all deliverables within the program implementation plan. The role communicates findings and recommendations to various levels of management, develops budget forecasts, conducts analysis in support of identifying budget variances, and develops solutions to address them. The Senior Program Manager also develops new and ad-hoc reports, summarizes findings and recommendations, and provides business insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete moderate to complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions, plans, and goals.
• Work independently on most issues.
• Provide direction on overall program plan and goals.
• Take responsibility for most or all deliverables within the program implementation plan.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to various levels of management.
• Develop budget forecasts, conduct analysis in support of identifying budget variances, and develop solutions to address them.
• Develop new and ad-hoc reports, summarize findings and recommendations, and provide business insight.

Required Skills

• KPI, Metrics, and Dashboard Development
• Executive Communication and Storytelling
• Program Governance and PMO Operations
• Process Improvement and Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management and Cross-Functional Leadership
• Advanced knowledge of Program Management
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to various levels of management
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with demanding time constraints
• Knowledge and understanding of business drivers
• Demonstrated ability to manage or direct teams
• Ability to work within a regulatory environment
• Ability to assess and recommend solutions for assigned projects
• Knowledge of energy industry applications to local level customers, including energy issues, customer energy efficiency applications, and general customer information

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Required Experience

• 6 years of related experience or equivalent

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Primarily office environment with extensive use of personal computers, telephone conversations, conference calls, and in-person meetings.
• Travel may be required.
• Local candidates only: applicants must reside within the client's service territory and near the Oakland work location.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy utilities in the United States, delivering energy to approximately 16 million people across a 70,000-square-mile service area spanning northern and central California. With roughly 25,000 employees, the organization operates some of the most complex energy infrastructure in the country — transmission lines, pipelines, substations, and generation facilities — and is actively managing the intersection of traditional infrastructure and emerging clean energy solutions. The organization employs engineers, technologists, tradespeople, and business professionals — including program managers, systems analysts, data specialists, and supply chain professionals — who collaborate to deliver safe, reliable energy and drive a major digital transformation agenda across the enterprise.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.