Senior Program Manager - Project Governance

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Program Manager - Project GovernanceLocation: Oakland, CAOnsite Flexibility: HybridContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 4 monthsPay Rate: $90.00 $100.00 / Hour (USD)Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Job SummaryEnterprise Project Governance is seeking two senior-level contractors to develop, pilot, and implement a Project Quality Review Program supporting Major Projects and Programs. These resources will partner with EPG personnel to establish a repeatable quality assessment process that evaluates project and program management deliverables prior to GRB reviews. The effort will initially focus on Board-level projects and programs (>$M EAC) before expanding across the broader Major Projects portfolio. The selected resources will evaluate project documentation against project management standards, validate the effectiveness of existing review criteria and scoring methodologies, identify gaps in project management/controls deliverables, and recommend improvements to governance readiness and overall project execution quality.Key Responsibilities1. Quality Review Program DevelopmentDevelop and document a standardized governance readiness and project quality review process.Establish review methodologies, governance procedures, scoring criteria, reviewer instructions, and evaluation reporting standards.Create recommendations for ongoing quality assurance activities across Major Projects and Programs.Support transition of the quality review function into a sustainable EPG operating model.2. Project Deliverable AssessmentsPerform independent reviews of project and program documentation, including but not limited to:Scope management documentation and scope approval evidenceChange control records and change logsRACI and decision governance artifactsProject Charters, Program Charters, Business Cases, and Project Management PlansMaster schedules, critical path schedules, schedule baselines, and schedule status informationCost forecasts, authorized amount comparisons, basis of estimate documentation, earned value metrics, and contingency trackingResource plans, risk registers, communication plans, and procurement or contracting strategies3. Assessment Tool Validation and EnhancementEvaluate the current Project Controls Documentation Review Checklist for effectiveness and continued applicability.Validate alignment with current project and program management standards.Assess whether the existing scoring matrix, weighting factors, review criteria, and governance thresholds remain appropriate.Recommend modifications to the scoring model, checklist structure, review methodology, and implementation guidance.4. Governance Readiness SupportConduct readiness reviews prior to GRB submissions.Identify deficiencies in project documentation, project controls, compliance, and governance artifacts.Provide practical recommendations to project teams to improve readiness before formal GRB review.Track recurring gaps and identify opportunities for process improvement across the Major Projects portfolio.5. Executive Reporting and Portfolio InsightsPrepare quality assessment summaries and findings for EPG leadership.Identify portfolio-wide trends, systemic issues, and opportunities for improvement.Support presentations and reporting to leadership and governance bodies, as needed.Required SkillsAdvanced knowledge of Project or Program ManagementAbility to communicate findings and recommendations to various levels of managementAbility to effectively manage multiple projects with demanding time constraintsKnowledge and understanding of business driversPMI CertificationExperience reviewing project controls deliverables, governance documentation, project readiness, or quality assessment materialsAbility to assess and recommend solutions for assigned projectsExperience supporting or facilitating executive reviews and governance decision-making processesPreferred SkillsExperience with Board-level or executive-level capital project governanceExpert knowledge of project controls disciplines, including scheduling, cost management, risk management, scope management, change control, resource management, and performance metricsExperience performing project health assessments, project audits, stage gate reviews, quality assurance reviews, or governance readiness reviewsExperience developing governance frameworks, standards, procedures, checklists, scoring models, or assessment methodologiesKnowledge of estimating practices and earned value management principlesUtility industry experience strongly preferredEducation RequirementsBachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent experienceRequired Experience8 years of related experience or equivalentAdvanced knowledge of Project Management (preferably utility related)Quality control of project documentationProcess mapping/definitionWork Environment / Physical RequirementsAssignment is hybrid and mostly remote; advanced notice will be given when on-site presence is required at the Oakland location per business need.Open to local and non-local candidates; preference for candidates within the service territory.If the chosen candidate is within the service territory, a laptop, docking station, and charger will be provided. If the chosen candidate is outside the service territory, they must have a supplier or personal laptop to log in via Citrix or VDI; any additional equipment is to be provided by the supplier.BenefitsMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundAbout the ClientThis 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 that keep homes, businesses, and communities powered every day. As the energy sector undergoes rapid transformation, this organization sits at the center of it, managing the intersection of traditional infrastructure and emerging clean energy solutions creating genuine opportunities for engineers, technologists, tradespeople, and business professionals, including program managers, project controls specialists, data governance professionals, and systems analysts.About GTTGTT 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.Job Number: 26-12526 Industry: Operations & Management#LI-GTT #LI-Onsite #gttce