Principal, Program Manager (Flexible location)

Requisition ID # 169252

Job Category: Project / Program Management

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Operations - Other

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Position Summary

Manages aspects of program implementation and operations. Ensures program operation is effective. Responsibilities typically include supporting Program Management in achieving program metrics and objectives.

- Manage relationships with and provide direction to vendor(s).

- Developing and monitoring budgets and forecasts.

- Developing, measuring, and reporting on the success of the program.

- Partner with the marketing organization, vendors, and external partners to develop and implement strategies to promptly reach the appropriate customer audience.

- Identifying and maintaining strong working relationships with all strategic programs and partners.

- Partner with Regulatory and Compliance staff to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and support regulatory activities by supplying information for filings, data requests, and meetings with regulators.

- Identify stakeholders and communicate within and outside of PG&E.

- Developing and implementing policies and procedures.

- Identifying new partners, technologies, and delivery channels.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company, in good faith, believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation 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, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. Although we estimate that the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum: $140,000

Bay Area Mid-Point: $189,000

Bay Area Maximum: $238,000

&/OR

California Minimum: $133,000

California Mid-Point: $180,000

California Maximum: $226,000

This position is hybrid. You will work from your remote office and your assigned location based on business needs. The headquarters location is flexible within the PG&E service territory.

Job Responsibilities

- Recognized subject matter expert who represents PG&E in regulatory and industry forums on the subject of expertise.

- May manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives.

- Coaches and mentors less experienced employees.

- Solves unique and complex problems, anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions.

- Demonstrates strategic leadership with internal stakeholders to support Company goals.

- Lead the development of program goals and metrics to meet company goals and objectives. Collaborates across the organization to ensure alignment of goals to support the program.

- Responsible for utilizing other departments and teams to meet program goals.

- Organize and lead cross-utility project teams to influence decisions within utilities, regulations, and the industry.

- Develops or provides significant input to PG&E leadership, other utilities with similar programs, and industry and regulatory decision-makers to influence marketplace and regulatory strategies impacting PG&E and its customers.

Qualifications

Minimum:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

- Ten years of related experience or equivalent

Desired:

- Master’s degree in a job-related discipline or equivalent experience.

- PMP Certification.

- Team leadership and ability to collaborate effectively.

- Excellent organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.

- Creative and strategic problem-solving skills to develop new, innovative solutions.

- Strong analytical and writing skills to create compelling business cases based on complex business environments and inputs.

- Ability to understand the business to help drive strategic decision-making and recommend operational improvements.

- Ability to lead the most significant, most complex projects across the line of business supported.

- Deep knowledge and expertise of business and or industry drivers.

- Ability to lead large and complex projects working with cross-functional teams.

- Adept at addressing issues with diplomacy and tact.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)