Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 9 hours ago
Principal Program Manager - Location Flexible
Newark
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $244K/yr
10+ years expPacific Gas and Electric Company is a leading utility provider, and they are seeking a Principal Program Manager to oversee program implementation and operations. The role involves managing vendor relationships, developing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while driving the success of the program.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Applies depth and breadth of knowledge of Program Management to the most unique and complex problems. Works autonomously. Anticipates issues and develops innovative solutions. Demonstrates program leadership with internal & external stakeholders to support company goals. May design and develop new, complex programs
Recognized subject matter expert who may represent PG&E to external agencies on sensitive or complex issues. Partners with Government Relations or other partner organizations in developing messaging and strategy
Develops budget (expense, capital, and expenditures) and monitor, forecast and report on budget performance
Support the reliability command centers in electric T&D engineering with various tasks, assignments, and data requests
Develops both annual and long term program work plan forecast and budget. Regularly monitors costs vs. budget, presents status and prepares and proposes solutions to address variances
May manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives. May lead initiatives that impact utility or industry developments
Manages all aspects of programs that are cross functional, complex, of broad scope and have a significant financial or political impact on the line of business. Leads development of overall strategy to achieve program goals
Partners with leadership to determine most appropriate and effective program performance metrics. Develops content and format for reports and dashboards. Prepares and presents regular updates to senior management, addressing issues and gaining buy in on solutions
Partners with Work Planning/Resource Management teams to plan and forecast short- and long-term work to be completed as part of the program. Monitors and ensures closure/completion of projects and/or other program work orders. Ensures effective work scheduling and resources will be available to meet the work plan. Develops creative solutions to address resource issues
Develops communication and training plans. Ensures target audience is fully educated and adheres to program policies, processes, procedures. Ensures regulatory compliance with the program
Coaches and mentors less experienced employees
Identifying trends and focus areas based on asset classes, regions, etc
May manage major cross functional projects and initiatives
Demonstrates strategic leadership with internal stakeholders to support Company goals
Leads development of program goals and metrics to meet company goals and objectives. Collaborates across organization to ensure alignment of goals to support program
Responsible for utilizing other departments and teams to meet program goals
Organize and lead cross-utility project teams to influence utility, regulatory and/or industry decisions
Develops or provides significant input to PG&E leadership, other utilities with similar programs, industry and/or regulatory decision makers to influence market place and regulatory strategies impacting PG&E and its customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
10 years of related working experience
Preferred
PMP Certification
Advanced degree in business, engineering, science
Excellent Program and project management experience
In depth knowledge of electric utility processes, regulatory requirements, critical success factors, goals, and initiatives
Advanced financial management & budgeting skills and business acumen
Knowledge of applicable engineering principles, codes, regulations, policies, and procedure's related to the industry and PG&E
Expertise in communication, interpersonal/collaboration influence and negotiation and process management
Broad knowledge of project management, process improvement best practices, concepts, methods and techniques
Advanced presentation skills to effectively convey complex issues to internal and external parties of various levels. May need knowledge of various enterprise resource planning (ERP) system modules
Strong leadership and presentation skills
Experience working with SAP Financials and Work Management
Ability to use understanding of the business to help drive strategic decision making, and to recommend operational improvements
Ability to lead the largest most complex projects across the line of business supported (i.e. Customer Care, Human Resources, etc.)
Deep knowledge and expertise of business and or industry drivers
Ability to lead large and complex projects working with cross-functional teams
Ability to create compelling business cases based on complex business environments and inputs
Adept at addressing issues with diplomacy and tact
Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$30.29BKey Investors
DOE Loan Programs OfficeUS Department of Energy
2024-12-17Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2024-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $2.35B
2024-09-24Grant· $34.5M
Leadership Team
Patricia Poppe
Chief Executive Officer, PG&E Corporation
Sumeet Singh
Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company and EVP, Energy Delivery
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