Expert Program Manager - Clean Energy Transportation

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

8d•$129,000 - $207,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clean Energy Transportation (CET) group is seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to lead PG&E’s Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program and other strategic initiatives that promote electric vehicle adoption. The role manages program operations, budgets, regulatory requirements, customer and stakeholder engagement, and reporting, while identifying ways to expand the transportation electrification portfolio. It requires collaboration with internal teams and external parties, including investor-owned utilities, Community Based Organizations, regulators, vendors, and customers. The successful candidate will apply program management expertise in a regulated environment, develop well-reasoned solutions, resolve issues, and improve program delivery. The position supports regulatory compliance and reporting to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and/or the California Air Resources Board (CARB). It is hybrid, based between a remote office and an assigned work location according to business needs; Oakland, California, is the preferred work location. Travel may be required. The Bay Area salary range is $129,000 to $207,000, with the expected range between the minimum and midpoint ($168,000). The position is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Eight years of experience.
Strong background in program, product, and/or project management.
Experience operating in a regulated environment under the jurisdiction of the CPUC or CARB.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills and the ability to solve complex problems.
Knowledge of and attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience improving processes.
Experience administering rebate and incentive programs.
Experience developing and maintaining program budgets and long-term forecasts, approving vendor invoices, and managing ongoing accruals.
Detail-oriented with excellent organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with transportation electrification and electric vehicles.
Experience implementing CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulations.
Interest, willingness, and aptitude to learn new subjects related to Transportation Electrification.

Responsibilities

Apply broad expertise and advanced program management knowledge to implement and administer the Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program.
Oversee daily program implementation, including operational tasks, technical elements, regulatory requirements, customer and external stakeholder engagement, budget monitoring, and metrics reporting.
Drive best practices and efficiencies to deliver program goals.
Manage contracts to ensure goals are met and the program remains within budget.
Collaborate with internal team members to meet program goals and equity compliance targets while prioritizing a successful end-to-end customer experience.
Manage relationships with external stakeholders and Community Based Organizations (CBOs).
Partner with Regulatory and Compliance staff to ensure regulatory compliance and support regulatory activities by providing information for filings and data requests and meeting with regulators.
Oversee program data and develop lessons learned to share with key stakeholders.
Represent the company externally at local events, trade shows, and industry panels.
Provide direct customer support and creatively solve problems.