IT Program Manager, Principal - Corporate Security Portfolio Delivery

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Principal IT Program Manager to lead projects and programs within our Corporate Security Portfolio Delivery team in PG&E Regions 4 and 5. This Role will be required to effectively translate business objectives and risk management strategies into specific and actionable projects and programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects and programs under his/her purview are executed effectively, efficiently and in compliance with PG&E, IT, and EPD&A PMO standards. This role works in partnership with stakeholders to execute physical security projects, deploying technology standards and executing technology projects and program delivery per standards. Acts as a thought leader, execution leader, collaborator, and information source to support team members and projects with an emphasis on ensuring that physical security products and solutions meet functional needs. Security Technology projects most often include a field component, such as access controls and video, which are deployed across PG&E’s vast service area. The selected candidate should be able to function effectively in a process-oriented environment with multiple stakeholders and gain consensus. The Role will oversee the work of several other project managers and analysts working in Regions 4 and/or 5. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory and will be agreed upon by the successful candidate and hiring leader. Monthly travel is required to the Bay Area as well as travel to the field on a weekly basis within Regions 4 and 5.

Requirements

BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or equivalent experience
10 years of experience managing one or more moderately complex program and/or project collections
Advanced understanding of project management principles and methodologies
Advanced knowledge and technical competence in physical security and/or computer system
General understanding of distributed control systems and low voltage and/or construction standards
Skilled in using the following programs – Excel, Word, Visio, other office tools
Workforce planning and resource management skills
Excellent communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills
Financial Acumen and experience with estimation and forecasting
Proficiency in negotiation and project scope and risk management

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in managing team of 3 or more, including project managers, analysts, vendors or technical resources
Experience with installation and service agreements and materials logistics
Experience working in the physical security domain – ideally as a field engineer, program or project manager
Experience working in a PMO environment as Project Lead or Project Manager for highly complex projects
Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI
ASIS Certified Protection Specialist (CPP) or Equivalent
ASIS Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP)
Software development, application configuration experience
Low-voltage design or installation skills or background
Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam and other drawing tools
Skills in Jira, Planisware or other portfolio management tools

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of projects and programs within Corporate Security. Projects can be small to large and vary in complexity. Programs and projects have defined start and end dates, a specific scope of work, a budget, required resources, and a specified performance objective to be achieved. Programs and projects can be short duration or span multiple years.
Successfully lead programs, regional projects or individual projects ranging in value from $20k to $5Mil
Managing the full lifecycle of programs and programs, to include complying with required deliverables
Overseeing the work of other project team members and contractors / vendors, including project managers and analysts
Defining, gathering, and documenting program and project requirements
Leveraging existing standards, and industry best practices to meet protection and project requirements
Writing clear, concise Statements of Work (SOWs) for Vendors
Clearly defining roles, ownership, and obtaining commitment for deliverables across multiple work groups and Vendors
Providing direction and leadership to other vendors and internal team members
Conducting site walk-downs and project kick-off meetings
Developing metrics, procedures, objectives and methods to assess project progress and meet quality objectives
Ensuring all project team members have the tools and training necessary to perform effectively
Recording, tracking and communicating issues, risks, changes, and status reports within PG&E project management tools and templates
Accurately and consistently forecasting project resource, material and contract costs within PG&E financial tools and templates
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify risks, and devise contingency plans
Developing and Maintaining up-to-date detailed project schedules and work plans
Coordinating and managing contractor safety requirements
Communicating status to stakeholders and leaders
Developing and maintaining a productive working relationship with Leaders, Team members, Sponsors, and Vendors
Preparing all project documentation for closure, storage, and possible auditing activities, ensuring technical accuracy and in accordance with procedures