Principal Program Manager - Enterprise Protection, Data & Analytics Business Operations

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a challenging and fast paced Principal level role in PG&E’s EPD&A’s Business Operations organization. It is integral for alignment across the various Cybersecurity teams within EPD&A as well as across IT and Enterprise to provide essential business capabilities. You will participate in leadership discussions spanning a broad range of topics including financial, operational, personnel, strategic planning, technical, and cross functional collaboration. You will be responsible to leverage PG&E’s Lean Performance Playbook to organize and operate command centers, Operating Reviews (OR), leveraging visual management and metrics to drive EPD&A’s True North Strategy and Business Plans. The successful candidate should clear and concise communication skills, leadership skills, analytical skills and a demonstrated track record and background in LEAN. The position is a high performing individual contributor and will report to the Director of EPD&A Business Operations at PG&E. The role is hybrid, working from your remote office and in-person at the Oakland General Office between 2-3 days, on average, per week. Occasionally, your presence to other Bay Area locations may be required.

Requirements

BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or equivalent work experience
10 years of relevant experience in Information Technology, project management or related business areas

Nice To Haves

Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of Change Management and Process Improvements
Working knowledge of implementing LEAN and process improvements
Excellent problem solving, analytical, technical, written, verbal communication and facilitation skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to executives
Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite of applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project.
A demonstrated ability to effectively navigate complex organizational, process, technical and political challenges with minimal direction and supervision
A demonstrated and proactive ability to help explain necessary trade-offs and balances between immediate and tactical needs or issues with senior executives
Extensive knowledge of building and reporting on metrics and KPIs
Experience in operations in the line of business supported, highly desirable
A demonstrated ability to effectively navigate complex organizational process, technical challenges with minimal direction and supervision.
Working knowledge of technology implementations, dependencies, and risks
Working knowledge of systems like SAP, PRJ, ARIBA, ATLAS
Working knowledge of implementing process improvements
Organized, strategically focused, detail oriented, and able to deal with ambiguity in a constantly evolving fast paced environment
Highly collaborative, able to work cross-functionally; possessing ability to forge relationships and partner
Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment with rapidly shifting priorities
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Ability to learn new technology and concepts quickly

Responsibilities

Support the EPD&A org across a multitude of portfolio operations functions associated but not limited to planning for True North Strategy, Business Plan Deployment, financial management, tracking and report out of strategic activities, lean operating reviews, mapping of KPIs and coordination of employee engagement activities
Strategy – Act as “front door” for strategy activities and manage updates and delivery against relevant TNS business plans (e.g., TNS Business Plan for the Data Teams)
LEAN Stewardship – Lead EPDA teams through the 5 plays of LEAN, execute and operate on Lean processes, including implementing and conducting operating rhythms, tracking KPIs
Board of Director (BoD) – Track BoD commitments and organize and contribute to BoD updates
Culture / Large Meetings – Facilitate large format meetings, BPD, TNS workshops
Guides the overall direction for development of departmental analytics for strategic, operational, and financial planning efforts and serves as key departmental interface for the EPD&A portfolio
Coordinates and manages BPD, TNS, Tactical Implementation Plans (TIP), Plan on Page (POP), build outs and tracking, similar planning processes and prioritization (annual, quarterly, PI planning as needed)
Coordinates for alignment and integration with OCIO, Enterprise TNS teams, Functional Areas for activities associated with planning, KPIs, Business Plan Development and reporting across the various EPD&A Orgs
Financial – Manage team financial planning and actuals, including confirmation and management of chargeback commitments
Planning – Interlock plans with broad set of organizations
Uses various tools and techniques for estimating costs, building, and tracking KPIs, building leadership presentations associated with EPD&A
Ensures timely and effective communication regarding the mapping of initiatives to goals to stakeholders, including presenting information to EPD&A orgs, OCIO, IT and business leaders outlining portfolio specifics
Works with senior leadership to develop effective communication and on-going support of EPD&A strategic vision and goals