Principal Program Manager, ESD (Enterprise Service Delivery) Procurement
About The Position
The Principal Program Manager oversees the implementation and operations of key programs at PG&E. This role will help improve efficiencies, supplier performance, communication, and collaboration. The Principal Program Manager manages vendor relationships, provides direction to external partners, and collaborates with internal teams to develop and execute program strategies. Key responsibilities include collaborating with colleagues across the organization to support demand planning and develop category plans, helping develop LOB strategies, and assisting with supplier management. This role works closely with both the Line of Business (LOB), Strategic Sourcing, and Materials. Strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders ensures continuous improvement and long-term program success. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and our Oakland HQ. PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary 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, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Requirements
- 10 years of related experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Nice To Haves
- 10+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, strategic program management, or consulting roles
- Experience in an Enterprise Service Delivery organization
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in business
- PMP Certification
- Change Management Certification (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR)
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- Ability to use understanding of the business to help drive strategic decision making, and to recommend operational improvements
- Ability to influence leaders inside and outside of the department through data analysis, insights, and recommendations
- Ability to lead the largest and most complex projects across Procurement
- Ability to create compelling business cases based on complex business environments and inputs
- Adept at addressing issues with diplomacy and tact
Responsibilities
- Recognized subject matter expert who represents PG&E in regulatory and/or industry forums on subject of expertise
- May manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives.
- 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
- Solves unique and complex problems, anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions.
- Drives cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders in Finance, IT, Operations, and Business Units to ensure procurement initiatives align with enterprise priorities.
- Integrates industry knowledge related to data into everyday business practices and decision making
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
