Principal Program Manager

PG&E•Oakland, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Program Manager is a senior, execution-oriented leader and key orchestrator and advisor in the Office of the President & EVP of Customer & Corporate Affairs (C&CA). Working with the EVP’s Chief of Staff, the role supports the EVP’s agenda by designing and running engagement strategies, leading complex initiatives, and enabling effective execution across internal and external arenas. Assignments may focus on internal coworker engagement or external executive support, and the role is expected to work across both areas as business needs arise. It relies on lateral leadership, trusted execution, and strong cross-functional partnerships. The position reports to the EVP’s Chief of Staff. The role is hybrid, working from a remote office and the Oakland General Office once per week and based on business needs. It may require occasional travel and flexible hours based on executive and business needs. The stated Bay Area salary range is $144,000 to $244,000. The position is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
10 or more years of experience in program management, executive support, business operations, communications, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience supporting senior leaders in complex, matrixed organizations.
Willingness to support occasional travel and flexible hours based on executive and business needs.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong executive judgment, discretion, and ability to operate effectively in high-visibility environments.
Proven ability to lead complex work laterally across organizations.
Ability to move between strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
Experience using AI tools.
Skill in shaping agendas, narratives, and experiences to drive clarity and outcomes.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and presentation development.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
Experience working in or supporting a Chief of Staff or executive office.
Strong background in engagement strategy, large-scale meetings, or executive communications.

Responsibilities

Orchestrate executive-level engagements for the Office of the President, including internal coworker forums and external engagements.
Design and run complex meetings and experiences, including leadership meetings, all-coworker meetings, offsites, and strategic working sessions.
Prepare briefing materials and run-of-show content to support executive effectiveness.
Support external-facing engagements for the President/EVP of C&CA, including speaking engagements, events, site visits, and stakeholder interactions.
Coordinate talking points and briefing materials with Communications and enterprise teams.
Staff executive engagements as needed to ensure seamless execution and follow-through.
Support preparation of materials for the Board and other senior forums.
Lead complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple enterprise partners.
Anticipate issues, surface risks, and develop solutions in fast-moving or ambiguous environments.
Exercise sound judgment and discretion on sensitive or high-visibility work.
Partner with C&CA Business Operations leadership on metrics reporting, budget attainment, and operational discipline.
Help solve problems related to metrics, business operations, or emerging performance issues.
Lead through influence, building trust and momentum across leaders, peers, and partners.
Coach or mentor others as needed; people leadership responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.
Demonstrate executive presence and navigate complex organizational dynamics with diplomacy and tact.