Procurement Strategic Initiatives Program Manager, Expert

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

111d•$122,000 - $173,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Strategic Initiatives Program Manager, Expert is responsible for driving elements of the 2025 and long-term transformation initiatives to elevate PG&E's procurement function to best-in-class standards by implementing standardized processes, tools, frameworks, systems, and governance. This will enable PG&E to serve its hometowns safely, efficiently and affordably. This individual will drive various strategic initiatives, recommend initiative goals and strategies, drive strategy implementation, and support continuous improvement across the procurement lifecycle. The ideal candidate is an organized and highly accountable, self-starter with a strong ability to influence without authority, solve critical strategic problems, and remain detail-oriented while delivering to a broader goal. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland.

Requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
8 years of related experience or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
PMP Certification
Management Consulting experience
Knowledge of Utility and/or Procurement industry drivers
Advanced knowledge of Program Management
Ability to influence leaders inside and outside of the department through data analysis, insights and recommendations
Ability to lead large and complex projects working with cross-functional teams
Ability to create compelling business cases based on complex business environments and inputs
Adept at addressing issues with diplomacy and tact
Excellent negotiation skills
Organized thinker with the ability to learn quickly and exhibit comfort with ambiguity
Ability to lead without direct authority
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Applies broad expertise and advanced knowledge to wide-ranging issues
May act as a team lead and provide direction to less experienced employees
Works with Directors and Managers across functions to influence decisions
Communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences using a variety of media
Integrates industry knowledge related to data into everyday business practices and decision making.
Creates new and complex data models to facilitate business decisions.
Develops new or revises existing scopes of work to ensure compliance standards and deliverables are established.
Supports development of Five Year Strategic Plan for the LOB
Incorporates market and industry trends into strategic planning and development of Five-Year Strategic Plan.
Creates status reports to senior leaders, conveying key strategic industry information