Program Manager, Principal

PG&E•Oakland, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager, Principal manages the implementation and operations of the EGI training program, ensuring the program is developed and operating effectively. The role leads change management with internal and external stakeholders and ensures the training roadmap is fully implemented and operational. The position supports Electric Transmission & Distribution’s Service Planning and Design organization, which delivers new gas and electric service through the New Business Process. The role develops and implements EGI training strategy, supports rollouts of process and system improvements, coordinates and delivers estimating-program training, and drives development of new resources and tools. This is a hybrid position, working from a remote office and an assigned work location within PG&E’s Service Territory based on business need. Travel may be required up to 15%. The posted salary ranges are $144,000–$244,000 in the Bay Area or $137,000–$232,000 in California, and the position is eligible for PG&E discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
10 years of job-related experience.
Travel may be required up to 15%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a job-related discipline or equivalent experience.
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Two years of EGI or engineering experience.
Ability to use business understanding to drive strategic decision-making and recommend operational improvements.
Ability to lead large and complex projects with cross-functional teams.
Deep knowledge and expertise of business and/or industry drivers.
Ability to create compelling business cases based on complex business environments and inputs.
Ability to address issues with diplomacy and tact.

Responsibilities

Represent PG&E as a recognized subject matter expert in regulatory and/or industry forums.
Manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives as needed; lead the largest and most complex projects across the supported line of business.
Coach and mentor less experienced employees.
Solve unique and complex problems, anticipate issues, and develop innovative solutions.
Provide strategic leadership with internal stakeholders to support company goals.
Lead development of program goals and metrics aligned with company goals and objectives.
Collaborate across the organization and utilize other departments and teams to align with and meet program goals.
Organize and lead cross-utility project teams to influence utility, regulatory, and/or industry decisions.
Develop, measure, and report on program success.
Provide significant input to PG&E leadership, other utilities, industry, and/or regulatory decision-makers to influence program strategies affecting PG&E and its customers.
Develop and implement EGI training strategy.
Support effective rollouts of process and system improvements through communication and coordination.
Coordinate and deliver training for the estimating program and drive development of new resources and tools.
Influence decisions and provide recommendations for changes that advance the success and cost effectiveness of the estimating training program.