Program Manager, Principal

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

1d•$144,000 - $244,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Program Manager manages aspects of program implementation and operations and ensures the program is operating effectively. The role is within Transmission & Substation (T&S), which is responsible for maintenance and construction of the electric transmission system, project and construction, generation interconnections, work and resource management, compliance, and temporary generation. T&S also performs high-risk maintenance and construction activities to improve public safety and grid operations. The position leads cross-functional projects or teams, manages a department expense budget, communicates project status to stakeholders, mentors colleagues, presents findings, and makes recommendations to management. It works with management and senior leadership across functions to influence decisions. The position is hybrid and located in Oakland. The listed pay range is $144,000 to $244,000, with a midpoint of $194,000. The role is also eligible to participate in PG&E discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Ten years of job-related experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a job-related discipline or equivalent experience.
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional projects or teams.
Identify new partners, technologies, and delivery channels.
Develop and manage the department expense budget.
Monitor expenses against the forecast and explain or justify budget items and variances.
Communicate project status to all stakeholders.
Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.
Present findings and make recommendations to management.
Work with all levels of management and senior leadership across functions to influence decisions.