Program Manager, Principal

PG&E•Oakland, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manages aspects of the Electric Grid Interconnection’s Rule 21 program implementation and operations. Ensures program operates effectively and meets customer expectations. Will stand up and maintain an effective program operating review strategy for senior leadership while collaborating with stakeholders throughout the end to end process to identify challenges and opportunities for improvement. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. Headquarters will be the Oakland General Office.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
Job-related experience, 10 years
Travel may be required

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification
Ability to use understanding of the business to help drive strategic decision making, and to recommend operational improvements
Ability to lead the largest most complex projects across the line of business supported (i.e. Customer Care, Human Resources, etc.)
Deep knowledge and expertise of business and or industry drivers
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

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.
Coaches and mentors less experienced employees
Solves unique and complex problems, anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions.
Demonstrates strategic leadership with internal stakeholders to support Company goals.
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.
Leads large statewide energy efficiency programs or efforts on behalf of PG&E to resolve issues and conflicts or to educate other parties.
Develops or provides significant input to PG&E leadership, other utilities with similar programs, industry and/or regulatory decision makers to influence market place and regulatory strategies impacting PG&E and its customers.