Program Manager, Expert
About The Position
The Program Manager manages Underground program unit capture, records of evidence, and audit response for Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) commitments. The role supports innovation by updating or identifying technologies, tools, techniques, methodologies, processes, standards, and other approaches to improve documentation, audit response, and regulatory reporting procedures within the Undergrounding program. The Underground Program organization works across internal teams and engages external stakeholders to support undergrounding 10,000 miles of distribution lines and reduce wildfire risk. This position leads complex or midsize process-improvement projects, manages department expense budgets, communicates project status, analyzes complex data, and provides guidance to colleagues and stakeholders in a changing regulatory environment. The role is hybrid and based in Oakland, with travel of up to 50 percent of working time. The stated annual salary range is $129,000 to $207,000, with a midpoint of $168,000. The employer notes that the individual hired would not be expected to land at or near the top half of the range, subject to the circumstances of the case.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business.
- Eight years of related experience or equivalent.
- Ability to travel up to 50 percent of working time.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex or midsize projects associated with process improvements.
- Identify stakeholders, technologies, and delivery channels best suited for procedures.
- Develop and manage the department expense budget.
- Communicate project status to stakeholders.
- Mentor and guide less experienced colleagues.
- Present findings and recommendations to management.
- Analyze complex data models requiring customized reports and data, and present recommendations.
- Apply broad expertise across projects in multiple disciplines, including civil, electrical, engineering, or construction disciplines.
- Contribute expertise to a growing team and changing regulatory environment.
- Compile and interpret internal drawings and relevant data for unit capture and project records.
- Validate progress against mapping milestones and asset knowledge.
- Guide others on complex industry regulatory and compliance considerations.
- Conduct in-depth quality assurance reviews and validate documentation within the Underground program.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
