Program/Project Manager

ENTRUST•San Ramon, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Project Manager in the Project Management Office, you will lead and manage projects that involve the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical systems and solutions. Your role will require strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices, as well as effective project management skills to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clients. You’ll be at the heart of our projects, ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Your day will involve developing comprehensive project plans that outline the scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines. You’ll allocate and coordinate resources, including engineers, technicians, equipment, and materials, to keep the project on track. You’ll provide technical guidance and expertise to our engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Establishing strong communication channels with clients will be key, as you’ll need to understand their requirements, provide updates, and address any concerns. Additionally, you’ll monitor project budgets and expenditures to ensure we stay within financial targets. This is a hybrid role in the Dublin area. Program Manager – PMO Center of Excellence (CoE) for our client PG&E We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project/Program Manager to join the New Business PMO Center of Excellence (CoE) team at PG&E. This role requires a results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can lead initiatives from concept through execution with minimal direction.

Requirements

Strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices.
Effective project management skills.
Proven Project Management experience, preferably within a consulting or advisory environment, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities and ambiguous situations.
Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-changing environment with evolving business needs.
Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong presentation skills, including development of high-quality materials for leadership using the Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.).
Highly self-motivated and proactive (“self-starter”), with the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
Strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward action, with the ability to quickly assess situations and drive decisions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within or supporting a PMO or Center of Excellence (CoE) framework.
Ability to quickly build credibility and trust with stakeholders across functions.
Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and follow-through.
Experience in utilities, energy, or regulated industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage projects that involve the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical systems and solutions.
Develop comprehensive project plans that outline the scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
Allocate and coordinate resources, including engineers, technicians, equipment, and materials, to keep the project on track.
Provide technical guidance and expertise to our engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Establish strong communication channels with clients, understand their requirements, provide updates, and address any concerns.
Monitor project budgets and expenditures to ensure we stay within financial targets.
Lead and manage cross-functional projects supporting New Business initiatives, ensuring alignment with PMO CoE standards, governance, and best practices.
Partner with stakeholders across business, operations, and technology to define scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
Drive project execution end-to-end, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
Rapidly ramp up on new initiatives and independently take ownership to deliver outcomes (“jump in and run”).
Develop and deliver compelling executive-level presentations, status updates, and reporting artifacts.
Ensure consistent use of PMO methodologies, tools, and documentation standards across projects.
Foster strong stakeholder relationships and maintain clear, concise communication throughout the project lifecycle.