Senior Program Manager, Governance & Best Practices

PG&E • Oakland, CA

95d • $97,000 - $162,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager, Procurement Governance & Best Practices, Senior may be responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of procurement policies, governance frameworks, procurement best practices, and continuous learning programs. This role may drive compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements, promote best practices, and enhance procurement capabilities across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker capable of optimizing procurement governance to drive efficiency and compliance, supporting PG&E's commitment to safe, reliable, and sustainable energy. This role will work closely with procurement leadership, procurement individual contributors, and cross-functional teams to ensure policies are relevant and enforceable. The position requires a balance of process improvement and hands-on execution to drive best-in-class procurement governance. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work headquarters.

Requirements

• 6 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent experience in business.

Nice To Haves

• 8 years experience in governance, procurement, supply chain, or strategic program management.
• Change Management Certification (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
• Lean Six Sigma Certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Program Management.
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to various levels of management.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with demanding time constraints.
• Ability to assess and recommend solutions for assigned projects.
• Adept at addressing issues with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to drive change management efforts, ensuring successful adoption of new processes, systems, and procurement strategies.
• Proven track record of leading and executing strategic initiatives in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Navigates and resolves complex challenges by applying strategic thinking and innovative approaches, redefining solutions to align with evolving business objectives.
• Supports cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders including Law, Ethics & Compliance, Finance, IT, Operations, and others to ensure procurement initiatives align with enterprise priorities.
• Communicates findings and recommendations to various levels of management.
• Works independently on most issues.
• Supports development and facilitation of strategic workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions, and executive presentations to drive alignment and decision-making.
• Develops and executes Lean strategies within Procurement, identifying and eliminating inefficiencies to drive process excellence.
• Develops reports, performs analysis and summarizes findings and recommendations and provides business insights.
• Responsible for key deliverables within the program.

Benefits

• Salary range for Bay Area: $102,000 - $162,000.
• Salary range for California: $97,000 - $154,000.
• Eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees