Wildfire Mitigation PMO Program Manager, Principal
PG&E
- Oakland, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
CA Maximum: $232,000&/ORBay Minimum: $144,000
Bay Maximum: $244,000This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.Job Responsibilities
- Applies depth and breadth of knowledge of Program Management to the most unique and complex problems. Works autonomously. Anticipates issues and develops innovative solutions. Demonstrates program leadership with internal & external stakeholders to support company goals.
- Recognized subject matter expert who may represent PG&E to external agencies on sensitive or complex issues. Partners with legal and regulatory relations teams in gathering, drafting, finalizing, and providing written and oral responses in wildfire-related regulatory, legislative, and other proceedings in developing messaging and strategy.
- May manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives. May lead initiatives that impact utility or industry developments.
- Manages all aspects of programs that are cross functional, complex, of broad scope and have a significant political impact on the line of business.
- Partners with Manager/Director to determine most appropriate and effective program performance metrics. Develops content and format for reports and dashboards. Prepares and presents regular updates to senior management, addressing issues and gaining buy in on solutions.
- Negotiates and sets productivity and unit cost targets. Prepares accurate forecasts, monitors spending, and develops and presents variance explanations. Develops business case for budget and/or additional funding during the year. Works closely with peers and leaders in line of business to ensure financial targets are understood and achieved.
- Monitors and ensures closure/completion of WMP commitments. Ensures adherence to defined workplan or TIP Sheet for the programs.
- Leads peers and partner organizations to develop and implement new and/ or improved processes, procedures, policies, controls and best practices to improve customer satisfaction, efficiencies, regulatory compliance and reduce costs.
- May manage major cross-functional projects that impact Wildfire Mitigation Plan development.
- Leads benchmarking efforts/projects in the industry to share information, seek best practices in electric program management. Develops recommendations for PG&E, develops proposals/business case and presents to senior management. Gains buy in and leads implementation.
- Represents the program as a subject matter expert and stakeholder on process improvement teams, regulatory filings, and various stakeholder groups.
- Develops communication and training plans. Ensures target audience is fully educated and adheres to program policies, processes, procedures. Ensures regulatory compliance with the program.
- May manage the process of awarding some program work to outside contractors.
- May act as business owner for specialized systems or tools used as part of the project work in the program. Works with IT and/or tool vendor on defining user needs and implementing enhancements/updates.
- Develops or provides significant input to PG&E leadership and/or other utilities with similar programs.
- Coaches and mentors less experienced employees.
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
- Job-related experience, 10 years
- Experience in maintenance and construction, electric.
- PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification
- Experience with regulatory processes.
- Expertise in communication, interpersonal/collaboration influence and negotiation and process management
- Analytical and creative problem solving, strategic decision-making ability.
- Strong meeting facilitation skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize work based on business need and risk assessments.
- Adaptability to adjust to changing business dynamics and priorities.