Principal Electric Program Manager

Position Summary

As part of this team, you will work with a group of large load customers to help them achieve their interconnection goals. This will include coordinating and leading aspects of PG&E’s study process, performing tariff application reviews, writing contracts, solving unique problems, and supporting or leading major initiatives.

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.
• May design and develop new, complex programs.
• Recognized subject matter expert who may represent PG&E to external agencies on sensitive or complex issues.
• PARTNERS WITH GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OR OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN DEVELOPING MESSAGING AND STRATEGY.
• MAY MANAGE MAJOR CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES.
• LEADS INITIATIVES THAT IMPACT UTILITY OR INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS.
• MANAGES ALL ASPECTS OF PROGRAMS THAT ARE CROSS FUNCTIONAL, COMPLEX, OF BROAD SCOPE AND HAVE A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL OR POLITICAL IMPACT ON THE LINE OF BUSINESS.
• LEADS DEVELOPMENT OF OVERALL STRATEGY TO ACHIEVE PROGRAM GOALS.
• 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, ADDRESSES ISSUES AND GAINS BUY-IN ON SOLUTIONS.
• DEVELOPS BOTH ANNUAL AND LONG TERM PROGRAM WORK PLAN FORECAST AND BUDGET.
• REGULARLY MONITORS COSTS VS. BUDGET, PRESENTS STATUS AND PREPARES AND PROPOSES SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS VARIANCES.
• 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 CLOSER WITH PEERS AND LEADERS IN LINE OF BUSINESS TO ENSURE FINANCIAL TARGETS ARE UNDERSTOOD AND ACHIEVED.
• PARTNERS WITH WORK PLANNING/RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TEAMS TO PLAN AND FORECAST SHORT AND LONG TERM WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS PART OF THE PROGRAM.
• MONITORS AND ENSURES CLOSURE/CLOSURE OF PROJECTS AND/OR OTHER PROGRAM WORK ORDERS.
• ENSURES EFFECTIVE WORK SCHEDULING AND RESOURCES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO MEET THE WORK PLAN.
• LEADS CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS RESOURCE ISSUES.
• 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.
• SUPPORTS THE GRC WITNESS WITH TESTIMONY DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING DATA AND REQUEST RESPONSE SUPPORT.
• 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.
• MANAGES RFP PROCESS.
• PARTNERS WITH THE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT ON CONTRACT TERMS, SCOPE AND COST, AND NEGOTIATIONS.
• 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.
• MAY SUPERVISE 1-2 DIRECT REPORTS.
• LEADS WORK TEAMS OR GROUPS.
• MAY REQUIRE SOME TRAVEL.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• 10 years of job-related experience
• Desired Experience: in maintenance and construction, electric
• PMP-Project Management Professional certification