Requisition ID # 162534 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Senior Manager

Business Unit: Electric Operations

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Dublin; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels Camp; Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch Camp; Bear Valley; Belden; Bellota; Belmont; Benicia; Berkeley; Brentwood; Brisbane; Buellton; Burney; Buttonwillow; Calistoga; Campbell; Canyon Dam; Canyondam; Capitola; Caruthers; Chico; Clearlake; Clovis; Coalinga; Colusa; Concord; Concord; Corcoran; Cottonwood; Cupertino; Daly City; Danville; Davis; Dinuba; Downieville; Emeryville; Eureka; Fairfield; Folsom; Fort Bragg; Fortuna; Fremont; French Camp; Fresno; Fresno; Fulton; Garberville; Geyserville; Gilroy; Goodyear; Grass Valley; Guerneville; Half Moon Bay; Hayward; Hinkley; Hollister; Holt; Houston; Huron; Jackson; Kerman; King City; Lakeport; Lemoore; Lincoln; Linden; Livermore; Lodi; Loomis; Los Banos; Lower Lake; Madera; Magalia; Manteca; Manton; Mariposa; Martell; Marysville; Maxwell; Menlo Park; Merced; Meridian; Millbrae; Milpitas; Modesto; Monterey; Montgomery Creek; Morgan Hill; Morro Bay; Moss Landing; Mountain View; Napa; Needles; Newark; Newman; Novato; Oakdale; Oakhurst; Oakland; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Point Arena; Potter Valley; Quincy; Rancho Cordova; Red Bluff; Redding; Richmond; Ridgecrest; Rio Vista; Rocklin; Roseville; Round Mountain; Sacramento; Salida; Salinas; San Bruno; San Carlos; San Francisco; San Francisco; San Jose; San Luis Obispo; San Mateo; San Rafael; San Ramon; San Ramon; Sanger; Santa Cruz; Santa Maria; Santa Nella; Santa Rosa; Selma; Shaver Lake; Sonoma; Sonora; South San Francisco; Springville; Stockton; Storrie; Taft; Tracy; Turlock; Twain; Ukiah; Vacaville; Vallejo; Walnut Creek; Wasco; Watsonville; West Sacramento; Wheatland; Whitmore; Willits; Willow Creek; Willows; Windsor; Winters; Woodland; Yuba City

 

 

Department Overview

The Electric Operations, Quality Management Process and Organizational Development team initiates, monitors, coordinates and supports process improvement initiatives that have a direct impact on Electric Operations work efficiency objectives and support Electric Operations overall strategic plan. The team partners closely with leaders in Electric Operations, Risk and Regulatory Compliance, and other Quality Management teams to select and drive relevant projects to greater efficiency and productivity. 

 

Position Summary

Electric Program Management leadership manages teams in the planning, execution and ongoing monitoring/management for all system-wide work (or projects) in a major work category (program). Work categories may include internally planned work such as maintenance and construction required for compliance or externally generated work such as new business or work requested by others. Incumbents may be involved in program design, execution or both. The incumbent continually monitors internal and external factors that affect the planning, forecasting and successful execution of the program work and determines, recommends and implements adjustments as needed. The leader ensuring work is completed and verifies that activities are compliant with applicable regulations, tariffs, standards and work procedures. Incumbents foster a safe work culture and environment, ensuring that employees adhere to all company and regulatory safety policies, practices and requirements.

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.

 

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.  Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

 

Bay Minimum: $155,000
Bay Maximum: $265,000

 

&/OR

 

CA Minimum: $147,000
CA Maximum: $252,000

 

This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. 
 

 

 

 

Job Responsibilities

 

Assigned to multiple programs that represent a significant financial impact on the annual work plan of Electric Operations. Approximate program portfolio size of 8 to 10 program, totaling $800 million to $900 million in annual work. Leads staff to oversee the design and/or implementation of assigned Electric Operations program work for the entire service territory. Types of program work may include maintenance and construction, large volume customer requests or expansion of existing types of work. Leads the annual and/or multi-year forecasting and planning process for assigned program work, considering factors that might affect demand for work, expected volumes and unit costs, partnering with related departments/leaders. Leads the preparation of detailed cycle work plans and/or regular reviews of actual work completions vs. forecasts and partners with team and leadership to address variances. Leads the allocations of approved program funds or work/projects to the different operating divisions/areas/regions based on such factors as historical spending, project specific data provided by the field, changes in customer requirements or other internal or external program stakeholders. Oversees the development of metrics and monitors performance of work within assigned program. Sets and achieves department goals in support of established functional objectives. Reviews performance metrics to determine overall trending. Develops and delivers presentation on program status, risk and corrective measures to leaders of various levels, Leads process improvement initiatives for program management. Oversees process and procedure development, implementation, communications and training for new programs and/or changes to existing programs. Coaches staff to identify gaps in work methods, procedures, processes or training and partners with stakeholders to recommend solutions. May function as a consultant, subject matter expert or a project manager depending upon the needs of the various business partners. Ensures work is prioritized based on available resources, size of the project portfolio, costs, risks, exposures or customer needs, while remaining compliant with applicable regulations. Ensures that all programs are managed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, filings, tariffs and follow established guiding principles/best practices. Monitors compliance with Company and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulations, construction standards, and requirements. Develops policies and relevant governance, processes, infrastructure, documentation and tools to support the program. Ensures required CPUC reporting on the program work is completed and delivered to the appropriate parties. May develop and/or provide expert witness testimony or other information to CPUC or other external agency. Depending on nature of project work in program, may have interface with external customer organizations. Handles sensitive, escalated customer issues. May participate as a member of the Incident Command structure during times of significant events, such as storms, or earthquakes. Manages staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.

 

Qualifications

Minimum:

 

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience 10 years of relevant experience in areas such as: electric construction, maintenance, service planning, compliance, financial planning or quality control/assurance. 3 years leadership or team lead experience 

 

Desired:

 

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification Extensive knowledge of electric utility business operations practices such as maintenance & construction, estimating, design and planning. Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements or tariffs for assigned program work. Advanced knowledge of project and program management concepts, methods and practices. Leadership, coaching and change management skills. Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to develop and deliver presentations to various audiences. High level influence and negotiation ability to obtain resolution on significant issues. Analytical problem solving and strategic decision-making ability. Adaptability to adjust to changing business dynamics and priorities. Excellent customer service skills. Strong business and financial acumen to develop & propose and/or monitor and manage program budget. Knowledge of process improvement concepts, methods and best practices. Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system.