Hybrid Expert Program Manager

at Pacific Gas and Electric Company

• Job title: Expert Program Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $116,000 - $194,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Fresno, United States

About the role

• Principal Program Manager responsible for executing PG&E’s mission of safe and reliable operations. Leading projects and communications to engage all levels of the organization across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead visible projects and initiatives within defined scope, schedule, and cost.
• Driving execution and accountability to achieve strategic objectives.
• Develop and lead communication strategies to ensure efficient and effective information flow across ED&S, Restoration, FM, and Customer Care teams.
• Share recognition and timely messaging on highlights related to safety, quality, morale, delivery, and costs.
• Organize and facilitate team meetings, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) sessions, All Coworker Calls, and Leadership Meetings.
• Coordinate Director and ELT meetings to support leadership, strategy development, and culture change initiatives.
• Create, maintain, and execute Breakthrough and Joy@Work action plans to foster engagement and organizational effectiveness.
• Facilitate organizational newsletters and announcements, ensuring alignment across functional areas and organizations.
• Research, analyze, and respond to escalated inquiries and issues, developing recommendations.
• Present findings and make recommendations to management on suitable strategies and objectives.
• Compose, design, and prepare correspondence, presentations, communications, reports, and other materials, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Prepare daily reporting for missed targets to leadership.
• Work collaboratively with field teams to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• 8 years of related work experience
• PMP Certification
• Utility, energy industry experience; advanced understanding of the utility or energy industry drivers, issues and trends.
• Knowledge and understanding of Transmission, Distribution and Substation and /or Electric Operations
• Advanced knowledge of Program Management
• Ability to influence leaders inside and outside of the department through data analysis, insights and recommendations
• Ability to lead large and complex projects working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to create compelling business cases based on complex business environments and inputs
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements