Principal Electric Program Manager

Requisition ID # 173491 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Strategy & Growth

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

 

 

Department Overview

The Data Centers & Technology Growth Program is a dynamic team responsible for achieving breakthrough outcomes and delivering for PG&E’s largest commercial customers. This includes:

• Leading or supporting major initiatives such as PG&E’s new electric retail transmission tariff Rule 30
• Working with customers to guide them through the interconnection process and help identify solutions to meet their needs
• Directly impacting beneficial load growth by working with data center customers across the service territory, not just the South Bay
• Working in a cross functional manner with various other departments to deliver optimal outcomes for customers.
• Presenting complex matters to officers and senior leadership and recommending solutions.

 

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. The successful candidate must be self-driven, nimble, and able to work under ambiguity.

 

The role is classified as hybrid (0-3 days per week in office), working primarily from your remote office and in-person in the Oakland General Office, San Jose Office, San Ramon Conference Center or Dublin office to attend team meetings or as business needs require.

 

PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary 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, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.​ This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.  

 

PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position.  The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location.  The range to reasonably expect will be between the minimum to the midpoint of the range.  The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

 

Bay Area Minimum: $144,000.00

Bay Area Midpoint: $194,000.00

Bay Area Maximum: $244,000.00

 

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. 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 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, addressing issues and gaining 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