Senior OR Principal – Wildfire Community Engagement Program Manager

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

We're hiring for a position open to both Senior and Principal level candidates. The level will be determined based on the successful applicant's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills during the interview process. There is one position available.

Senior OR Principal – Wildfire Community Engagement Program Manager

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon. It’s core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities, and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic, and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.   

Innovators, relationship gurus, and team builders – we are looking for you! PGE’s Community Engagement team has an exciting opportunity to help the company reimagine how we engage with communities in more collaborative and inclusive decision-making processes. 

The Wildfire Community Engagement Program Manager will be responsible for the oversight, management, execution, and leadership of the Wildfire Mitigation Community Outreach and Engagement Plan. The outcome of this work directly impacts the Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) and relationship creation with PGE’s public safety partners, customers, and community members. 

As the Wildfire Community Engagement Program Manager, you will:  

Become the expert on your community to advise internal teams in support of making informed decisions. Develop and maintain positive relationships with community members to support engagement on wildfire mitigation. Identify meaningful input opportunities for communities on PGE projects and programs. Prepare engagement plans and incorporate tools to help communities understand and inform PGE’s wildfire mitigation outreach approach. Partner with internal teams to develop strategies to support community education and awareness about PGE programs and projects. Drive innovative thinking on new ways to reach communities who have not historically been a part of the decision-making process or engaged in public processes.   

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Brings experience in engaging communities on infrastructure projects and/or within complex regulatory environments   
• Is passionate about building relationships within communities   
• Is comfortable in a public-facing role in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking and meeting deadlines is par for the course  
• Embraces collaboration to advance meaningful engagement with internal and external partners  
• Understands that this position requires working on occasional nights and weekend days as a routine part of the position.

Job Function Summary 

Develops and manages programs to foster and maintain positive relationships with the community, within PGE’s service area and within High Fire Risk Zones.  Educates customers on wildfire emergency preparedness and actions PGE takes to maintain a safe, reliable power grid. Collaborates with other members of our team and serves as a wildfire community engagement subject matter expert on internal PGE teams. Brings problem solving skills, innovation and a positive attitude to the table to advance PGE programs and projects.  

Senior Level Key Job Information

Career: Requires in-depth knowledge and experience.

• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• May participate on teams during Public Safety Power Shutoffs and other emergency events 

Key Responsibilities

• General Typically specializes in one or more areas (sustainability, educational programs) and develops strategic object