Director, Chief of Staff

Requisition ID # 161430 

 

Job Category: Business Operations / Strategy 

Job Level: Director/Chief

Business Unit: Information Technology

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

 

 

 

 

Position Summary

 

The Chief of Staff (COS) reports directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Product and Enterprise Platforms (P&EP).  The COS plays a key role on the leadership team and works closely with key internal leaders to ensure the information Technology organization effectively executes the purpose, virtues, stands, True North Strategy, financial targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and other goals of the Company and the organization.

 

The role of COS provides a rare opportunity to interact with and influence Sr. Leadership within IT and the business.  The COS will facilitate and participate in leadership discussions spanning a broad range of topics including major programs, financial, compliance, operational, personnel, strategic planning, and coordination across P&EP.  The successful candidate may also oversee and lead complex projects and initiatives and will have a team of co-workers responsible for all aspects of the P&EP business. 

 

As a trusted counsel, the role requires a highly resourceful individual with emotional intelligence, self-motivation, strong analytical and presentation skills.  The role requires an individual who is capable and willing to do the most mundane tasks to the most complex depending on the needs of the SVP and P&EP organization.    

 

This position is classified as a hybrid work type. The successful candidate should generally plan to work from the Oakland General Office 2-3 days per week, on average, and may be asked to occasionally work from other PG&E job sites, as business needs arise.

 

Reporting Relationship

 

Reports into the SVP, Products & Enterprise Solutions.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

Strategic, Functional and Project Leadership

• Lead a team of co-workers specialized in finance, compliance, logistics, administration and program management.
• Lead special projects requested by the SVP and hold others accountable for their participation and deliverables, including ensuring timely follow-up on action items or specific requests.
• Manage the financial planning, budget, and operational performance of the department.
• Collaborate with the Office of the CIO to establish and/or perpetuate the purpose, priorities, goals, and expectations of the organization.
• Work with IT leadership team to deliver, monitor, and communicate progress towards the goals.
• Work with the P&EP leadership team, and other partners across the Company to create a Breakthrough performance environment and pursue Breakthrough outcomes.
• Act as a liaison for the SVP, helping to provide guidance, input, perspective; and ensuring that work moves forward in a timely manner and is effectively communicated to stakeholders.
• Identify and provide recommendations on improvements across the organization.
• Provide leadership on strategy work, including the True North Strategy elements that touch the work of the Information Technology organization.
• Assist in handling a wide range of coworker and customer issues such as escalated complaints, solicitations, and other requests, and effectively coordinate resolution with the appropriate organizations. Participate in and facilitate, as needed, Lean problem-solving, waste elimination sessions.
• Track performance on multi-spectrum KPIs across P&EP.  

 

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