Principal, Program Manager - VM Quality Management

Company: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

Requisition ID# 160585Job Category: Project / Program ManagementJob Level: Manager/PrincipalBusiness Unit: Operations - OtherWork Type: HybridJob Location: Santa RosaPosition Summary Manages aspects of Vegetation Management Quality program implementation and operations. Ensures program operation is effective. Responsibilities typically include some or most of the following supporting Program Management to ensure attainment of program metrics/objectives.

• Manage relationships with and provide direction to vendor(s).
• Developing and monitoring budgets and forecasts.
• Developing, measuring, and reporting on the success of the program.
• Partnering with vendors, internal stakeholders and external partners to develop and implement Quality Management strategies. .
• Identifying and maintaining strong working relationships with all strategic programs and partners.
• Partner with Regulatory and Compliance staff to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and support regulatory activities by supplying information for filings, data requests, and meetings with regulators.
• Identify stakeholders and communicate within and outside of PG&E.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Identifying new partners, technologies, and delivery channels.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, collective bargaining agreements, 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.A reasonable salary range is:Bay Area Minimum: $140,000Bay Area Maximum: $238,000&/ORCalifornia Minimum: $133,000California Maximum: $226,000

• This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.
• This position is hybrid. You will work from your remote office and your assigned location based on business needs. The headquarters location is flexible within the PG&E service territory.Responsibilities:
• Recognized subject matter expert who represents PG&E in regulatory and industry forums on the subject of expertise.
• May manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced employees.
• Solves unique and complex problems, anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates strategic leadership with internal stakeholders to support Company goals.
• Lead the development of program goals and metrics to meet company goals and objectives. Collaborates across the organization to ensure alignment of goals to support the program.
• Responsible for utilizing other departments and teams to meet program goals.
• Organize and lead cross-utility project teams to influence utility, regulatory, and industry decisions.
• Leads system wide vegetation management quality initiatives and programs to meet internal and external commitments.
• Develops or provides significant input to PG&E leadership, other utilities with similar programs, and industry and regulatory decision-makers to influence marketplace and regulatory strategies impacting PG&E and its customers.QualificationsMinimum:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Ten years of related experience or equivalentDesired:
• Master's degree.
• PMP Certification.
• Ability to understand the business to help drive strategic decision-making and recommend operational improvements.
• Ability to lead the most significant, most complex projects across the line of business supported (i.e., Customer Care, Human Resources, etc.).
• Deep knowledge and expertise of business and or industry drivers.
• 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.
• Adept at addressing issues with diplomacy and tact.#featuredjob

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