Principal IT Program Manager - Elevate

Requisition ID# 167414

Job Category: Project / Program Management

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Information Technology

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

PG&E IT is a unified organization composed of various departments which collaborate effectively to plan, deliver, and operate high quality technology solutions. The Geographic Information System Center of Excellence (GIS CoE) has the responsibility for maintaining and operating IT GIS applications that support Gas, Electric, Power Generation, IT Fiber, and other functional areas while also delivering IT projects and solutions in support of company business goals and priorities.

Position Summary

As the Elevate Program Manager you will be instrumental in executing the largest geospatial technology program in PG&E's history. The tagline of the Elevate program isenabling geospatial intelligence to power our future.As the Head Program Manager, you will help lead internal IT and external program resources, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and application owners to drive the implementation of a modern and scalable enterprise-wide GIS.

The successful candidate will help:

Execute the Elevate Program with quality, scope, schedule, and budget being paramount

Oversee all technical workstreams for Elevate (Esri configuration/development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, architecture, data)

Lead the technical delivery of design and several releases that will span from 2025 to 2029

Implement a spatial-data ecosystem that ensures consistency, reliability, compliance, customer satisfaction, and unlocks real value

Ensure that there is alignment of the technical solution to business objectives and changes.

The ideal candidate should have a long history of helping deliver GIS projects and programs and experience with Esri's Utility Network (UN) Model.

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 around the minimum and the midpoint$144,000 - $194,000. Thefinal 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 Min: $ 144,000

Bay Area Max: $ 244,000

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office at our Oakland Headquarters based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

Job Responsibilities

Lead large GIS programs approximately with $20M-$100M annual budgets

Coordinate with other Program/Project Managers in parallel workstreams

Develop and implement strategic plans for IT programs and projects including setting project goals, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery

Manage program and project budgets, ensuring financial resources are used efficiently and projects are completed within the allocated budget

Identify potential risks to the success of projects and develop comprehensive mitigation plans to address these risks proactively

Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and effective communication among team members from different departments to achieve project objectives

Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, changes, and any issues that arise, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives

Plans Officer-level engagement events and other significant events with key leaders

Track project milestones and assess the performance of projects to ensure they meet the set objectives and deliver the expected outcomes

Ensure project teams have the necessary resources, including personnel, technology, and tools, for timely and efficient execution of their tasks

Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, communication plans, risk logs, and status reports, to ensure all project information is accurately recorded and accessible

Ensure robust project governance to ensure compliance with internal audit requirements

Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of IT programs by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing best practices

Provide General Rate Case (GRC) data request response support

Accurately and consistently forecasting project resource, material, and costs within standard PG&E tools

Exercise autonomy, independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance with broad scope and high complexity

Qualifications

Minimum:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

10 years job-related experience or equivalent

Desired:

5+ years Esri GIS Technology experience

5+ years Electric and or Gas Utility experience

3+ years of managing and being accountable for budgets exceeding $100M

SAFe / Agile experience and/or certifications

Enterprise level deployments of Geospatial Technology

Experience in leading utility implementation of Esri GIS

Esri GIS implementation of 2,000+ users

Enterprise level deployments of GIS

AWS Cloud deployment experience