Principal IT Program Manager

$133,000 - $238,000/Yr

PG&E - Oakland, CA

Full-time - Manager

Oakland, CA

Utilities

About the position

The Principal IT Program Manager at PG&E Corporation will oversee the Elevate Program Plan, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and managing complex IT projects within the GIS Center of Excellence. This role requires a strategic thinker who is execution-oriented, highly organized, and capable of leading cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will manage budgets, schedules, and resources while applying Lean practices and engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead large GIS programs that may exceed $100M annually
• Manage schedule planning, budget planning, vendor management, and resource planning efforts
• Apply critical thinking to address program challenges and achieve program goals
• Develop reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate program status and health
• Anticipate program challenges and implement innovative solutions
• Represent the program as a subject matter expert
• Provide General Rate Case (GRC) data request response support
• Develop materials and status updates for stakeholders, management, and Senior Leadership up to C suite and Board of Directors
• Plan Officer-level engagement events and other significant events
• Participate in benchmarking efforts to learn and share best practices
• Coach and mentor less experienced co-workers
• Oversee the onboarding process for new team members
• Lead or participate in Enterprise Project/Program Governance requirements
• Manage major cross-functional special assignments
• Guide teams on continuous improvement journeys
• Develop resilient, talented teams focused on alignment between strategy, planning, and execution
• Assess project performance and implement necessary changes
• Provide direction and leadership to various project roles
• Forecast project resources, materials, and costs accurately
• Monitor critical project milestones and resolve schedule issues
• Exercise independent judgment in significant matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 10 years job-related experience or equivalent
• 10+ years Esri GIS Technology experience
• Advanced Proficiency in ArcGIS 9.x or later
• 5+ years Electric and/or Gas Utility experience
• 10+ years IT Project/Program Management experience
• Experience in leading utility implementation of Esri GIS
• Esri GIS implementation for 2,000+ users
• Enterprise level deployments of GIS
• 3+ years managing budgets exceeding $100M
• History of interfacing with/presenting to C suite
• Ability to express complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences
• Both Commercial Cloud and on-premise deployment experience
• Complex cross-functional deployment experience with strong dependencies on other major programs
• Direct leadership experience (5+ direct reports)
• Master's degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Lean practices
• Strong tactical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $133,000 - $238,000
• Hybrid work environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Engagement with senior leadership and C-suite executives