Program Manager, Expert - Flexible Location

$184,000 - $184,000/Yr

PG&E - Auburn, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Auburn, AL

501-1,000 employees

Utilities

About the position

The position of Program Manager for the Rodent Abatement Management Program at PG&E is critical in mitigating pest impacts on dams, water conveyance, and powerhouse assets. This role involves developing and managing a comprehensive strategy to address pest issues, particularly focusing on rodent abatement while also supporting vegetation management across five river watershed areas, which include 163 dams/reservoirs and over 300 miles of water conveyance assets. The Program Manager will be responsible for creating long-term risk mitigation plans and will work closely with Hydro Operations, Dam Safety Engineers, and Asset Program Leads to prioritize work products effectively. In this role, the Program Manager will collaborate with the Natural Resource Management Department, which includes Registered Professional Foresters and Certified Arborists, as well as Subject Matter Expert Pest Control Advisors (PCA). The responsibilities will encompass executing risk reduction work and services, which include weed and brush control, brush removal, hazard tree removal, and pesticide applications. Additionally, the Program Manager will oversee the vegetation management and rodent abatement asset management plans, ensuring that the necessary funding is informed and that implementation budgets are managed effectively. This position is hybrid, allowing for remote work while also requiring presence at assigned locations based on business needs. Candidates located near Chico and Auburn are preferred. The role demands a commitment to safety, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and the ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences. The Program Manager will also be expected to lead large and complex projects, influencing decisions across various functions within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a Rodent Abatement Management Program to mitigate pest impacts on dams, water conveyance, and powerhouse assets.
• Establish a strategy to mitigate pest issues and develop long-term risk mitigation plans.
• Implement and execute the rodent abatement strategy and support vegetation management for five river watershed areas.
• Collaborate with Hydro Operations, Dam Safety Engineers, and Asset Program Leads on work product priorities.
• Work with the Natural Resource Management Department and SME Pest Control Advisors to execute risk reduction work and services.
• Oversee vegetation management and rodent abatement asset management plans, informing on required funding and managing implementation budgets.
• Communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences and influence decisions across functions.
• Lead large and complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Create risk management strategies to facilitate business decision priorities.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and work with regulatory agencies to resolve issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business.
• 8 years of related experience or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a team environment and achieve team goals.
• Experience in budget forecasting, planning, and management.
• Proficient in the use of GIS applications and web-based databases.
• DPR Qualified Applicators License (QAL) and/or DPR Pest Control Advisor (PCA).

Benefits

• Competitive salary range based on location and experience.
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility in work location.