Expert Program Manager

Requisition ID # 175138 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Ukiah; Auburn; Santa Cruz;

Location is flexible within the North Coast, Sierra or Central Coast Region

Position Summary

The Program Manager, Expert manages aspects of the Vegetation Management Forestry Operations (VMFO) program implementation and execution. This role ensures the program operates efficiently and effectively. Responsibilities may include but not be limited to the following Program Management support to ensure attainment of program metrics/objectives. 

• Manage relationship with and provide direction to vendor(s).
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of budgets and forecasts.
• Contribute to developing, measuring, and reporting on the success of the program.
• Identify and maintain 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 meeting with regulators.
• Identify stakeholders and communicate within and outside of PG&E.
• Develop and/or implement program policies and procedures.

   
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The current expectation is to be either in the office or the field at least 3 days per week. The assigned work location will be within PG&E’s service area in either the North Coast, Sierra, or Central Coast region.

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 ($130,000 - $155,000), the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

 
A reasonable salary range for California (outside of the Bay Area) is:
Minimum: $123,000
Maximum: $197,000

Job Responsibilities

• Perform desktop and/or field review of locations to verify if they meet Forest Practice Rules requirements to file a Utility Exemption (UE) permit.
• Apply broad expertise and advanced knowledge to wide-ranging program-related issues.
• May act as a team lead and provide direction to less experienced employees.
• Works with Directors and Managers across functions to influence decisions.
• Communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences using a variety of media.
• Map or establish and implement resource protection measures Coordinate and oversee field operations with Licensed Timber Operator (LTO) related to the removal of trees and execution of requirements within the UE permit Act as a liaison with environmental agency offices throughout the UE process.
• Close out UE permits and continuously monitor sites to maintain compliance. 
• Develop new or revise existing scopes of work to ensure compliance standards and deliverables are clear.

Qualifications
Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Natural Resources or related field
• Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent

Desired:

• Registered Professional Forester Certification
• ISA Arborist Certification
• Advanced knowledge of Program Management
• Ability to influence leaders inside and outside of the department through data analysis, insights and recommendations
• Ability to lead large and complex projects working with cross-functional teams Adept at addressing issues with diplomacy and tact Excellent negotiation skills

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