Senior PMO - Strategic Initiatives Program Management
Program Management Office - Pomona, CA
Location: Pomona, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $178,000 - $215,000 base plus bonus
Relocation: Available
Travel: Up to 20%
We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead enterprise technology programs supporting grid modernization and next-generation energy infrastructure within a regulated electric utility environment. This role sits within a Strategic Initiatives Program Management Office responsible for driving high-priority transformation initiatives that impact grid reliability, customer capacity, and operational resilience. The ideal candidate has experience delivering large enterprise technology programs within an electric or gas utility, particularly those related to smart grid systems, grid modernization, and enterprise technology transformation. This is a high-visibility role working closely with executive leadership, engineering teams, regulatory stakeholders, and technology organizations to translate long-term strategy into executable programs.
Core Responsibilities
* Lead large-scale technology programs or portfolios supporting grid modernization initiatives
* Provide end-to-end program leadership including strategy alignment, planning, governance, and risk management
* Develop technology and capability roadmaps aligned to enterprise and regulatory priorities
* Drive implementation of smart grid technologies and digital grid capabilities
* Oversee system integrations, data migrations, and enterprise platform implementations
* Support development of investment strategies and funding plans for strategic initiatives
* Establish and manage program governance frameworks and stage-gate processes
* Collaborate across engineering, IT, and operational groups to ensure cross-functional program execution
* Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, strategic updates, and program status reports
* Support regulatory initiatives including rate cases, filings, and testimony preparation
* Ensure protection of cybersecurity, operational, and customer data in accordance with governance and compliance standards
Required Experience
* 10+ years of IT project or program management experience
* Experience leading large enterprise technology programs
* Experience working within a regulated electric or gas utility environment
* Experience supporting grid modernization or smart grid initiatives
* Experience developing technology strategy roadmaps and execution plans
* Experience leading programs within a matrixed organization without direct authority
* Strong executive communication and presentation skills
* Experience with smart grid platforms or digital grid initiatives
* Experience supporting grid operations, grid planning, or energy infrastructure programs
* Experience with utility regulatory processes including rate cases or regulatory filings
* Experience implementing enterprise systems within utility environments
Work Environment
* Hybrid work model
* California residency required
* Up to 20% travel within the utility service territory
* Relocation assistance available