Electric Program Manager, Expert

Company: PG&E Corporation
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

Requisition ID 169692 Job Category: Project / Program Management Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Corporate Affairs Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Job Summary The Electric Program Manager develops and manages engagement strategies for wildfire mitigation programs, including stakeholder outreach and regulatory compliance. The incumbent provides overall process and project management for oversight, governance, communication, training, and reporting for the program, with the goal of meeting or exceeding internal and external commitments. They manage and/or administers a company program, a grouping of project work or a special external offering with an assigned/designated annual financial budget. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and in office, based on business needs. 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, and internal equity. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum: $122,000 Bay Area Maximum: $194,000 Job Responsibilities The Wildfire and Energy Safety Communications team will partner with functional areas to provide strategic guidance on the planning, implementation, and timing of wildfire-related communications and associated initiatives. This team will be responsible to support cross-functional wildfire reduction and stakeholder engagement efforts across the various functional areas, including regulatory engagement on wildfire-related issues at the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Job responsibilities include: To act as Liaison/Regulatory lead with internal stakeholders in the on-going development of wildfire and regulatory communication materials. To develop strategies and coordinate regulatory communications and filings and work with agency stakeholders and joint utility partners on PSPS process improvements. To support engagement with regulatory agencies—The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Safety Enforcement and Safety Policy Divisions and the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (OEIS). Ensure required filings, reports and responses are thorough, accurate, and delivered to the appropriate parties on time. To apply lean program management to unique and complex problems and w ork independently with guidance on only the most complex issues . To demonstrate program leadership with internal & external stakeholders to support company goals. May lead project teams. To coordinate with joint utility partners, functional areas within the Community Wildfire Safety Program, Program Management Office, or other partner organizations, in developing engagement strategies on the most complex wildfire-related topics. Depending on nature of project work, may occasionally require travel across the service area. Job Requirements: Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Experience leading cross-functional work teams or groups Desired 7 years of total related experience In depth knowledge of electric utility operations and regulatory processes and requirements Team leadership and collaboration skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, influence skills. Basic negotiation skills. Analytical problem solving and decision-making ability. Knowledge and experience with lean project management and processes Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Expert in PowerPoint Strong presentation development and delivery skills

Keywords: PG&E Corporation, Lincoln , Electric Program Manager, Expert, Energy / Utilities , Oakland, California