IT Wildfire Program Manager

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Job Description Summary

Lead portfolio of technology projects in support of PGEs Wildfire program

Job Function Summary

Manages projects or programs related to energy storage data science analytics fire science wildfire mitigation strategies new or emerging technologies or other specialty areas requiring a technical education or background such as engineering or construction.

Key Responsibilities

Project Consultation and Planning Responsible for leading a single major project or multiple moderate projects. Types include but are not limited to business systems or process improvement software implementation data pipelines & system integrations strategy implementation training feasibility studies and pilots.

Engage with PGE Wildfire program leadership to identify project opportunities characterize alignment of those projects with PGE wildfire technology strategy quantify costs & benefits and develop or oversee development of resourcing plans to execute on the portfolio of work.

Develops or oversees development of project plan(s) including work breakdown structure schedule and cost baselines overall budget management dependencies and project roles and resource requirements; identifies project risks and mitigation strategies; partners and strategizes with Supply Chain Legal IT Fleet and project sponsor on vendor contract negotiations.

Serves as a company expert on related initiatives; develops company best practices; consults with business unit leaders to ensure strategic alignment of program(s) understanding of dependencies and constraints cost effectiveness and mitigation of negative operational and/or customer impacts of business initiatives and projects; works with project sponsor to develop objectives and scope; assists in or develops business case/justification.

Strategy and Team Leadership Assists leadership in developing program strategy; leads multiple major projects/initiatives in completing strategic projects. Provides staff leadership to team members; facilitates team meetings; cultivates and reinforces group values norms and behaviors; provides guidance and motivation to team on performance and productivity issues; ensures compliance with established project management methodologies and standards; takes corrective action as needed.

Project Controls Establishes and maintains formal controls to manage and monitor project budget scope quality schedule and risks across the portfolio of projects and overall program completion that is on time and within budget. Negotiates necessary project changes with project managers and project sponsors. Maintains

adjusts and updates overall project and program plans as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement Develops communication plans and strategies; coordinates with project managers business unit managers and change managers to provide timely accurate communication of project and program plans and status to internal and external stakeholders. Develops and promotes adherence to communication and reporting standards to reduce inefficiencies and potential inaccuracies resulting from developing customized communications reports or materials for different audiences on demand.

Process Improvement Leads and/or facilitates business process improvement activities; assists managers and subject matter experts to identify understand and improve or revise processes practices and policies; assists managers in establishing process controls in order to measure baseline and post-improvement performance to monitor success of improvement initiatives. Acts as a change agent systematically driving continuous improvement.

Project Reporting and Documentation Assists in developing program-level governance to ensure standards methodologies and policies are adhered to and proper documentation is maintained. Ensures all project documents are catalogued and archived in a secure and efficient manner; documents and files all lessons learned along with all project artifacts.

Internal Collaboration Develops and maintains key relationships across the business including with senior executives; provides subject matter expertise for project management and/or process improvement. Collaborates with mentors and/or assists in training other PMs or leads to continually improve project standards and methodology.

External Relationships Partners and participates with customers and/or other utilities to strengthen and create opportunities to share best practices.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education Requires a bachelors degree in engineering computer science business communications or fire science from an ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency in a related field or other related field or equivalent experience. Masters degree preferred.

Experience

• Typically eight or more years in related field.

• Experience working with utility wildfire programs risk modeling techniques and PGE processes and systems.

• Experience managing software implementation projects

• Experience managing portfolios of technology projects

• Experience with PGE processes & systems

• Experience supporting Utility Wildfire programs

Certifications Licenses and Training Specialized licenses certification and training may be preferred. PE and/or PMP certification preferred or demonstrated ability to obtain within 1 year of hiring.

Competencies (Knowledge Skills Abilities)

Functional Competencies

Advanced knowledge of project management science methodologies and standards.

Advanced knowledge of and ability to integrate project management knowledge areas including project scope quality time cost communication procurement human resources and risk management.

Advanced knowledge of and skill in using software applications such as MS Project PowerPoint Word Excel spreadsheets and graphing Access Visio Maximo and Power Plant.

Advanced knowledge of Project Profile system and PGE email system.

Advanced knowledge of business process reengineering and continuous improvement methods and concepts.

Advanced knowledge of systems thinking concepts and principles.

Advanced knowledge of group problem-solving methods and techniques including problem analysis nominal group and brainstorming techniques and consensus building.

Advanced listening skills including the ability to draw information out and to see things from anothers perspective.

Advanced skills in writing technical and business requirements.

Advanced communication skills both written and oral including negotiation persuasion and presentation skills.

General Competencies

Advanced consulting skills

Advanced decision-making skills

Intermediate enterprise/business awareness skills

Advanced negotiation skills

Advanced organization and prioritization skills

Advanced presentation/facilitation skills

Advanced team-building skills

Advanced written and oral communication skills

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level

Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems collect information establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example engineer HR director plant manager etc.).

Cognitive

Ability to adhere to set response times deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory

Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance

Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule

Ability to work long hours

Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular reliable predictable full-time attendance

Ability to work shift schedule

Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities

Does not require a valid drivers license -No

Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Environment - Indoor

Office environment

Compensation Range:

Actual total compensation including a performance based incentive bonus is commensurate with experience skills qualifications education training and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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