Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 8 hours ago
Principal Communications Specialist
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$147K/yr - $251K/yr
8+ years expPacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Principal Communications Specialist to develop and execute communication strategies that enhance the company's reputation with stakeholders. The role involves managing internal and external communications, overseeing projects, and collaborating with senior management to align messaging with business goals.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Acts as a thought leader and provides strategic guidance, applying extensive unique subject matter expertise in the development of strategy or resolution of complex communications issues
May manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives
Works regularly with senior management to support strategic communications planning and decision making
Manages the development, planning, implementation and coordination of communication strategies, messaging and action plans of the highest complexity and visibility internally and/or externally
Works with leaders across the company on strategic issues and ensures communication alignment with line of business goals
Partners closely with the Company CEO Chief of Staff and Senior Director, ED Business Performance in undertaking key strategy development and execution of Company CEO communications and engagement
Remains current on challenges and opportunities affecting the company and its coworkers
Makes recommendations on how to best frame and position key issues utilizing strategic communication approaches and vehicles
Develops strategic communication plans on business strategies and priorities and ensures alignment and integration with key internal and external communications partners
Utilizes communications measures, metrics, and best practices to develop comprehensive strategies and plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
Job-related experience, 8 years
A Class C License, or equivalent
Preferred
Masters Degree or equivalent experience
PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification
Highly skilled at leading project teams
Analytical and creative problem solving, strategic decision-making ability
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools
Advanced presentation skills to effectively convey complex issues to internal and external parties of various levels
Previous experience developing and executing an officer's communication and engagement strategy
May require some travel. Occasional need for flexible/long hours
Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$30.29BKey Investors
DOE Loan Programs OfficeUS Department of Energy
2024-12-17Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2024-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $2.35B
2024-09-24Grant· $34.5M
Leadership Team
Patricia Poppe
Chief Executive Officer, PG&E Corporation
Sumeet Singh
Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company and EVP, Energy Delivery
Recent News
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