Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 7 hours ago
Manager, Performance Improvement
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $232K/yr
8+ years expPacific Gas and Electric Company is dedicated to creating cross-commodity consistency and standards in Operations. The Manager of Performance Improvement will lead initiatives focused on enhancing organizational performance through continuous improvement methodologies and strategic direction.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Leads team to identify and prioritize performance improvement projects. Develops project plans and supports consultants with project execution
Plans and manages the activities of a team that provides operational support for a business segment, group or team. Develops and implements project/work plans in support of department goals
Finds new business opportunities and strategic initiatives that help the organization meet its objectives. Creates long-term strategy and sustainability
Promotes performance improvement methodologies to drive behavior change
Acts as a thought leader. Seeks out and invites external thought leaders and behavior change experts to present new ideas and best practices to senior leadership
Leads process improvement initiatives through the disciplined use of measurements, accountability, analysis and discussion of process alternatives in order to arrive at best practices
Brings expertise or identifies subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts in performance improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, tool ownership and compliance with procedures, etc
Advises business groups by providing strategic direction to initiative prioritization, integration and resource application
Ensures policies and procedures align with corporate vision
Provides direction and clarity based on benchmark data to strategies and goals
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or relevant degree (preferably in business related field), or equivalent experience
8 years of relevant experience including leading a staff of employees
Experience with consulting, performance improvement related functions
Safety-related and operational experience
Preferred
MBA or related graduate degree
Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green, or Black Belt Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP Certification)
Prior experience with active mentoring/coaching reporting relationships, resource planning, setting goals, and assignment of projects, process improvement, managing performance, leading cross-functional teams, influencing others, decision-making, change management, and communications
Knowledge of root cause analysis
Knowledge of safety and operational issues and processes
Experience in learning and development and/or Human Resources
Lean Six Sigma knowledge and experience
Expertise in facilitating and overseeing cross-functional initiatives
Advanced understanding in performance measurement development and benchmarking
Excellent leadership skills to effectively manage a team of professionals
Benefits
Eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (42)
2024 (32)
2023 (14)
2022 (22)
2021 (16)
2020 (18)
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
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