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Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 8 hours ago

Work Plan Portfolio Specialist, Expert - Flexible Location

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is a leading energy provider managing the largest privately-owned hydroelectric system in the nation. The Work Plan Portfolio Specialist is responsible for planning and monitoring the department's work plan portfolio, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure efficient execution and resource allocation.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
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Responsibilities

Applies subject matter expertise to wide-ranging planning processes and challenges. May be assigned to work on annual, long range plans or a combination. Works independently on projects and issues of large scope and high complexity, requiring evaluation of abstract variables
Leads peers and stakeholders to develop prioritized and optimized long range and/or annual portfolio/work plans for multiple work categories. Gains buy-in and confirms plans can be executed with stakeholder organization
Closely manages work progression. Ensures work packages are advancing through the planning, estimating and scheduling process in order to meet operating plan milestones and requirements. Analyzes issues and develops solutions to resolve
Monitors, prepares regular reports and presents status to senior management. Organizes and leads cross functional stakeholder meetings to review analysis of resource plans, gaps in plan and financials/budgets. Discusses and recommends solutions
Presents solutions to management and influences resource planning decision making which may include, utilizing contract labor, shifting resources or changing timing of work
Develops recommendations regarding new or better reports or tools based on assessment of stakeholder needs, resource planning trends and to provide better clarity and quality data for effective leadership decision making
Participates in and may lead cross-department continuous process improvement efforts to improve efficiencies and quality
May lead special initiative project teams as work planning subject matter expert. May assist with some IT related enhancement discussions. Collaborates with team members on most effective field rollout of process, tool and/or reporting changes

Qualification

Advanced data analysisProject/work schedulingElectric utility knowledgeCapital budgetingSAP Work ManagementSAP Business WarehousePrimaveraAccessExcelPowerPointProject managementInfluenceTeam leadershipEffective collaborationNegotiation

Required

Degree in business, technical field or equivalent related experience
7 years of total related experience such as integrated or strategic portfolio/work planning in an electric utility or related

Preferred

Advanced data analysis skills, knowledgeable in collecting data, organizing, synthesizing, reporting, recognizing trending and anomalies, drawing conclusions and developing recommendations
Advanced knowledge in project/work scheduling concepts, methods and practices
Knowledge of electric utility construction processes and practices
Thorough understanding of business and or industry drivers to help influence decision making
Strong knowledge of capital budgeting processes and methods
Project management skills
Team leadership and effective collaboration skills
Influence and negotiation to gain agreement from various stakeholders
Advanced technical skills using systems and applications such as SAP Work Management, SAP Business Warehouse (BW), Primavera, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint to develop reports, analyses, and deliver presentations

Company

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

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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.

H1B Sponsorship

Pacific Gas and Electric Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (32)
2023 (14)
2022 (22)
2021 (16)
2020 (18)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$30.29B
Key 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

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Patricia Poppe
Chief Executive Officer, PG&E Corporation
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Sumeet Singh
Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company and EVP, Energy Delivery
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