Program Manager, Expert - SMOC
Pacific Gas & Electric
Oakland, CA · Posted November 10, 2026
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About the job
Requisition ID # 175636
Job Category: Project / Program Management
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Technology & Security
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
Technology and Security (T&S) is a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively to deliver high-quality technology solutions.
The T&S SmartMeter and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) organization is modernizing metering and operational capabilities through advanced metering technologies, edge computing, distributed intelligence, and data-driven operational capabilities. As part of PG&E's grid modernization strategy, Distributed Intelligence (DI) enables applications and analytics to execute directly on electric meters, creating new opportunities to improve reliability, wildfire mitigation, asset health monitoring, outage operations, situational awareness, power quality monitoring, and distribution system performance.
Position Summary
Manages aspects of program implementation and transition to operations of the upgraded legacy and new capabilities, ensuring compliance to standards, efficient execution, and speed to value.
PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be around the minimum and the midpoint $129,000 - $168,000. The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Bay Area Min: $ 129,000
Bay Area Max: $ 207,000
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and our Oakland Headquarters based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
Job Responsibilities
Leads complex or midsize projects.
Identifies new partners, technologies, and delivery channels.
Develops and manages department expense budget. Regularly monitors expenses against forecast, providing explanation or justification for budget items and/or variances.
Communicates project status to all stakeholders.
Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced colleagues.
Presents findings and makes recommendations to management.
Performs analysis on complex data models requiring customized reports and data and presents recommendations.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
8 years job-related experience
Desired:
Masters Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification