Expert Work & Resource Planner- Flexible Location

Description

The role coordinates and assembles work and resource plans that align with the budget, monitoring weekly and annual execution for transmission and distribution organizations. It also evaluates business processes and collaborates with the GO Business Finance team to reallocate budget and track performance. The position is hybrid, based in the East Bay region of PG&E’s service territory, with weekly in‑person meetings at headquarters and minimal travel (approximately 15%).

The incumbent will lead cross‑functional teams, develop integrated work plans and presentation materials for regular work and budget meetings, and serve as a subject‑matter expert on special initiatives, influencing decisions across gas operations.

• Develop new and innovative work & resource planning solutions, tools and processes
• Lead peers and stakeholders in assigned work streams to develop a prioritized and optimized annual work plan portfolio, supported by a strategic, balanced annual resource plan
• Lead, track and report on work progression; derive key messages and communicate necessary actions to stakeholders
• Evaluate costs and resources needed to execute work plans; establish baseline strategic approach and develop new reports to refine portfolio and execution analysis
• Support development of contingency plans to ensure work readiness and recommend adjustments as necessary
• Identify issues such as cost or resource variances, investigate causes, engage stakeholders and recommend corrective actions
• Organize and lead cross‑functional stakeholder project teams and meetings
• Lead and partner with peers and stakeholders to develop integrated work plans, project updates and presentation materials for regular work and budget meetings
• Lead and participate on special initiative project teams as work‑planning subject matter expert
• Work with Directors and Managers across Gas Operations to influence decisions and actions

Requirements

• Possess complete end‑to‑end process knowledge of at least two work streams and working knowledge of associated work management systems
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business administration or comparable quantitative field or equivalent related work experience
• Seven years of relevant work experience with steady progression of responsibilities
• Utility, energy or regulatory industry experience
• Broad understanding of utility or energy industry drivers, issues and trends
• Advanced knowledge of long‑term strategic resource/operational planning theories, concepts, practices, methods and techniques
• Advanced data analysis, benchmarking, monitoring and business/financial analysis skills, including varied analytical methods
• Expert analytical problem‑solving and decision‑making skills to develop comprehensive solutions
• Advanced oral and written communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity
• Broad expertise in business and work planning processes (e.g., Units, Maintenance Activity Type codes, Provider Cost Center codes, dates, activities, systems)
• Ability to effectively gain buy‑in from leaders inside and outside the department
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) or similar software

Benefits

PG&E provides a salary range of $122,000 to $194,000 for the Bay Area, with actual pay based on skills, experience, education, certifications, market value, and internal equity. The role is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance