Cybersecurity Program / Project Manager, Senior

Job description

Requisition ID # 167579 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Information Technology

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; Sacramento

Department Overview

The Enterprise Protection Data & Analytics (EPD&A) Business Operations team is responsible for the management and governance of Financials for EPD&A and for the execution of program and project delivery for Corporate and Cybersecurity.

The Cybersecurity Portfolio Management Office (PMO) is the arm of the EPD&A Business Operations team responsible for Cybersecurity projects and programs.

Position Summary

This is a challenging and fast paced position in PG&E’s EPD&A organization and is integral to leading product teams that execute projects within the Cybersecurity Portfolio Management Office (PMO).

The Cybersecurity Project/Program Manager, Senior serves as the lead PM for delivering all projects within the assigned program(s) within scope, budget, and schedule.

 This position also serves as the implementation leader for projects, leveraging available tools and processes in support of project delivery, including the implementation of new tools when needed.

The position requires experience with Cybersecurity Project and Program Management using both waterfall and agile methods.

Supports the successful delivery of Cybersecurity programs and projects including reporting, risk and issue tracking, quality control and post project stabilization tracking.

Collaborates with and manages cross functional teams to provide end-to-end program and project support, financial oversight, and analysis & governance.

 The work location is hybrid and can be located within the PG&E service territory but will require periodic travel for in-person workshops and meeting as needed.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location (either Oakland or Sacramento) approximately once per month, or more, based on business need.

The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting.

This salary range is specific to the locality of the job.

The actual salary 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 decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.​ This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

 

Bay Area: $129,000 - 184,800

Job Responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Program/Project Manager, Senior leads the delivery of projects in the assigned program(s) within scope, budget, and schedule.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance with broad scope and high complexity.
• Manage the backlog of new features and capabilities required by the Product Owner in support of business objectives.
• Organize and plan the execution of projects to implement priority features and capabilities from the product backlog.
• Lead the development of program increments (PI) and sprints in support of project delivery.
• Adapt to changing processes and execution requirements.
• Lead programs and projects typically between $100,000 - $5,000,000.
• Clearly define and communicate roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all members of the project team.
• Lead the PMO enabler team to deliver cybersecurity capabilities.
• Record, track, and communicate issues, risks, changes, and status reports within a PG& standard tool.
• Accurately and consistently forecast project resource, material and contract costs within a specified standard.
• Drive all project related tasks to completion.
• Organize, develop, and maintain up-to-date detailed project schedules and work plans.
• Monitor critical project milestones, and identify ways to resolve schedule issues.
• Coordinate any required contract work within defined PG&E policy.
• Assess project performance and implementing changes as necessary to ensure the projects remains within specified cost, schedule, scope and quality objectives.
• Communicate status of all projects to stakeholders and management.
• Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors and key clients.
• Resolve problems of project specific scope within procedural guidelines.
• Prepare all project documentation for closure, storage, and possible auditing activities, ensuring technical accuracy.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5 years’ experience managing one or more moderately complex technology projects
• Experience with technology professional service agreements and materials logistics
• Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute (PMI)

Desired:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or SAFe Certified Professional
• Experience with the following programs – Planisware, Agile and Waterfall Methodologies, Infrastructure and Application implementation, Microsoft Office Suite

   

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills
• Advanced understanding of project management principles and methodologies
• Understanding of PG&E’s business and IT strategies and objectives
• Workforce planning and resource management skills
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and functions
• Strong organizational skills to bring order across disparate teams, making agreements with stakeholders to meet objectives
• Demonstrated financial acumen, working within both systems and spreadsheets to plan and track budgets
• Proficiency in negotiation and risk management

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations