Program/Project Manager

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San Ramon, CA, USA
Hybrid
110K-124K Annually
Mid level
Energy • Utilities • Renewable Energy
The Role
Lead and manage cross-functional projects for electrical systems from planning through execution. Develop project plans, allocate resources, provide technical guidance, manage budgets, mitigate risks, ensure PMO standards, communicate with stakeholders, and deliver executive-level status and presentations.
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As Project Manager in the Project Management Office, you will lead and manage projects that involve the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical systems and solutions. Your role will require strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices, as well as effective project management skills to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clients.

You’ll be at the heart of our projects, ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Your day will involve developing comprehensive project plans that outline the scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines. You’ll allocate and coordinate resources, including engineers, technicians, equipment, and materials, to keep the project on track.

You’ll provide technical guidance and expertise to our engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Establishing strong communication channels with clients will be key, as you’ll need to understand their requirements, provide updates, and address any concerns. Additionally, you’ll monitor project budgets and expenditures to ensure we stay within financial targets.

This is a hybrid role in the Dublin area. 

    Program Manager – PMO Center of Excellence (CoE) for our client PG&E

    We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project/Program Manager to join the New Business PMO Center of Excellence (CoE) team at PG&E. This role requires a results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can lead initiatives from concept through execution with minimal direction.


    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead and manage cross-functional projects supporting New Business initiatives, ensuring alignment with PMO CoE standards, governance, and best practices
    • Partner with stakeholders across business, operations, and technology to define scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables
    • Drive project execution end-to-end, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
    • Rapidly ramp up on new initiatives and independently take ownership to deliver outcomes (“jump in and run”)
    • Develop and deliver compelling executive-level presentations, status updates, and reporting artifacts
    • Ensure consistent use of PMO methodologies, tools, and documentation standards across projects
    • Foster strong stakeholder relationships and maintain clear, concise communication throughout the project lifecycle

    Required Qualifications

    • Proven Project Management experience, preferably within a consulting or advisory environment, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities and ambiguous situations
    • Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-changing environment with evolving business needs
    • Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
    • Strong presentation skills, including development of high-quality materials for leadership using the Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
    • Highly self-motivated and proactive (“self-starter”), with the ability to work independently with minimal oversight
    • Strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward action, with the ability to quickly assess situations and drive decisions

    Preferred Attributes

    • Experience working within or supporting a PMO or Center of Excellence (CoE) framework
    • Ability to quickly build credibility and trust with stakeholders across functions
    • Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and follow-through
    • Experience in utilities, energy, or regulated industries is a plus

    Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/

    Why Join Us?

    At ENTRUST Solutions Group, we are a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company, we provide comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries, including gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

    We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about utilities and looking for a place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!

    What We Offer:

    • A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
    • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
    • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

    Benefits & Salary:

    • This position pays between $110,000 and $124,000 annually and is an exempt position.
    • Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
    • Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
    • May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

    To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

    ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

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    Skills Required

    • Strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices
    • Proven Project Management experience (preferably consulting or advisory environment)
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and ambiguous situations
    • Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders
    • Strong presentation skills and ability to develop high-quality materials using Microsoft Office Suite
    • Highly self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently with minimal oversight
    • Strong problem-solving skills and bias toward action
    • Experience working within or supporting a PMO or Center of Excellence (CoE) framework
    • Ability to quickly build credibility and trust with stakeholders across functions
    • Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and follow-through
    • Experience in utilities, energy, or regulated industries
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    The Company
    HQ: Warrenville, IL
    2,840 Employees

    What We Do

    ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, provides comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to pipeline companies, gas and electric utilities, and industrial customers. With first-hand experience operating and maintaining energy infrastructure, our engineering professionals provide expertise in Pipeline Engineering, Integrity Services, Automation Integration, Electrical Design, Fiber & Broadband Communications, Industrial Solutions, and Process Safety Management. ENTRUST provides innovative engineering solutions to meet our clients’ needs, while consistently maintaining the highest level of ethics and integrity. Our success is achieved through the valued contributions of our talented and diverse employees with more than 3300 professionals across 42 offices.

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