Expert Gas Program Manager

Requisition ID # 174560  Job Category: Project / Program Management  Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Energy Delivery Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Pleasanton; San Ramon     Department Overview     Gas Engineering is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers.  As a part of Gas Engineering, the Gas Transmission Engineering and Design group (GTED) focuses on providing the technical direction and design of gas transmission pipeline and facility projects, and supporting the execution of the work in the field.  The group also provides technical review and approval of project documentation post construction to ensure company records are updated accurately and reflect the scope of work performed.  The Materials Management team within GTED is responsible for supporting project material needs, and ensuring traceable, verifiable, and complete (TVC) records are available for the materials we install per federal code requirements.     Position Summary   This Expert Gas Program Manager position provides strategic leadership and oversight for materials traceability and materials management within PG&E’s Gas Engineering team, supporting both transmission and distribution systems. This role is responsible for ensuring that all gas-related materials are fully traceable, compliant, and aligned with federal, state, and corporate regulatory requirements.     This position operates at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, quality, and field execution, driving enterprise-wide process improvements, strengthening data governance, and ensuring audit readiness. The role also plays a key part in advancing material lifecycle management, improving project visibility, and delivering measurable cost and operational efficiencies.     Key Job Duties:   Materials Traceability & Regulatory Compliance •    Lead centralized intake and resolution of material traceability inquiries supporting gas transmission and distribution projects. •    Conduct advanced research and documentation retrieval across SAP, vendor databases, and internal systems to validate traceability in accordance with PHMSA and PG&E standards. •    Ensure all materials are traceable, verifiable, complete, and auditable, supporting safe field execution and public safety. •    Partner with Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), manufacturers, and vendors to resolve documentation gaps and validate material quality. •    Drive enhancements to traceability processes, including SAP data entry, logging, and validation controls to improve accuracy and audit readiness. •    Support and lead regulatory audit responses, including CPUC and PHMSA-related initiatives.   Materials Management & Process Controls •    Lead development and implementation of materials management processes, including material ordering workflows, BOM standardization, and SAP data governance. •    Oversee material tracking systems to provide end-to-end visibility into material status, shortages, and project readiness. •    Manage inventory lifecycle activities, including reallocation of surplus materials, resolution of aged inventory, and optimization of material utilization. •    Establish and manage centralized materials intake processes to ensure consistent tracking, accountability, and responsiveness. •    Partner with planning and supply chain teams to proactively mitigate material-related schedule risks.   Cross-Functional Leadership & Strategy •    Serve as a key liaison across Gas Engineering, Gas Strategy Execution, GIS Mapping, Asset Knowledge Management, Standards Engineering, Warehouse Operations, and external partners. •    Lead cross-functional initiatives to resolve systemic data gaps, improve standards, and align processes across organizations. •    Facilitate stakeholder engagement, drive