Principal Product Manager

Requisition ID # 174521  Job Category: Customer Support / Operations  Job Level: Manager/Principal Business Unit: Strategy & Growth Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland     Department Overview Join the Innovation Strategy & Programs (IS&P) team within PG&E’s Grid Research Innovation & Development (GRID) department and help us change the electric utility industry from the inside!   In 2022, PG&E articulated its True North Strategy (TNS), a bold breakthrough vision that charts a course toward achieving our purpose and climate commitments over the next 10 years. The mission of Innovation Strategy & Programs (IS&P), where this role sits, is to ensure that PG&E can bring the technologies that support the TNS vision of a resilient, decarbonized, optimized energy system from conception to reality through a rigorous R&D practice. To do so, IS&P leads PG&E’s R&D Strategy, by maintaining an R&D Strategy Report in line with our TNS objectives and conducting large scale Innovation Summit and Innovation Pitch Fest events to bring our strategy to life and build coalitions with external stakeholders.   Our team also leads PG&E’s Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) and Gas Research, Development & Demonstration (Gas RD&D) programs which are collectively funded at around $25M/year and together represent one of the nation’s biggest and most advanced utility R&D functions.  These programs enable PG&E and other California organizations to demonstrate novel technology solutions to meet emerging energy system needs and achieve the state’s ambitious energy policy goals.   Position Summary The Principal Product Manager on the IS&P team will be responsible for a range of functions related to EPIC and Gas RD&D. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the development of PG&E’s annual Gas RD&D investment plans. They will also serve as the primary point of coordination with our Gas RD&D regulators and other internal and external stakeholders and ensure PG&E’s compliance with a myriad of program requirements.  The Principal Product Manager will also be responsible for helping to mature the team’s overarching practice of innovation, to create greater impact for both the EPIC and Gas RD&D portfolio and directly oversee a subset of our highest-impact EPIC and Gas RD&D projects.   This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The work location is Oakland, CA.   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 between the minimum and the midpoint of the range.  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 Minimum: $144,000.00 Bay Area Midpoint: $194,000.00 Bay Area Maximum: $244,000.00   Job Responsibilities

Portfolio Planning

Facilitates project ideation, prioritization, project selection, and strategic alignment Supports project teams in creating robust project concept proposals and business plans including documentation of scope, timeline, budget, benefits, risks/mitigations and programmatic compliance requirements. This also includes performing benchmarking, vendor and technology due diligence, and facilitating alignment on project objectives, scope, use-cases, etc. Influences enterprise innovation strategy and future R&D investment priorities

Regulatory & External Coordination

Serves as the primary point of coordination with the CPUC for the Gas RD&D program Leads the preparation for, and facilitation of, program deep dives and other