Expert Program Manager

Pay Rate:

$80-$120 per hour

Duration:

12 Months

Location:

San Ramon, CA

Work Mode:

Hybrid

Responsibilities:

Help define scope and objectives of pilot projects

Support project planning and permitting

Align on roles and responsibilities with partners and relevant cross-functional teams

Maintain ongoing communications cadence with partner organizations

Identify, analyze, and address project performance issues

Ensure quality of project delivery, troubleshooting with pilot partners as needed

Track and review project deliverables

Communicate project status to wildfire resilience partnerships team

Coordinate partner projects with company operations as needed

Assess project risk and develop contingency plans; identify and communicate lessons learned and best practices

Manage technical implementation plan across projects

Coordinate and participate in field visits

Support financial forecasting and budget development

Support implementation of new project valuation methodologies as needed

Support development and recruitment of matching funding sources for partnership projects as needed

Requirements:

6-8 years of experience managing portfolio of related or relevant experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business

Experience leading or supporting programs, initiatives, or portfolios within operations, strategy, or operational excellence functions

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams or initiatives simultaneously

Experience working in a cross-functional, matrixed environment with operations and business stakeholders

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting leadership-level updates and decision-making

Preferred Skills:

Background in wildfire, forestry, and/or climate

PMP Certifications

Ability to work effectively with senior staff members and management

Ability to effectively collaborate with external regulatory, governmental, business, or customer groups