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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Product Specialist, Principal - Electric AMI Distributed Intelligence - **Company:** PG&E Corporation - **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,000.0 - $251,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** XML Schema, ADMS (Software), Computing Platforms, Software as a Service, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, Meter Data Management (Flow Meters), Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Release Management, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Deployment, PL-SQL, Transact-SQL, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Apache Kafka, Operational Systems, Data Management, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Restful APIs, Databricks - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.pge.com/job/oakland/it-product-specialist-principal-electric-ami-distributed-intelligence/29673/101291440352 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. * 10 years of relevant IT, Operational Technology, utility technology, product management, or enterprise systems experience. * 7 years working directly with complex enterprise technology platforms, distributed systems, AMI technologies, utility operational systems, or related solutions. * Demonstrated track record supporting complex and high-profile technical support and administration of critical infrastructure, monitoring and management systems (e.g., network, transport, systems, APM, automation, provisioning, configuration management, etc.). Desired: * Experience with AMI systems, meter data management, utility communications networks, distribution operations, ADMS, OMS, GIS, or grid analytics platforms. * Experience with edge computing, Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, distributed systems, or device-based application ecosystems. * Knowledge of meter-based computing environments and application deployment architectures. * Understanding of California utility operations and regulatory environments. * Experience developing governance frameworks, operational standards, and enterprise technology strategies. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Ability to translate business objectives into scalable technology solutions. * Deep understanding of distributed systems, edge computing, application deployment, and enterprise integration concepts. * Technical Skills covering Utilities IT/OT, Data management (Oracle, SQL Server, PL/SQL, Transact SQL), Integration (SOAP, REST, XML, XSD), Infrastructure (SaaS, PaaS, etc.), and Kafka and Databricks. * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to balance competing priorities and constraints. * Ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs involving platform capacity, application compatibility, performance, and business value. * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage executives, business stakeholders, engineers, vendors, and operational teams. * Experience developing technology roadmaps, business cases, governance processes, standards, and operational procedures. * Ability to lead through influence in highly matrixed environments. ## Description The Electric AMI Distributed Intelligence team is responsible for establishing, operating, and governing the DI ecosystem, including the DI platform, Edge Application Controller (EAC), meter-based applications, deployment processes, operational standards, and supporting integrations across PG&E's technology landscape. The team works closely with Electric Operations, Grid Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Vendor Partners, Product Teams, and regulatory stakeholders., This role will serve as the product owner, technology leader, and operational authority for the Electric AMI Distributed Intelligence ecosystem. As the first dedicated Distributed Intelligence leader at PG&E, you will play a foundational role in building the organization's long-term DI capabilities. The position will establish processes, standards, governance, and organizational structure while helping define the future team responsible for operating and expanding the DI ecosystem. You will be responsible for defining the product strategy, roadmap, governance model, deployment framework, and operational capabilities necessary to successfully introduce and scale Distributed Intelligence across PG&E's electric meter fleet. You will oversee the lifecycle of the DI platform and ecosystem, including applications deployed to meters, agent management, platform capacity, release management, operational readiness, vendor engagement, and technology evolution. The successful candidate will combine expertise in product management, utility operations, enterprise technology, distributed systems, and stakeholder engagement to drive business value from edge computing technologies while maintaining platform reliability, scalability, cybersecurity, and operational excellence. The role is hybrid working from your remote office and in-person at PG&E offices in Oakland, Concord, and San Ramon based on weekly business needs. Additionally, travel may be required within California to support vendor engagements, field operations, industry working groups, and technology deployments., * Own strategy, governance, and lifecycle management of PG&E's Distributed Intelligence ecosystem. * Lead integration of Distributed Intelligence capabilities across grid operations, analytics, and enterprise systems. * Govern application deployment, release management, platform performance, and operational readiness. * Drive operational excellence, reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement of DI services. * Evaluate emerging technologies and develop business cases supporting grid modernization initiatives. * Manage vendor partnerships and influence product roadmaps to meet PG&E business objectives. * Establish deployment governance and risk management frameworks for meter-hosted applications. * Provide cross-functional technical leadership and stakeholder engagement across business and IT organizations. * Represent PG&E as a Distributed Intelligence leader in industry forums, utility collaborations, and strategic technology initiatives. * Define enterprise architecture, standards, cybersecurity, and operating models for meter-based applications and edge computing platforms. ## Related Videos - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Automated MS SQL Server database deployments with dacpacs and Azure DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/334-automated-ms-sql-server-database-deployments-with-dacpacs-and-azure-devops) - [OLTP in the Lakehouse: Redefining Data for AI Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2038-oltp-in-the-lakehouse-redefining-data-for-ai-workloads) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)