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# Manager, GIS Program Delivery

- **Company:** PG&E Corporation
- **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $147,000.0 - $199,999.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS (Software), Cyber Security, Data Conversion, Data Governance, GIS Applications, Systems Analysis, Esri GIS (Software), Information Technology
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.pge.com/job/oakland/manager-gis-program-delivery/29673/101595226320

## About the Role

Minimum:

 * Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or other relevant field, or equivalent work experience
 * 8 years of experience in programming/systems analysis, project management, IT/GIS delivery, and/or IT strategy planning or other related area

Desired:

 * PMP or comparable project management certification
 * Master's degree or M.B.A. in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or other relevant field
 * Experience with 2 or more large scale, full-cycle technology implementations
 * Fluency with GIS product architecture of Esri and other utility GIS applications/platforms
 * Demonstrated ability to develop and manage to budgets
 * Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate complex organizational, process, technical, and political challenges
 * Excellent analytical and technical skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * Track record of managing multidisciplinary technical teams
 * Willingness to fully relocate to San Francisco Bay area and commute into Oakland, CA office at least 3 days a weekExperience in leading IT GIS projects at a large utility
 * Knowledge of utility operations and asset management principles; operational experience preferred
 * Knowledge of regulatory requirements for the line of business supported (e.g., CPUC, FERC, NERC)
 * Certification in GIS and/or Esri ArcGIS technologies
 * Ability to influence business leadership and management decisions and drive ownership and acceptance of change

## Description

The GIS Delivery Manager will oversee the day-to-day delivery of assigned workstreams within PG&E's Elevate Program. The role leads internal team members, external delivery resources, and key technology vendor partners to support the managing and scaling GIS capabilities in support of the Elevate program. The Manager is accountable for specific scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, dependencies, related to managing vendor partner contracts and for escalating enterprise-level decisions and material issues to program leadership. The Manager will oversee building and maintaining the delivery plan, managing quality, scope, schedule, and budget against approved commitments, coordinating dependencies across technical workstreams. The ideal candidate has a track record of delivering GIS projects and experience with Esri's Enterprise GIS technology. This position will be based at PG&E headquarters in Oakland, California.

The successful candidate will:

 * Manage the execution of vendor contracts to help ensure that deliverables are on time, within scope, within approved budget, and to PG&E-standard quality expectations.
 * Plan and coordinate delivery across assigned technical workstreams, which may include Esri configuration and development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, architecture, data conversion, integration, testing, training, deployment, and stabilization.
 * Translate program objectives and business requirements into integrated delivery plans, release milestones, resource needs, dependencies, and measurable outcomes.
 * Provide clear status, financial, risk, dependency, and decision reporting to IT and business leaders.
 * Manage deliverables to comply with applicable PG&E standards, regulations, architecture, cybersecurity, data governance, project governance, and operational readiness requirements., Management and Delivery Leadership (65-70%)
 * Manage a team of technical employees and contractors which may include project managers, developers, engineers, and testers.
 * Establish development plans for staff; provide performance feedback, coaching, and guidance.
 * Ensure staff have the resources and skills needed to support all projects.
 * Achieve results through others by setting and communicating goals and metrics, monitoring progress, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, and reinforcing behaviors that drive high performance.
 * Manage the successful implementation of new and enhanced GIS systems on time, in scope, and within budget for assigned workstreams.
 * Provide IT services that include planning, development, implementation, and support for GIS solutions required by the PG&E lines of business.
 * Manage the assessment of delivery and technical risks and the execution of plans to mitigate them; ensure issues and decisions are surfaced promptly with a recommended path forward.
 * Execute agile and waterfall project management methodologies spanning planning, design, configuration, testing, training, and post go-live support.
 * Establish and enforce delivery standards, entry and exit criteria, and quality gates for assigned scope.
 * Monitor delivery results against technical specifications and acceptance criteria; develop and manage meaningful metrics to demonstrate delivery effectiveness.
 * Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to each project and manage employees, contractors, and vendors for efficient delivery of services.
 * Develop and manage to project and workstream budgets and resource plans; escalate when scope, cost, schedule, or quality are at risk.
 * Develop and manage service level agreements (SLAs) with business partners and manage key vendor relationships supporting assigned scope.
 * Support complex contract negotiations and value-driven procurement practices led by sourcing and senior leadership.
 * Provide support for compliance with PG&E standards, regulations, and governance processes
 * Drive standardization and best practices, limiting customizations and reducing reliance on third-party tools.

Customer and Vendor Business Relationship and Strategy (30-35%)

 * Act as a liaison and conduit for information flow between the delivery team and the rest of the IT and business community, as well as appropriate external stakeholders; manage efficient and effective resolution of issues.
 * Serve as a trusted partner to business process owners, translating complex technology solutions into clear and concise terms for varied audiences.
 * Explain necessary trade-offs and balances between immediate tactical needs and longer-term outcomes with PG&E leaders.
 * Collaborate with other teams in the delivery and sharing of concepts that can be leveraged across portfolios.
 * Communicate and champion the business technology requirements necessary to execute the GIS portfolio.
 * Develop, prioritize, coordinate, and communicate the goals and processes necessary for implementing assigned portfolio components and critical projects.
 * Review and recommend sourcing strategies for projects, working with business-unit and IT personnel to distribute resources and set priorities based on business goals., * PG&E expects its leaders to conduct themselves with the highest ethics and integrity and to embody specific leadership qualities.
 * Examine issues and create plans with a long-term perspective. Ensures short-term delivery goals support the longer-term GIS strategy and operates effectively when the way forward is not fully certain.
 * Build formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
 * A safety champion in words and actions with respect to both employee and public safety. Maintains an environment of open dialog that is free of retaliation
 * Uses various communication channels that convey a clear understanding of the needs of different audiences. Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related dynamics
 * Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
 * Interprets and applies understanding of key financial indicators to make effective business decisions. Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
 * Supports and sustains a high integrity speak-up culture which prioritizes ethics, safety, and compliance. Builds the necessary level of industry, company, and subject-matter expertise, including laws and regulations.
 * Creates strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions