As-Needed Temporary Employee (Principal Utility Information Systems Manager)

The position will report to the Systems Support Division within SVP. As the As-Needed Electric Program Manager (PI) you will help lead and coordinate a comprehensive improvement initiative for the organization’s AVEVA PI System. This role is responsible for assessing current-state challenges across infrastructure, data quality, tag management, workflows, and governance, and driving a structured program to modernize and stabilize the PI environment. The position operates in a cross-functional capacity, partnering with IT, OT/engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure the PI system is reliable, scalable, and aligned with enterprise data and analytics objectives. This is an as-needed role, with flexible hours based on project phase and organizational priorities., The hourly salary range for this position is $94.00 - $121.00. Typical Duties

• Lead end-to-end program management of AVEVA PI system improvement initiatives.
• Working with AVEVA, conduct current-state assessments of PI architecture, interfaces, tag structure, and data flows.
• Establish and implement PI governance frameworks, including standards for tag naming, metadata, and data ownership.
• Coordinate remediation of data quality issues and rationalization of tags and assets.
• Oversee upgrades, patching, and infrastructure modernization (on-prem and/or cloud).
• Facilitate integration of PI with enterprise systems (e.g., analytics platforms, data lakes, SCADA/OT systems).
• Define and improve workflows for data ingestion, validation, and consumption.
• Manage vendors, system integrators, and internal technical teams.
• Track program milestones, risks, dependencies, and budget.
• Provide regular status reporting to executive and technical stakeholders.
• Develop documentation, standards, and knowledge transfer materials.
• Support change management and user adoption efforts.

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems. Minimum Experience Requirements: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in technical program or project management. Acceptable Substitution: Four (4) years of additional experience in technical program or project management can be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems. License/Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, or equivalent preferred. Desirable Qualifications: Demonstrated experience with AVEVA PI System (formerly OSIsoft PI), including architecture, data infrastructure, and integrations. Strong understanding of OT systems, telemetry, and real-time data environments. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities In-depth understanding of AVEVA Pl System architecture (Data Archive, AF, interfaces) and real-time industrial/OT data environments, including SCADA and telemetry systems. Strong knowledge of IT/OT integration, data governance practices, and infrastructure considerations across on-premises and cloud environments. Demonstrated skill in leading complex, cross-functional technical programs, including assessing system gaps and executing improvement roadmaps for data, infrastructure, and governance. Strong communication and facilitation skills to align technical and business stakeholders, manage vendors, and drive decisions. Ability to translate operational and business needs into actionable technical strategies while establishing standards for data quality, tag management, and system governance. Proven ability to drive change, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic environment through collaboration and influence without direct authority. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

As an as-needed employee, this is an “at-will” position and there is no guarantee of hours. Hours are limited to 999 in a fiscal year or 960 hours in a fiscal year for retired CalPERS annuitants.

Silicon Valley Power (SVP) is the municipally owned electric utility for the City of Santa Clara, delivering highly reliable, cost-effective power to a diverse customer base that includes many of the world’s leading technology and data-driven companies. Operating in one of the most demanding energy environments in the country, SVP supports business operations, advanced grid operations, real-time data systems, and critical infrastructure that underpin Silicon Valley’s innovation economy. The utility is actively modernizing its technology, operational, and data platforms to enhance security, reliability, scalability, and integration across IT and OT systems., Santa Clara is a family oriented and business friendly city, led by a city government that has developed an award-winning ethics program and a commitment to fostering the public trust. Located in Santa Clara County at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Clara is a strategic regional hub, convenient to freeways, airports, railroads, expressways, light rail and other public transportation. “The Mission City” was founded in 1852 and has grown into an internationally diverse community of about 120,000 residents with employment base of about 106,750. With 19.3 square miles of tree-lined neighborhoods, thriving commercial and industrial centers, and 300 days of sunshine each year, it is an ideal location for individuals, families, and businesses. Santa Clara is home to an extraordinary array of high-tech companies, including Applied Materials, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Nvidia, Oracle, and Ericsson. The City of Santa Clara is also home to Santa Clara University, California’s Great America Theme Park, and Levi’s® Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50.

Not Your Typical Bay Area City Voted one of ten All-America Cities in the New Millennium by the National Civic League, Santa Clara has a “High Tech, Human Touch, H2” approach to serving the community’s needs. It offers the region’s lowest combined utility costs in the nine Bay Area counties, with savings of 30 to 40% on electricity alone, and it is consistently rated one of the most affordable cities in the nation for business. At the core of the City’s government is a dedication to ethics, transparency and service to the community. Santa Clara is a Charter City with a Council / Manager form of government. The City’s financial stability ensures the highest levels of citizen and business service, low business taxes and solid real estate value, and it is also one of the safest U.S. cities with a population of 75,000+. This dedication community is most readily seen in the outstanding efforts and services provided by our world-class police and fire departments. Our outstanding public safety record includes the highest fire rating in Santa Clara County and some of the fastest emergency response times in the state. Speed is critical in Santa Clara–from response times with emergency services to responsiveness at the speed of business. More than 9,400 businesses, including many of the world’s top technology firms, have started, taken root and thrived in the City of Santa Clara. Our dedication to the business community reaches beyond business licenses and services, but focuses on individualized assistance and attention, especially for large or complex business applications that need the involvement of multiple City departments. In these cases, a dedicated liaison will help guide businesses through the process and ensure clear and complete communication.