Program Manager

Title: Program Manager
Location: Portland OR 97205
Starts with 9months contract.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop strategies and project plans to ensure all PGE public retail charging has an exceptional customer experience.
Project manage the development of assigned products and services, coordinating stakeholders in the development and management of the product or service offering.
Assemble project teams to assist in the development and delivery of the product or service, including operations, marketing, training, data collection, and customer experience.
Adhere to PGEs project and product development methodologies for governance, measurement and evaluation.
Lead RFP process on assigned projects as needed.
Manage relationships and performance contracts with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Develop and effectively manage program development budgets; review and report on program revenue and expenses monthly.
Prepare presentations and related communications for executives and external audiences.

Required Skills
Is utilities experience required? Preferred
Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills):
1. Project Management
2. Utility/Charging/EV Experience
3.Ability to communicate complex concepts

Top 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills)
1. Attention to detail
2. Exceptional organization
3. Good decision making

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Typically 5-7 years of professional experience with a four-year degree in business, economics, marketing, communications or similar field.
• Demonstrated product development and marketing experience that showcases an understanding of how to engage customers and evaluate programs.
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting principles related to utility program implementations preferred.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Self-starter, capable of operating at a high level of autonomy.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills to write concise reports, deliver high quality presentations, negotiate contracts, facilitate meetings, deliver presentations and prepare project documentation.