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At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. Summary PGE's Wildfire Mitigation Project Manager leads the planning, coordination, and execution of wildfire mitigation initiatives across the company. This role supports PGE's evolving approach to wildfire risk reduction, integrating lessons from global wildfire events, regulatory guidance from the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC), and advancements in climate resilience. The Project Manager ensures compliance with Oregon's wildfire mitigation requirements while driving efforts to mature enterprise wildfire programs by leveraging leading industry practices. Additionally, they collaborate with utility peers, and key stakeholders to continuously refine mitigation strategies based on emerging data and insights. *We're hiring for a position open to both career and senior level candidates. The level will be determined based on the successful applicant's qualifications, experience, and skills demonstrated during the interview process. Career Level Summary Enterprise Project Manager 6649
Grade 7
Career Level: P3
Career: Requires in-depth knowledge and experience Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions Works independently; receives minimal guidance Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience Senior Enterprise Project Manager 6648 Grade 8 Career Level: P4 Specialist: Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations May lead functional teams or projects Key Responsibilities Wildfire Mitigation Project Manager Project Consultation and Planning
Leads a single moderate-sized or multiple smaller projects, including wildfire-related initiatives such as system or process improvements, departmental adjustments, or feasibility studies. Consults with operations managers to ensure wildfire mitigation projects are aligned strategically and cost-effective, mitigating customer and operational impacts. Assists in developing business case justifications and comprehensive project plans, including risks, dependencies, and resource requirements. Collaborates with internal stakeholders such as Supply Chain, Legal, and IT to support wildfire-related contract negotiations and project execution. Team Leadership
Leads multiple project teams or one major team focused on wildfire mitigation or risk reduction. Facilitates team development, reinforces group norms, and supports productivity and performance. Ensures consistent application of project management standards and methodologies. Project Controls
Establishes controls for managing wildfire mitigation project scope, schedule, quality, risks, and budget. Regularly updates project plans to reflect changing wildfire risk conditions or regulatory guidance. Stakeholder Engagement
Develops and implements communication strategies related to wildfire-focused project work. Shares timely, accurate updates with internal and external stakeholders, helping ensure alignment with safety and emergency preparedness objectives. Process Improvement
Leads business process improvement efforts related to wildfire resilience. Collaborate with subject matter experts to refine vegetation management processes, system hardening efforts, and emergency response protocols. Project Reporting and Documentation
Ensures wildfire mitigation project documents, including lessons learned and compliance artifacts, are securely stored and accessible for future reference. Internal Collaboration
Partners with other project managers and stakeholder teams to enhance wildfire mitigation approaches and align with PGE's broader safety and resiliency goals. Senior Wildfire Mitigation Project Manager Project Consultation and Planning
Responsible for leading a single major project or multiple moderate projects related to wildfire mitigation, including business systems or process improvements, strategy implementation, training, feasibility studies, and pilots. Oversees projects supporting PGE's Wildfire Mitigation Program, ensuring compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules governing wildfire mitigation plans and aligning with PGE's strategy for reducing wildfire risk, improving system resilience, and mitigating customer impact. Consults with operations managers to ensure strategic alignment, cost-effectiveness, and mitigation of negative operational and/or customer impacts of wildfire-related initiatives and projects; works with project sponsors to develop objectives and scope; assists in or develops business case/justification. Develops or oversees the development of project plan(s) including WBS, schedule and cost baselines, dependencies, and project roles and resource requirements; identifies project risks and mitigation strategies. Partners and strategizes with Supply Chain, Legal, IT, and project sponsors on vendor contract negotiations to ensure wildfire mitigation projects align with regulatory requirements and operational goals. Team Leadership
Leads multiple major projects/initiatives related to wildfire mitigation and grid resilience. Provides staff leadership to team members; facilitates team meetings, cultivates and reinforces group values, norms, and behaviors; provides guidance and motivation to the team on performance and productivity issues; ensures compliance with established project management methodologies and standards; takes corrective action as needed. Coordinates cross-functional teams involved in wildfire mitigation efforts, ensuring alignment with emergency response protocols, operational resilience strategies, and community safety initiatives. Project Controls
Establishes and maintains formal controls to manage and monitor project budget, scope, quality, schedule, and risks to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and effectively. Negotiates necessary project changes with project sponsors. Maintains, adjusts, and updates project plans as needed to reflect evolving wildfire mitigation needs, integrating new data, risk modeling, and regulatory updates. Stakeholder Engagement
Develops communication plans and strategies; provides timely, accurate communication of project plans and status to stakeholders. Engages with Public Safety Partners, Tribes, local communities, and other key stakeholders to prioritize the safety of people, property, and public spaces. Coordinates wildfire mitigation efforts with emergency response organizations and regulatory bodies, including the Oregon Public Utility Commission. Process Improvement
Leads and/or facilitates business process improvement (BPI) activities focused on wildfire mitigation strategies; assists managers and subject matter experts to identify, understand, and improve or revise processes, practices, and policies. Assists managers in establishing process controls to measure baseline and post-improvement performance to monitor success of mitigation initiatives. Acts as a change agent, systematically driving continuous improvement using lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement techniques. Supports continuous improvement of wildfire mitigation processes by integrating lessons learned from previous fire seasons, refining vegetation management strategies, and improving system-hardening measures. Project Reporting and Documentation
Ensures all project documents related to wildfire mitigation are cataloged and archived in a secure and efficient manner; documents and files all "lessons learned" along with all project artifacts. Contributes to the ongoing refinement of wildfire mitigation reporting, ensuring alignment with regulatory reporting requirements and internal performance tracking. Internal Collaboration
Develops and maintains key relationships across the business, including with senior executives; provides subject matter expertise for project management and/or process improvement. Collaborates with, mentors, and/or assists in training other PMs or leads to continually improve project standards and methodology. Works closely with PGE's operations, emergency management, and grid resilience teams to integrate wildfire mitigation efforts with broader company initiatives focused on safety and reliability. External Relationships
Actively partners and participates with other utilities to strengthen and create opportunities to share best practices in wildfire risk mitigation. Works closely with local and state emergency managers, the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Department of Forestry, Tribes, fire districts, and emergency responders to plan and coordinate wildfire prevention and response efforts. Supports industry collaboration on wildfire risk mitigation, leveraging shared knowledge and regulatory insights to enhance PGE's approach to fire prevention and system resilience. This role is pivotal in supporting PGE's comprehensive, data-driven strategy to mitigate wildfire risks, ensuring the safety and resilience of the communities we serve. Qualifications Education/Experience/Certifications Education Requires a bachelor's degree in business, communications, psychology or computer science or other related field or equivalent experience. Experience Wildfire Mitigation Project Manager - Typically five or more years in project management or a related field Senior Wildfire Mitigation Project Manager - Typically, eight or more years in project management or a related field. Certifications, Licenses and Training PMP certification required for a Senior Wildfire Mitigation Project Manager Valid driver's license required. Competencies Functional Competencies (career/senior):
Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of project management science, methodologies and standards. Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of and ability to integrate project management knowledge areas including project scope, quality, time, cost, communication, procurement, human resources and risk management. Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of and skill in using software applications such as MS Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel spreadsheet and graphing, Access and Visio, Maximo and Power Plant. Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of, Project Profile system and PGE email system. Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of business process reengineering and continuous improvement methods and concepts. Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of systems thinking concepts and principles. Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of group problem-solving methods and techniques including problem analysis, nominal group and brainstorming techniques and consensus building. Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of Six-Sigma or similar methodologies and the application of human factors. Intermediate/Advanced listening skills, including the ability to draw information out and to see things from another's perspective. Intermediate/Advanced skills in writing technical and business requirements. Advanced communication skills, both written and oral, including negotiation, persuasion and presentation skills. Working/Advanced consulting skills.
General Competencies (career/senior):
Intermediate/Advanced analytical thinking skills. Intermediate/Advanced ability to manage stakeholders. Intermediate/Advanced business acumen. Intermediate/Advanced change leadership skills. Intermediate/Advanced conflict management skills. Intermediate/Advanced decision-making skills. Intermediate/Advanced enterprise/business awareness skills. Intermediate/Advanced facilitation skills. Intermediate/Advanced negotiation skills. Intermediate/Advanced problem-solving skills. Intermediate/Advanced risk management skills.
Physical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive Demands Cognitive Level: Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.). Cognitive:
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks Ability to follow accuracy standards Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Schedule/Attendance:
Ability to work long hours Ability to work a variable schedule Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance Ability to work on-call schedule
Physical Capabilities:
Driving/travel/commute:
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift) Lifting/pushing/pulling (check appropriate weight):
Carrying (check appropriate weight):
Environment: Office Environment, Plant Environment, Field Environment Compensation Range: $89,175.00 - $178,375.00
Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis. PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here. Join us today and power your potential! Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric. PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.comor by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com. To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.
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Portland General Electric
Apr 17, 2025