Principal S2P Program Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Recognized STP subject matter expert who represents PG&E procurement teams and stakeholders in the overall Business & Technology Modernization program.
• Supports all project phases as representative of the procurement process in design workshops, socialization, and confirmation of business requirements for L3/L4 processes.
• Facilitates socialization of future state design concepts with peers.
• Validates and confirms business requirements against documented regulations and procedures.
• Identifies gaps and cross-functional design requirements and solves unique and complex problems, anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced employees.
• Collaborates across the organization to ensure alignment of goals to support the program.
• Responsible for utilizing other departments and teams to meet program goals.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of Source to Pay (STP) processes and solutions including requisition to approval, PO management, CLM (Guided buying, catalogs, services procurement, accounts payable), and supporting systems (Ariba, SAP).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong change management mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Proven track record of successfully working in cross-functional projects and teams.
• Master's degree.
• PMP Certification.
• Ability to use understanding of the business to help drive strategic decision making and recommend operational improvements.
• Ability to lead the largest, most complex projects across supported lines of business (e.g., Customer Care, Human Resources).
• Deep knowledge and expertise of business and industry drivers.
• Adept at addressing issues with diplomacy and tact.
• Travel may be required.

Benefits & Perks

• Participation in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.