Director, Procurement Strategic Initiatives PMOSan Jose, San Ramon, San Francisco, CAPerm PositionDepartment OverviewThe Procurement Organization includes a staff of Strategic Sourcing professionals, Procurement Operations, analysts, supplier diversity, and a center of excellence. Our mission is to deliver cost-effective and valued supply chain services through strategic, diverse, and sustainable business solutions. Our work requires close integration with all lines of business, finance, and our suppliers.Position SummaryThe Director of Procurement Strategic Initiatives PMO will lead and oversee PG&E’s Procurement Excellence PMO. In this role, you will drive 2025 and long-term transformation initiatives to elevate PG&E’s Procurement function to best-in-class standards by implementing standardized processes, tools, frameworks, systems, and governance that will enable PG&E to serve its hometowns safely, efficiently, and affordably.Job Responsibilities Unite Procurement leaders and stakeholders around a single, shared vision of transformation that results in best-in-class performance.Lead the development of processes and implementation of technology that aligns with Enterprise-wide business needs.Implement thoughtful and controlled change management that results in a high level of user adoption and satisfaction.Collaborate with subject matter experts across the Company to develop and manage the execution plans for key strategic initiatives.Engage with Officers of the company, VPs, and Directors/Sr. Directors on complex cross-functional programs.Partner with the Sr. Director to both assist and drive individual strategies and efforts and assemble cross-matrixed teams from across the organization to effectuate strategy development and implementation.Work with the Sr. Director and Vice President to implement a long-term, sustainable, and flexible Procurement Excellence program management office (PMO).Focus on the near-term deliverables as well as the longer-term strategy horizon as the energy and utility industry goes through transformative shifts.Lead positive change for California, our customers, and the utility.Lead staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Desired Possess extensive expertise in best practice procurement, including category management, sourcing, contracting, and enterprise-wide procurement requirements. Ability to interact with C-Suite executives and successfully build relationships and work at all levels of the Enterprise.In-depth knowledge of technical and professional concepts related to strategy and planning.Experience in the design and deployment of new systems and processes with an emphasis on continuous process improvement.Have the ability to break through roadblocks and resolve obstacles.Have prior success leading transformative change.Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, business administration or related quantitative field or equivalent work experience.At least 10 years of experience in Procurement.Demonstrated experience managing and leading a team.Proven expertise in at least two of the following areas: Supply ChainStrategic SourcingCategory ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementContract ManagementNegotiations StrategyProcurement Technology Optimization or ImplementationProcurement Process StandardizationProcurement TransformationPreferred Qualifications: Master's degree in supply chain, engineering, economics, business administration or a related quantitative field.Experience in the utility, energy or regulatory industry.Background in consulting.Expertise in program/portfolio management.Strong program governance skills, including establishing program dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).Familiarity with SAP and S/4Hana.Experience leading and facilitating large cross-functional and cross-matrixed teams.#J-18808-Ljbffr