Portland General Electric

Lead market analysis, develop program strategies, manage large load contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster external relations for PGE's large load energy programs. | Bachelor's degree in a related field, 8+ years in utility or related program management, experience with large-load customers, complex contract negotiation, and utility regulatory processes. | 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. Senior Product Portfolio Specialist Position: Senior Product Portfolio Specialist – Large Load Program Manager Job Code: 6730 Grade: 8 Career Level: P4 Specialist Professional Job Summary The Senior Product Portfolio Specialist – Large Load Program Manager leads contracts, and performance management for PGE’s large-load customers and partnerships. This role owns market intelligence, and end-to-end contract lifecycle management — driving adoption, compliance, profitability, and risk mitigation. The position serves as a subject-matter authority on large-load agreements, liaising with RaRa and Legal on tariff impacts, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver innovative, compliant, and cost-effective solutions that advance PGE’s business objectives and outstanding customer experiences. Key Responsibilities Market Intelligence & Product Analysis Lead analysis of energy industry trends, competitive dynamics, regulatory developments, and customer needs specific to large-load segments (industrial, data centers, manufacturing, etc.). Maintain deep market knowledge via trade publications, market data, and participation in trade organizations, committees, and key conferences/tradeshows. Translate insights into opportunity assessments, business cases, and product hypotheses for large-load offerings and present findings to senior leadership. Program Strategy & Roadmap Develop innovative, customer-centric, and cost-effective large load program strategies aligned with corporate goals and portfolio priorities. Define program vision, value proposition, target segments, pricing approaches, and go-to-market plans for large-load programs. Act as the recognized authority for PGE’s large load program —champion benefits internally and externally and advocate for feature prioritization and resourcing. Program Management Establish dashboards and KPIs to track partnership performance and program performance (MWs under contract, flexibility, contract terms, revenue/margin, industry benchmarking). Oversee enhancement development and implementation (requirements, prioritization, delivery). Drive expansion of program participation and sustained customer engagement. Drive revenue growth through strategic alliances and joint initiatives and develop proposals and presentations for potential partners. Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership. Compliance & Regulatory Oversight Liaison with Regulatory and Legal teams on tariff changes and impact to large load contracts Serve as team lead on regulatory compliance. Monitor and maintain compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. Facilitate effective communication, issue resolution, and dependency management across stakeholder groups. Create and maintain project plans, timelines, and risk registers; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Customer Experience & Contract Support Design and implement customer service processes and support materials (FAQs, training, tool guides) for large-load customers and partners. Identify product/process changes to increase satisfaction, reduce friction, and improve accessibility. Lead and support capital and cross functional projects to improve systems related to large load customers. Support preparation, drafting, and negotiation of complex contracts and amendments. Ensure terms align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. External Relations & Thought Leadership Represent PGE on industry committees and maintain relationships with trade bodies, vendors, and partners. Activate external marketing and partnership opportunities to advance PGE’s brand and product adoption. Promote best practices and thought leadership consistent with PGE’s standards and regulatory requirements. Education, Experience & Certifications Education Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, accounting, economics, or related field; or equivalent experience. Experience Typically eight (8) or more years in utility program management, electric utility, marketing, project management, or a related field. Preferred: Experience with large-load customers, complex contract negotiation, tariff application, and utility regulatory processes. Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have) Knowledge of utility tariffs, rate structures, special contracts, and compliance (OPUC; familiarity with FERC/NERC a plus). Experience in financial modeling (pricing, margin analysis, credit risk/collateral), and performance analytics (Excel, Power BI/Tableau). Proficiency with contract management, SharePoint, and workflow tools; Strong executive communication skills; ability to create concise briefing materials and recommendations. Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management across Regulatory, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Sales. 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 Physical Capabilities Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more) Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift) Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 50 lbs. Carrying: Up to 50 lbs. Environment - Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply): Office Plant Field Compensation Range: $107,025.00 - $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 an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. 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 Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. 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. At Portland General Electric, we’re innovators, builders, and achievers. We’re committed to powering our customers’ potential and making a difference for our community and the planet. Today, that commitment includes developing an intelligent and resilient electric grid, electrifying transportation and de-carbonizing the energy sector. We’re proud to deliver an exceptional experience to help our customers thrive. Our mission is to make clean, reliable and affordable energy services available to all. We obsess over serving customers and are committed to growing employee career paths with purpose. Equity and inclusion are core business values; we celebrate our differences and are committed to developing teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Lead and manage restoration and operations support teams, oversee outage restoration and emergency response, develop strategic plans, manage budgets and resources, and maintain regulatory compliance. | Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 15+ years in utility operations with management experience, strong knowledge of T&D systems, local and national electric codes, and valid driver's license. | 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. Senior Manager – Restoration & Operations Support PGE is seeking an experienced and dynamic senior manager to lead our critical restoration & support services operations team. This role requires someone that is an industry expert with a comprehensive understanding of utility operations, engineering principles and a strategic mindset. The ideal candidate will possess: • Expert knowledge of the utility industry, including electrical distribution, transmission and generation facilities. • Expert knowledge in outage restoration practices and procedures. • In-depth understanding of engineering and construction theory and principles with a focus on design and operational aspects of transmission and distribution systems. • Thorough comprehension of PGE’s philosophy, policies, practices, goals and objectives. • Advanced expertise in operational technologies applicable to the utility industry. • Strong grasp of operations planning and budgeting process. • Proven skills in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources management and leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing restoration efforts, supporting daily operations and driving continuous improvement in our service delivery. They will play a crucial role in ensuring PGE maintains its high standards in power distribution and transmission. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of energy delivery in our region while working with a team of dedicated professionals. Job Function Summary: Manages a diverse set of functions related to transmission and distribution operating activities - including oversight over T&D first response for outage, field power quality group, underground core operations, transmission inspections, apprentice training, and operational support services. Career Level Summary • Provides leadership to managers and professional associates. • Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams. • Develops departmental plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities. • Decision making is guided by department/district objectives. Key Responsibilities • General Management Assists the director, power delivery, in leading and managing the overall performance of the response, restoration and operation support functions. This includes direct oversight of Eagles, Special Testers, Reliability Technicians, Underground Core, Oil Spill response and operation support services. Ensures that rapid response and incident management protocols are executed efficiently to restore service, safeguard assets, and maintain customer trust. Supports and ensures delivery of safe, reliable, stable and economic power services to all PGE customer classes, including outage restoration, customer service and labor relations. • Operational Management Manages multiple response and support teams across regions through direct-report managers; ensures accountability and effective team results; and serves as senior manager for overall Restoration and Operations Support performance. Oversees the efficient execution of emergency response and operational support activities, including unplanned outage management and incident recovery – to provide timely (CAIDI) and safe restoration for customers. Ensures that departmental operations are managed effectively and economically to facilitate power delivery to customers while meeting safety, environmental, cultural and community requirements; ensures effective employee engagement and cost-effective use of resources to meet the needs of the company, customers and employees and contribute to the profitability of PGE. Ensures that departments and functions meet short- and long-term Power Delivery and corporate goals and objectives; utilizes business metrics to measure and provide feedback to improve performance. Ensures departments and functions operate in alignment with federal, state and local regulations, standards, laws, regulations and company policies and directions and carry out the intent of senior management and the director of Power Delivery. Ensures that all managers fulfill managerial accountabilities and foster an environment and culture consistent with PGE’s values. Manages the department safety culture in collaboration with the Safety Department to attain the goal of zero injuries; holds managers and employees accountable for working safely, consistently and fairly enforcing all safety, health and work rules. Provides leadership for appropriate company outage response to T&D system damage from major storms or other system emergencies. Actively participates on leadership teams as directed by the director of Power Delivery. • Strategic Management Develops and manages the long-term vision and executes strategic plans that align with the vision of the director of Power Delivery and corporate strategic plans. Develops functional strategies, establishing highest-level priorities and ensuring achievement of major department objectives for restoration and operational support functions as directed. Establishes internal & external partnerships with other areas to develop and implement plans in response to changing markets, competitive pressures and customer expectations. Supports the development and implementation of strategic direction to integrate Operations and other cross-functional activities as directed by the director of Power Delivery. Develops a utility operations labor strategy that builds a collaborative labor/management relationship. • Manage Internal/External Relationships Develops and maintains relationships with senior management at peer utilities, industry organizations, key customer groups and community/governmental organizations. Represents PGE and effectively communicates/negotiates on behalf of the company with all levels within these groups. Effectively addresses all service quality and reliability needs of industrial, commercial and residential customers as they relate to Power Delivery. Productively collaborates with various PGE departments and stakeholders, including, but not limited to, Grid Operations, Repair-Dispatch, Customer Service, Service & Design, PGE Safety, BCEM, T&D Engineering, Crew-Coordination, Wildfire, IT, Environmental, HR and Corporate Communications. • Functional Leadership Exercises comprehensive functional and industry knowledge in specialized areas; identifies and resolves complex multidimensional business problems; exercises delegated authority over planning, direction and timely execution for a functional area or program; establishes and maintains contacts with management levels within and outside the company and at government agencies and with industry experts in accomplishing function or program objectives. • Financial Management Sets strategy and develops plans, policies and processes for the accounting, budgeting and, where applicable, charging of department resources and services, including the definition of cost models and charging models; sets, negotiates, approves and manages all financial budgets and targets, ensuring that there is adequate funding for department objectives and plans. • Resourcing Oversees workforce planning and resource strategy across multiple departments, ensuring that there is adequate skilled resource to meet planned service delivery or department objectives; ensures integration with strategic human resource plans; responsible for recruitment, development and demand forecasts for multiple departments. • Professional Development Determines organizational development needs in line with business needs and strategic direction of departments; generates development strategies to achieve required change; monitors progress and evaluates business benefits achieved. Education / Experience • Requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering or other related field or equivalent experience. • Typically, 15 or more years of professional experience in a related field; management/supervisory experience required. • Experience in Line Operations Management. • Strong understanding of T&D systems. • Strong understanding of local and national electric code. • Requires a valid Driver’s License and a history of safe driving practices. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Functional Competencies • Expert knowledge of the utility industry and engineering and construction theory and principles. • Expert knowledge of electrical distribution, transmission and generation facilities. • Expert knowledge of design and transmission and distribution operations. • Expert knowledge of company philosophy, policies, practices, goals and objectives. • Expert knowledge of operational technologies applicable to the utility industry, including electrical distribution, transmission and generation principles. • Advanced knowledge of operations planning and budgeting processes. • Advanced knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources and modeling, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources. • Advanced knowledge of federal and state laws relating to company practices and operations. • Advanced knowledge of applicable labor contracts. • Expert ability to represent the corporate position to external entities. • Advanced ability to conceptualize technical management principles and apply them to actual situations. General Competencies • Expert analytical thinking skills. • Expert business acumen. • Expert decision-making skills. • Expert delegation skills. • Advanced negotiation skills. • Advanced performance measurement and improvement skills. • Expert safety leadership skills. • Intermediate strategic organization skills. • Intermediate vision-creation skills. Leader Practices • Drives Vision and Purpose • Business Insight • Strategic Mindset • Develops Talent • Manages Ambiguity 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.). • 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, storm or incident response. • Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance. • Ability to work shift schedule. • Ability to work on-call schedule. Physical Capabilities • Driving/travel/commute • Daily within service territory • Occasionally (one to two times a month or less) • Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift) • Lifting/pushing/pulling (check appropriate weight): • Up to 10 lb • Carrying (check appropriate weight): • Up to 10 lb Environment - Indoor/Outdoor ☒ Office environment ☐ Plant environment ☐ Field environment Compensation Range: $154,980.00 - $287,820.00 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.

Lead and manage complex resource planning projects including DSP, IRP, and CEP, ensuring strategic alignment, risk mitigation, budget control, and stakeholder communication in a hybrid work environment. | Requires bachelor’s degree, 8+ years project management experience, PMP certification, valid driver’s license, and preferably utility industry experience with advanced project management and communication skills. | 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 The Resource Planning Project Manager role is critical to informing and executing PGE’s resource planning and procurement responsibilities. The position will support the Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) Team by working cross-functionally to support and manage complex projects and initiatives (e.g., request for proposal (RFP), load forecasting, distributed system planning (DSP), and program/product planning). This role will support the preparation and implementation of PGE’s key planning process: • Distribution System Plan (DSP), Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Clean Energy Plan (CEP). This position will interpret internal and external business issues and use best practices, solves complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions, work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations, and may lead functional teams or projects. Additionally, this role will plan, monitor and manage reports and projects from initiation through completion, secure required resources, develop formal processes, identify risks, ensure transparent data and tools, complete deliverables on-time, and manage project budgets, where applicable. Responsibilities • Project Consultation and Planning Responsible for leading a single major project or multiple moderate projects. Types include, but are not limited to, business systems or process improvement, department reorganizations and strategy implementation, training, feasibility studies and pilots. • Consults with operations managers to ensure strategic alignment, cost effectiveness and mitigation of negative operational and/or customer impacts of business initiatives and projects; works with project sponsor to develop objectives and scope; assists in or develops business case/justification. • Develops or oversees development of project plan(s) including work back schedules, 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 sponsor on vendor contract negotiations. • Team Leadership Leads multiple major projects/initiatives in completing strategic projects. Provides staff leadership to team members; facilitates team meetings, cultivates and reinforces group values, norms and behaviors; provides guidance and motivation to team on performance and productivity issues; ensures compliance with established project management methodologies and standards; takes corrective action as needed. • 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 sponsor. Maintains, adjusts and updates project plans as needed. • Stakeholder Engagement Develops communication plans and strategies; provides timely, accurate communication of project plans and status to stakeholders. • Process Improvement Leads and/or facilitates business process improvement (BPI) activities; assists managers and subject matter experts to identify, understand and improve or revise processes, practices and policies; assists managers in establishing process controls in order to measure baseline and post-improvement performance to monitor success of improvement initiatives. • Project Reporting and Documentation Ensures all project documents are catalogued and archived in a secure and efficient manner; documents and files all “lessons learned” along with all project artifacts. • 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. • External Relationships Actively partners and participates with other utilities to strengthen and create opportunities to share best practices. Qualifications Required: • Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, communications, psychology or computer science or other related field or equivalent experience. • Experience Typically eight or more years in project management or a related field. • Certifications, Licenses and Training PMP certification required • Valid Drivers License Preferred: For this role, the ideal candidate will have experience in utility industry resource planning project management as well as experience providing in-house support to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and company procedures and policies related to integrated resource planning. Lastly, the ideal candidate will develop, implement and administer human-centered planning processes designed to increase the effectiveness of the organization and creating, managing and cultivating the employer-employee and community relationships. • Advanced knowledge of project management science, methodologies and standards. • 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. • Advanced knowledge of resource planning concepts and principles. • Advanced knowledge of group problem-solving methods and techniques including problem analysis, nominal group and brainstorming techniques and consensus building. • Advanced listening skills, including the ability to draw information out and to see things from another’s perspective. • Advanced skills in writing technical. • Advanced communication skills, both written and oral and presentation skills. Physical and Cognitive Demands 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 • Hybrid - 3 days per week in office Compensation Range: $107,025.00 - $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 an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. 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 Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. 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.