Senior Level Program Manager Jobs
Senior level program manager jobs call for professionals who set direction, own outcomes, and lead the cross-functional teams and complex initiatives that move organizations forward. Openings are spread across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with Google, Right at School, and Apple hiring at this level now.
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Job Category: Project / Program Management
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland; Clovis; West Sacramento
Position Summary
Acts as a liaison between PG&E and our Substation Engineering Contractors . Provides planning, strategic analysis, and operational support. Facilitates, directs, and coordinates activities and special projects related to the execution of the Substation Owner's Engineering outsourced work portfolio.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned location a minimum of 2 days a week or as business needs require.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
Bay Area Minimum: $129,000
Bay Area Mid: $168,000
Bay Area Maximum: $207,000
California Minimum: $123,000
California Mid: $160,000
California Maximum: $197,000
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Job Responsibilities Helps support interactions with contractors to support work plan portfolio. Prioritizes issues and facilitates/takes corrective actions, as appropriate. Support the organization, in analyzing costs and making recommendations on cost reduction initiatives based on data. Analyze work processes and makes recommendations on how to integrate and improve processes. Provide analysis for workload efficiency and making recommendations on future resource needs based on the data. Lead special projects to resolve urgent issues. Build relationships with all vendors and their leads Work with other LOBs to gather feedback and make improvements Maintain and Enhance guidance to Owners Engineers and Internal Engineers on dealing with Contractors Work closely with Sourcing and Contract Management on MSA’s and contracts Work with the key stake holders to provide our vendors with workload forecast to gain efficiencies Manage LAN ID’s and contractor Workforce Assess Vendor Capabilities and Strengths as well as provide feedback for improvement Evaluates contractor performance based on established business metrics (project/program and portfolio level). Prioritizes issues and facilitates/takes corrective actions, as appropriate. Provide analysis for workload efficiency and making recommendations on future resource needs based on the data. Lead special projects to resolve urgent issues. Lead Contractor Communications Meetings
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent working experience 8 years of job-related working experience
Desired: Masters Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification
Job Category: Project / Program Management
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland; Clovis; West Sacramento
Position Summary
Acts as a liaison between PG&E and our Substation Engineering Contractors . Provides planning, strategic analysis, and operational support. Facilitates, directs, and coordinates activities and special projects related to the execution of the Substation Owner's Engineering outsourced work portfolio.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned location a minimum of 2 days a week or as business needs require.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
Bay Area Minimum: $129,000
Bay Area Mid: $168,000
Bay Area Maximum: $207,000
California Minimum: $123,000
California Mid: $160,000
California Maximum: $197,000
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Job Responsibilities Helps support interactions with contractors to support work plan portfolio. Prioritizes issues and facilitates/takes corrective actions, as appropriate. Support the organization, in analyzing costs and making recommendations on cost reduction initiatives based on data. Analyze work processes and makes recommendations on how to integrate and improve processes. Provide analysis for workload efficiency and making recommendations on future resource needs based on the data. Lead special projects to resolve urgent issues. Build relationships with all vendors and their leads Work with other LOBs to gather feedback and make improvements Maintain and Enhance guidance to Owners Engineers and Internal Engineers on dealing with Contractors Work closely with Sourcing and Contract Management on MSA’s and contracts Work with the key stake holders to provide our vendors with workload forecast to gain efficiencies Manage LAN ID’s and contractor Workforce Assess Vendor Capabilities and Strengths as well as provide feedback for improvement Evaluates contractor performance based on established business metrics (project/program and portfolio level). Prioritizes issues and facilitates/takes corrective actions, as appropriate. Provide analysis for workload efficiency and making recommendations on future resource needs based on the data. Lead special projects to resolve urgent issues. Lead Contractor Communications Meetings
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent working experience 8 years of job-related working experience
Desired: Masters Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification
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Senior Level Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level program manager job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who can demonstrate end-to-end program ownership, not just task management. Highlight cross-functional leadership, measurable outcomes you drove, and experience aligning programs to business strategy. Familiarity with portfolio-level planning, executive stakeholder management, and the ability to mentor junior program managers will give you a clear edge over candidates who only show execution depth.
Which companies hire senior level program managers?
Companies hiring senior level program managers right now include Google, Right at School, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises running multi-program portfolios as well as growth-stage technology and professional services firms that need experienced leaders to build out their program management function.
Are there remote senior level program manager jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at the senior level. About 30% of senior level program manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many organizations treat experienced program leaders as geography-independent roles. You can filter by work setting in the listings above to find openings that match your preferred arrangement.
What makes a program manager role senior level?
Senior level program manager roles are defined by scope and accountability rather than task count. You own the outcomes of a full program or a cluster of interdependent projects, set the approach, manage risk at a strategic level, and report directly to senior leadership. These roles also carry an expectation that you will coach and develop other program managers, not just execute alongside them.
Which industries hire the most senior level program managers?
Senior Level program manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run large, complex, multi-stakeholder programs where experienced leadership directly determines whether initiatives land on time, on budget, and with measurable impact.