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Primary Purpose:

Provide leadership for the planning, development, and implementation of large-scale, major strategic business and technology projects for the Transmission Engineering Design team. Effectively collaborate with internal departments, stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and vendors to define requirements, assess alternatives and present solutions to business challenges. Responsible for budget and resource planning. Single point of contact for all economic and regulatory issues for the assigned projects.
May provide direction to a small group of direct reports.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project parameters for project requirements. Manage and coordinate all activities leading to the successful completion of large-scale, major strategic projects including project scoping, timelines, cost estimates and design. Build business cases and project justifications.
• Direct, control and monitor team members, both internal and outside contractors, in the completion of their work.
• Manage related workforce planning, budget analysis, and budget forecasts.
• Analyze and determine regulatory impacts and requirements of the project.
• Research and evaluate available contractors and consultants. Prepare, negotiate and approve or recommend approval of contracts. Negotiate contracts changes.
• Testify before and/or prepare supporting documentation for CPUC and other government agencies concerning cost estimates.
• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Hybrid Schedule:

• Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow the employee to work onsite three days per week and remotely on the remaining workdays.
• Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Engineer, Business or equivalent.
• Master's Degree - An MBA or advanced degree.
• 8 years - Related experience.
• Project management knowledge required.
• Must be able to assess the potential financial impact of a project to the Company.
• Must possess the ability to review complex problems and propose innovative solutions.
• Must be able to build solid business cases/project justifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree An MBA or advanced degree.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Note: SDG&E strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.