Technical Program Manager-Wildfire Operations Program Management
 Portland General Electric | |
 United States, Oregon, Madras | |
 Apr 06, 2026 | |
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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. Technical Program Manager - Wildfire Operations Program Management Job Function Summary As a Technical Program Manager within PGE's Wildfire Operations Program Management team, you will support the implementation and continuous improvement of initiatives outlined in PGE's 2026-2028 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP). This role plays a key part in advancing wildfire risk reduction, operational readiness, and interagency coordination to support the safe and reliable delivery of power. You will contribute across multiple WMP sections, with primary focus on Grid Operations & Protocols (including fire season field assessments, compliance, and operational readiness), and supporting initiatives in Situational Awareness and Forecasting, Emergency Preparedness, Community Outreach and Public Awareness, and Industry Engagement. A critical component of this role is serving as a field-deployable utility representative during wildfire incidents, integrating into the Incident Command System (ICS) to coordinate with Incident Management Teams (IMTs), support safe access to utility infrastructure, and provide timely situational awareness to internal stakeholders and PGE's incident management team. In this capacity, the role acts as a field liaison and safety escort for utility personnel, facilitating safe access to active fire or burned areas for damage assessment and restoration, without direct supervision of field crews. This role is also responsible for maintaining real-time situational awareness during fire season, including monitoring fire danger conditions, fire weather, detection systems (e.g., camera networks and satellite-based platforms), and new or emerging wildfire activity that may impact PGE assets. The position supports timely internal communication, coordination, and decision-making when wildfire threats are identified, and may monitor incidents virtually when deployment is not required. Additionally, this role supports coordination with neighboring utilities and regional wildfire program partners, sharing information and intelligence, aligning response considerations where infrastructure is interconnected or co-located, and contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement across organizations. You will also conduct fire season field assessments of crews and contractors and develop and deliver wildfire mitigation and safety training programs. This role participates in a rotating on-call schedule to support after-hours response and coordination with dispatch centers, first responders, agency partners, and peer utilities. This position requires strong technical knowledge, program coordination skills, and the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively in dynamic field and office environments. Key Job Information Technical Program Manager 7097 Grade 7 Career Level: P3 Career: Requires in-depth knowledge and experience Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions Works independently; receives minimal guidance Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience Key Responsibilities Program Implementation and Support
Situational Awareness and Operational Coordination
Incident Response and Coordination
Field Readiness and Compliance
Training and Program Development
Stakeholder Engagement and Industry Collaboration
Project Consultation and Planning
Strategy and Team Leadership Leads a project team or one major team in completing a project. 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 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 Follows program governance to ensure 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 Partners with program managers and project managers to improve overall organizational competencies in project and program management; collaborates with program/project manager peer group to continually improve. External Relationships Occasionally partners and participates with customers and/or other utilities to strengthen and create opportunities to share best practices. Education/Experience/Certifications Education Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Forestry, Natural Resources, Emergency Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience Experience
Certifications, Licenses and Training Required:
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Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) Functional Competencies
General Competencies
Physical and Cognitive Demands 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.). Cognitive
Schedule/Attendance Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule 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 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) Overnight inside/outside the 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 10lb Carrying (check appropriate weight): Up to 10lb Environment - Indoor/Outdoor Office environment Field environment Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. 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.comor 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. April 10, 2026 | |