Principal Program Manager (IT Infrastructure)

Program Manager

Location: Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension depending on portfolio need and scope changes)
• Pay Rate: $45–$50 / Year (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

Within the Clean Energy Transportation (CET) organization, the EV Customer Programs (EVCP) team develops, launches, and operates EV-related programs to help accelerate EV adoption across the utility's service area. The EVCP team is hiring a Project Manager to provide additional day-to-day support for the team. Note: this is considered a "desk job" and will not require any on-site activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Program Managers to set up customer calls/meetings, follow up on outstanding project items, and schedule additional site visits
• Validate program data and partner with Program Managers/key stakeholders to gather updated project information
• Run ad-hoc reports and work with others on the EVCP team to streamline existing reporting processes
• Provide additional program support while Program Managers are on leave or vacation

Required Experience

• 3 or more years of program management experience or similar experience

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills — ability to communicate complex processes to others via written or verbal communication
• Proven track record of critical thinking skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• High level of organization / attention to detail

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Program Management a plus
• Experience with EVs or electrification highly encouraged
• Experience working with an investor-owned utility

Education Requirements

• BS/BA Degree, or equivalent work experience

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a major investor-owned utility operating in the energy sector, serving customers across a large service territory in California. The organization employs program managers, data analysts, systems analysts, product owners, and AI/ML specialists, with a growing focus on clean energy innovation and EV adoption initiatives. With thousands of professionals across its operations and ongoing digital transformation efforts, the utility offers a dynamic environment for technology and program management talent.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-17626 Industry: Operations & Management

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