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Principal Product Owner - V2X

PG&E
Bay Area Minimum: $151,000.00-Bay Area Maximum: $257,000.00
United States, California, Oakland
May 05, 2026
Requisition ID# 171806 Job Category: Information Technology Job Level: Manager/Principal Business Unit: Strategy & Growth Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview The Clean Energy Transportation (CET) group is focused on accelerating the adoption of clean vehicles in California. CET leads a ~$0.5B portfolio of transportation electrification (TE) programs to increase the adoption of clean vehicles in California as we work to address one of the largest contributors to climate change - and we need a motivated, organized strategic thinker to help us determine how to expand this portfolio. We serve PG&E's customers by deploying electric vehicle programs to increase access to charging infrastructureandreduce total cost of electric vehicle ownership, educating our customers,and pursuing innovative vehicle-grid-integrationstrategies to unlockadditionalbenefits to EV drivers and the grid. We focus on safety and quality, invest in our team's success, solve problems, and strive to be better, work as an integrated team, and build trusted relationships. We collaborate and are intellectually curious. We are looking to collaborate with passionate, thoughtful people who want to make a real impact.Come join our team and help drive the transition to clean energy transportation. Team Overview PG&E believes that ifproperly managed, EVs canprovide a quadruple value stack of reliability, resiliency,affordability, and lower GHG emissionsfor the gridand for our customers.The Vehicle Grid Integration Pilots and Analysis team(VGI team)leads a portfolioofVGI pilots, EV rates, data analysis, andstrategy development all in support ofidentifyingsolutions to effectively integrate EVsonto the gridand unlock the full potential of EVs.Working closely with theLoad Management Strategyteam at PG&E and externalstakeholders such as EV and EVSE Original Equipment Manufacturers, distributed energy resourceaggregators,advocacy groups, and the California Public Utilities Commission, the teamis focusedontesting novel technologies and strategies tounderstand customer behavior and preferences and identify a path to scale VGI for PG&E's grid. Our valuesare:we collaborate,we'reintellectually curious, and wefail fastin order toaddress the pressing problemsour customers, our grid, and our world is facing. Position Summary TheVGIteam is looking for amotivated andhighly skilledPrincipal ProductOwnerto lead ourVehicle-to-Everything(V2X)productstrategyand drive innovative solutionsthat enableV2Xto scale. This role willbuildon PG&E's existing V2X pilot portfolio to chart alongterm,multiyearV2X product roadmapthat delivers durable value for both the electric grid and PG&E customers.This includes developing program proposals and executing program design focused on measuring customer and grid value and scalability. The successful candidate willbe responsibleforidentifyingkey technical, operational, regulatory, and customer barriers to V2X today and defining clear pathways to overcome them.A corefocus of this role will be defining theendtoendV2X customer and system experience, includingstreamlined customer enrollment, simplified interconnection processes, and clearandcompelling mechanisms that encourage customers to export power in ways that create value for both customers and the utility.Thisrole will partnerclosely withcross-functionalteamstoidentifycriticaldependencies,align onsolutions, andadvance product developments from pilots to scalable offerings. Additionally, the successful candidate willbe a key contributor toour"Deploy"pillarforour True North Strategy(TNS). Our TNSis a strategy supporting our department's (Clean Energy Transportation) goalsofreaching3M EVsand 550 MW of flexible load by 2030. The strategyconsists of the following pillars: Build:reimagining how we build the transmissionanddistribution grid to enable mass EV adoption, Deploy:strategizing how we can enable and deploy VGI at scale, Invest:identifyinghow weensure the state meets ambitious charging infrastructure targetsanddevelopingnew programsto ensure we invest inall ofour communities, Serve:working to serve our EV customers in a way that inspires joy and builds trust; and, Create:creating a repeatable and scalable pathway to enable widespread electrification via partnerships and policy advocacy. This will involve leading and representing the "Deploy" pillar for our team, tracking our key milestones, and managing our team's metrics and KPIs to monitor progress toward our goals. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The work location is Oakland, CA. PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be between the minimum and the midpointof the range. Thefinal decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above.This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs. Bay Area Minimum: $151,000.00 Bay Area Midpoint: $204,000.00 Bay Area Maximum: $257,000.00 Job Responsibilities Solvesunique and complex problems,anticipating issuesand developing innovativeVGIsolutions. Developsexecutive and Board level materials and presents findings and recommendations to senior leaders to gain agreement. Works with senior management to drive strategic planning and decision-making. Interacts and partners with key regulatory agencies, including CPUC, CEC, CARBandindustry groups and key market players to influence key decision makers and policy direction. Representsthe companyand the VGI teamin regulatory proceedings, and at industry forums and events, to communicate our strategy and advocate for innovative solutions. Manages major cross-functional projects and initiativesacrossvarious teams andwithexternalconsultants, including managing contracts and deliverables. Conducts and uses research and data, including targeted customer research, to shapeVGIproducts, direction, or program plans. Assimilates diverse information from multiple stakeholders, and synthesizes the information to design, prioritize, and pursue strategic alternatives. Program design-design customer programsandtest pricing strategy development Qualifications Minimum: High School or GED-General Educational Development-GED Diploma Minimum of 7 years' job-related experience Desired: Bachelorsdegree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or related discipline or equivalent work experience isrequired Minimum of 8 years' job-related experience. Demonstrated knowledge of electric vehicles, managed charging, and/or V2X technologies. Excellent communication skills arerequired-i.e.the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in written documents. Strong analytic skills and the ability to grasp and solve complex problems. Detailoriented with excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills. Advanced degree in public policy, businessadministration, orenvironmental science / energy or similar.