Job Description
Requisition ID # 172174 Job Category: Information Technology Job Level: Manager/Principal Business Unit: Information Technology Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview Grid Platforms and Network is a unified organization made up of multiple departments that work together to provide essential technology solutions for PG&E's business partners. Position Summary Principal Radio Architect provides technical leadership in design, development and implementation of Radio system deliverables. This includes the assessment and optimization of system design and development of user requirements. Provides budgetary estimates for client and IT projects, works with radio team on technical direction and operational feasibility of solutions that are integrated with the existing or defined IT network architecture and services standards, to meet clearly defined technical performance requirements. Evaluates the need for new solutions, collaborates with the radio team to create prototypes, and works with network, database, operations, technical support, and other IT departments during development and implementation to enhance system resilience and reliability. Acts as technical lead for radio team, engineering team and project management teams implementing projects within the radio programs and client projects. All employees are responsible for performing their jobs in accordance with PG&E’s vision and values. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and an office within the service territory to be determined approximately 2 days per week based on business needs or company requirements. 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 around the minimum and the midpoint $155,000 - $210,000. The final 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 Min: $ 155,000 Bay Area Max: $ 265,000 Job Responsibilities Directs radio team in preparation of Radio, Console, and telephony/multimedia integration by utilizing subject-matter expertise Oversees all of the architecture and design of technology solutions supporting business requirements on projects Engages with clients to develop solutions and ensure delivery is aligned with the requirements in technical/logic design Provides advanced consulting and guidance during the detailed design, build, test, and deploy phases of IT projects Ensures the successful implementation of control center Radio/Telephone/Audio/Video systems in complex client environments, larger scale, and cross-functional new/enhanced systems on time, in scope and within budget Leads integration of client requirement into and works with radio team to create system design models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmer and development teams Identifies and implements process improvements at the department level Presents project scopes and budgets and makes recommendations to high level leaders for project/program approval Identifies the developmental needs of others, and coaches and mentors others to improve their knowledge or skills Partners with radio team to develop and maintains all technical standards, design patterns, reference architectures and roadmaps for a Reference Architecture Framework containing a broad collection of foundational services Qualifications Minimum: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field or equivalent experience 12 years of technology architecture experience Experience with multi-tier enterprise technology environments Desired: Experience in Radio systems implementation, job-related Experience in project management, IT-Information Technology Experience in team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience in enterprise architecture environments, job-related Leadership experience PMP-Project Management Professional certification