Program Manager, Public Utilities

Program Manager
PROGRAM MANAGER, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

$15,263.00 - $17,336.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/28/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

Program Manager

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, the Program Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the work of the Utility Audits Branch (UAB) and reports to the Assistant Director of the Utility Audits, Risk and Compliance Division (UARCD).The PM provides leadership within the Division by establishing strategic direction for Program and Project Supervisors, as well as analysts.

The PM coordinates the Branch's work with other Branches, Sections, and Commission divisions, as needed, and actively participates as a member of UARCD's management team. The PM's primary responsibilities include providing leadership and strategic direction for Branch activities; directing Branch operations, including determining staffing needs and resource allocation; reviewing work products to ensure quality and consistency with established policies and procedures;

overseeing staff development and performance management, including training, hiring, promotions, performance evaluations, and discipline; and performing general administrative duties for the Branch and the Division. The incumbent will incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into policy and procedure analysis, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes.

The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment. The incumbent must also be able to coordinate and participate in multiple projects simultaneously.

Travel is required for this position.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

This position is posted at multiple headquarters locations, but the posting is for the same position, and applicants should choose the headquarters location to apply for that is closest to their residence.
This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

• Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 532692

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.
Thispositionrequires travel.
This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PROGRAM MANAGER, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

PROGRAM MANAGER, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION $15,263.00 - $17,336.00 Effective July 1, 2025
, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or…