External Project & Program Management Associate II - Escondido, CA

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Career Level: P2

** Various Locations **

Primary Purpose:
Contributes to successful project outcomes by coordinating logistics, monitoring progress against contractual milestones, and maintaining accurate records for regulatory and client audits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and monitors external client projects to ensure deliverables meet agreed specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
• Coordinates resources and schedules across internal teams, clients, and subcontractors to maintain project alignment and progress.
• Acts as the primary contact for internal/external clients; uses established processes and tools to manage project budgets, risks, issues, and changes, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues/problems, applying judgment and precedents to recommend practical solutions; proactively conveys process changes to contractors, contract administrators and process owners.
• Prepares and delivers clear project status updates to clients and stakeholders, explaining moderately complex information in a concise manner.
• Ensures adherence to contractual requirements regarding scope, cost, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience, providing guidance on standard project management practices and tools.
• Frequent, independent driving to meetings, company locations and/or field locations while maintaining a focus on safety and compliance with traffic laws is essential to this position and cannot reasonably be accomplished via alternative transportation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Typically requires 2 years of related experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid California driver's license is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Project Management Principles - Understanding of methodologies such as PMI, Agile, or Waterfall.
• Contractual and Compliance Requirements - Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Budgeting and Financial Management - Familiarity with cost estimation, tracking, and reporting.
• Risk Management Frameworks - Knowledge of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.
• Industry-Specific Standards - Awareness of standards relevant to the client's sector (e.g., ITIL for IT projects).
• Planning and Scheduling - Ability to create and manage project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Stakeholder Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and internal coordination.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making - Ability to analyze issues and implement practical solutions.
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution - Skill in managing scope changes and resolving disputes.
• Tool Proficiency - Competence in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 4 days per week onsite.

Field/Plant Operations

Full-time

Note: SDG&E strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Pay Range Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.

The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$39.42 - $62.50 / hour

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