External Project and Program Management Associate II

SDG&E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people – bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community.

We call Southern California our home. It’s where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That’s why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that’s why every day, SDG&E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We’re redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution.

It takes the best to build the best – join us!

Career Level: P2

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:

• Prepares detailed work plans and updates project schedules to reflect actual progress.
• Communicates status updates to external stakeholders and internal leadership in a clear, timely manner.
• Reviews vendor invoices and verifies alignment with contractual terms.
• Supports risk identification and mitigation planning for assigned workstreams.
• Ensures compliance with permitting, safety, and quality standards throughout project lifecycle.
• Coordinates procurement activities and monitors material delivery timelines.
• Maintains project documentation for regulatory and client audits.
• Provides guidance on standard project tools and templates to junior team members.
• Frequent, independent driving to meetings, company locations, field locations and/or active incidents sites 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.