Senior Technical Program Manager, Fire Investigator

Job Listing ID:

4448678

Job Title:

Senior Technical Program Manager, Fire Investigator Application Deadline:

06/04/2026

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

03/07/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. Senior Technical Program Manager - Fire Investigation Grade 8

Career Level:

P4 Specialist Job Function Summary Manages complex technical programs and investigations related to fire science, wildfire risk, ignition prevention, energy systems, data analytics, and other emerging technical initiatives requiring advanced technical expertise. Leads high-impact programs and investigations with enterprise-wide implications, ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, safety, and strategic objectives. Career Level Summary Requires advanced depth and breadth of technical expertise. Recognized as a subject matter expert within the company. Interprets internal and external business, regulatory, operational, and vendor issues. Anticipates business challenges and regulatory risks; recommends process, product, or service improvements. Solves unique and complex problems using scientific, investigative, and risk-based approaches with broad business impact. Works independently with limited direction in highly complex or sensitive situations. May lead investigation teams, major programs, projects, or cross-functional initiatives. Progression to this level is restricted based on sustained performance, demonstrated expertise, and business need. Key Responsibilities Program Management & Planning Leads a single major technical program or multiple moderate projects related to fire investigation, wildfire mitigation, energy systems, analytics, or emerging technologies. Serves as a company expert; develops best practices and consults with business unit leaders to ensure strategic alignment, cost effectiveness, and mitigation of operational and customer impacts. Develops or oversees development of program and project plans, including work breakdown structure (WBS), schedule and cost baselines, budget management, dependencies, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies. Partners with Supply Chain, Legal, IT, Fleet, and sponsors on vendor negotiations and contract strategy. Establishes governance structures and ensures compliance with established methodologies and standards. Fire Investigation & Technical Analysis Leads comprehensive origin and cause investigations for wildland, structural, and mixed-interface fire incidents potentially involving company facilities or... For full info follow application link. PGE is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origina, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Classification:

Computer and Information Systems Managers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Depending on Experience Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 8 years

Education Required:

Bachelors

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A