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. Are you passionate about driving sustainable change and shaping the future of clean transportation? Join our dynamic team at Portland General Electric (PGE) as an EV Clean Fuels Portfolio Manager. In this impactful role, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of TE customer programs in the Clean Fuels program, overseeing large Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) funded budgets to ensure their use supports customers’ transition to electric vehicles. Your work will be crucial in advancing PGE's electrification strategy and supporting our commitment to a cleaner, greener future. In this role you will: + Manage the strategy, road map, feature definition and operation for DEQ's Clean Fuels program and portfolio which PGE manages on behalf of our residential customers. + Lead and optimize TE programs within compliance and strategic frameworks + Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including the DEQ, Public Utility Commission, external TE stakeholders and various internal teams + Drive customer electrification initiatives, from non-profit vehicle charging to innovative school bus electrification projects + Drive customer electrification initiatives from underserved community vehicles/charging grants to school bus charging to testing out new technology and charging use cases which support future flexible load roadmaps. Join us in electrifying the future – apply today! **Key Job Information** Senior Product Portfolio Specialist/ 6730 Grade 8 Career Level: 4 **Key Responsibilities** + **Market Knowledge and Product Analysis** Serves as project lead and provides expertise in analyzing the energy industry market to appropriately position a wide range of products; maintains extensive market knowledge through key trade publications and participation in trade organizations and meetings/trade shows. + **Product Strategies** Leads a project to develop innovative, creative and cost-effective strategies that drive the success of a variety of products, ensuring the vision and strategy are aligned to corporate strategy; serves as a recognized authority for a variety of products; champions the features and benefits of products; determines best uses of company resources for program goals. + **Product Performance and Evaluation** Collaborates with others to track program/product performance, analyze effectiveness and identify and evaluate enhancements or extensions; uses data to make product enhancements; determines changes to incorporate in future efforts. + **Product Life Cycle Management** Serves as project lead in managing the life cycle of products through the growth, maturity and decline/discontinue stages; manages product/program enhancement development and implementation and expanding program participation among customers. + **Internal Collaboration** As a recognized authority in product strategies, leads collaboration with stakeholder departments in executing strategies and planning promotions. + **Customer Experience** Leads the design and implementation of customer service processes and procedures to ensure high-quality customer experiences; implements changes to product and service design to increase customer satisfaction and market adoption; may lead support for customers who have questions or challenges with products or tools associated with the product; determines changes to a wide range of products to increase customer satisfaction. + **Policy Planning and Development** Supports development of policies, practices or procedures related to customer products and services; supports regulatory processes and stakeholder engagement on new initiatives, products, and services. + **External Relations and Communication** As a recognized authority on a variety of products, represents PGE on committees, and maintains relations with industry organizations and trade organizations to ensure PGE is on the forefront of marketing opportunities. **Education/Experience/Certifications** + **Education** Requires a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, accounting, economics or other related field or equivalent experience. + **Experience** Typically eight or more years in product management, in electric utility, marketing, project management or related field. + **Valid Drivers License required** **Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)** **Functional Competencies** + Advanced knowledge of product management principles, theories, processes and practices, including product life cycle management and continuous improvement + Advanced knowledge of the features, functionality and benefits of products and services of an electrical utility + Advanced knowledge of the regulatory measures and legislative actions pertaining to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Clean Fuels’ program and guidelines along with other TE compliance programs + Advanced skills in researching and analyzing market data and trends, including competitive offerings, and responding to changing demands + Advanced skills in understanding customer needs and challenges to effectively demonstrate product benefits and solutions + Advanced skills in developing product strategies and plans, product budget management, and forecasting product growth + Intermediate knowledge of finance, economic and accounting principles + Advanced skills in vendor and contract management, including developing and administering contracts and leading the request for information (RFI) process + Advanced knowledge of electric vehicle charging + Advanced knowledge of advertising/communication channels **General Competencies** + Advanced analytical thinking skills + Advanced business acumen + Advanced creativity and innovation skills + Advanced influence skills + Expert collaboration skills + Advanced negotiation skills + Advanced organization and prioritization skills + Advanced presentation and facilitation skills + Advanced problem-solving skills + Advanced written and oral communication skills **Physical and Cognitive Demands** **Cognitive** + Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks + Ability to follow accuracy standards + Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks + Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment + Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress + Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change + Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback + Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement + Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks + Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory + Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks **Schedule/Attendance** + Ability to work long hours + Ability to work a variable schedule + Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather + Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance **Physical Capabilities** + Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently **(at least once a week or more)** + Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift) + Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 50 lb + Carrying: Up to 50 lb + Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply): ◦ + Stairs (over 10 steps) **Environment - Indoor/Outdoor** + Office + Plant + Field PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility. \#LI-SB1 #LI-Hybrid Compensation Range: $87,225.00 - $173,875.00 Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis. PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) . **Join us today and power your potential!** Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric. 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 origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com . To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled. February 12, 2025