Travel Manager

***********Remote. Open to local and non-local candidates within USA********NO C2C*********

Requisition Title: Travel Manager

Location: Stockton, CA (Remote)

JP# 3533

Pay - 40K - 55K/Annum 

ASSIGNMENT IS REMOTE AND LOCAL CANDIDATE IS PREFERRED WITHIN PG&E SERVICE TERRITORY(OPEN TO NON-LOCAL. WITH MANAGER PRIOR APPROVAL A PRE-DETERMINED AMOUNT FOR CELL PHONE AND INTERNET CAN BE EXPENSED MONTHLY.

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR IN A CADIDATE:

1. EXPERIENCE WITH TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS AND OTHER TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES
2. NEGOTIATION SKILLS
3. EXPERIENCE AS A TRAVEL MANAGER, COORDINATOR, OR SIMILAR ROLE
4. EXPERIENCE WITH TRAVEL SYSTEMS, SOFTWARE, PLATFORMS IS A PLUS

Job Title: Travel Manager

Job Description:

The Travel Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of business travel for employees and executives, ensuring cost-effectiveness, compliance with company policies and a smooth travel experience. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, implementing travel policies, and supporting employees with their travel needs. The Travel Manager will be the primary point of contact for travel related issues, providing solutions and ensuring a seamless travel experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the relationship with the company’s travel management company.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company travel policies and procedures.
• Oversee the planning and booking of travel arrangements for employees including flights, accommodations, transportation, and other travel related services.
• Negotiate rates with airlines, hotels, and car rental companies.
• Monitor travel expenses, analyze data and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with company travel policies.
• Provide travel support and guidance to employees.
• Manage relationships with travel suppliers.
• Address and resolve any travel related issues or emergencies promptly and efficiently.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders, addressing their travel needs and concerns effectively.

Requirements and Skills:

• Proven experience as a travel manager, travel coordinator or similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate travel management, travel policies and industry practices.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in travel booking systems, software, and travel management platforms.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and a focus on cost-efficiency and compliance.
• Ability to manage travel related emergencies and issues calmly and effectively.

*********LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY IN CALIFORNIA****NO C2C*********

Requisition Title: Project Coordinator

Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)

JP# 3434

Pay - 30K - 45K/Annum 

Description:

ONLY SUBMIT CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING LOCAL TO BAY AREA/WORK LOCATION-OAKLAND. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID. ON-SITE ONCE A MONTH FOR ALL HANDS MEETING AND COULD BE MORE DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NEED. PG&E LAPTOP AND PHONE WILL BE ISSUED. ANY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO BE PROVIDED BY THE SUPPLIER.

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:

1.  solid work history.
2.  ability to demonstrate they are self-starters and can own this process.
3.  relevant work experience.

TOP SKILL SETS LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE:

1.  They are organized and detail oriented.
2.  They can communicate well with a wide array of audiences.
3.  They can uplevel complex requirements into easily digestible information.
4.  They have some experience with construction projects and/or EV charging

Client’s Clean Energy Transportation (“CET”) organization is running the Multifamily and Small Business EV Charger Program (“MSDI”). The program installs Level 1 and Level 2 EV chargers at multifamily housing units and small businesses with existing panel capacity. CET is hiring a Project Coordinator to help facilitate EV charging equipment testing, hardware and software fixes, and the administration of external program funding sources.

Scope of Work:

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to conduct on-site EV charging equipment testing with property site hosts
• Track the progress and outcomes of EV charging equipment testing and provide progress reports to the the Multifamily Housing and Small Business EV Charger Program (“MSDI”) Program Manager
• Proactively work with the MSDI Program Manager to facilitate hardware and software charger fixes as needed
• Own the administration of compiling and completing external funding applications (like grants)
• Once external funding applications are submitted, monitor their progress and resolve issues as they arise – this includes providing status updates on external funding milestones and deliverables

Timing:

• Through the end of 2025; however, depending on program need and scope changes, this role could extend beyond that

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of project coordinator experience or similar experience
• 2-4 years of experience managing grant applications/funding
• BS/BA Degree, or equivalent work experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with construction projects and reviewing code regulations
• Familiarity with EV charging installations and EV Service Equipment and EV Service Provider vendors
• Experience working with an investor-owned utility
• High level of organization
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex processes to others

*********LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY IN CALIFORNIA****NO C2C*********

Requisition Title: Project Coordinator
Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)

JP# 3443

Pay - 30K - 45K/Annum 

Description:

LOOKING GOT CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING LOCAL TO BAY AREA/WORK LOCATION-SAN JOSE. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID AND MOSTLY REMOTE BUT REQUIRED ON-SITE AS NEEDED IN SAN JOSE. LAPTOP TO BE ISSUED OR USE PERSONAL LAPTOP. PERSONAL PHONE REQUIRED AND WITH MANAGER PRIOR APPROVAL A PRE-DETERMINED AMOUNT FOR CELL AND INTERNET CAN BE EXPENSED MONTHLY.

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:

1.  SAP
2.  Word
3.  PowerPoint

TOP SKILL SET LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE:

1.  SAP

• Create a safe work environment and follow all established safety guidelines.
• Manage timelines associated with requests in the Web enterprise workflow tool (projects for internal and external Web sites, including pge.com, pge-corp.com and Intranet).
• Assists with editorial calendar and content strategy for blog, NEXT100.com.
• Support Manager and team in planning and implementing Online Communication initiatives.
• Tracks and maintains events/requests for team/LOB focus.
• Support Manager and team in compiling and delivering estimates, budget forecasts for projects, invoice monitoring and metrics reporting to clients.
• Supports larger Online Communication team as needed [including budget, timesheet management, invoicing, etc.]
• Employ department best practices for ongoing assignments.
• Demonstrates a healthy understanding of PG&E's core business: power generation, distribution, transmission, utility services, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and client service skills
• Strategic thinking
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in a flexible, team environment, which is a collection of various soft/hard technical disciplines, stakeholders and contractors
• Work with minimal supervision; deal with aggressive deadlines and changing requirements
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Presentation Skills
• Emotional intelligence and poise to work with executives
• Process Improvement
• Resourcefulness
• Written Communication

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree
• Experience: 1-3 Yrs