Business Systems Advisor (Hybrid Schedule)

About Us

At SoCalGas, we believe that every Californian deserves a resilient energy future. We are working to achieve that future by empowering California to reach its sustainability goals through innovation, collaboration, and decarbonization. As our state's energy needs change, we will be there providing reliable energy that is clean, safe, and affordable to our 22 million customers.

In addition to helping shape the future of hydrogen technology and clean energy, as an employee of SoCalGas you'll also enjoy an aggressive total compensation plan, multiple upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. We also strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting top talent and maintaining a diverse workforce. To discover more about how rewarding it is to work here, we invite you to visit these pages on our website: Our Mission; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today to share in our mission to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in America!

Primary Purpose

Develop and implement new systems and enhancements of existing systems within the business unit. Provide a leadership role in an effort to analyze, develop specifications, implement and support systems. Apply structured systems development methodology to ensure optimum benefit. Conduct audits pertaining to the design, implementation and operation of systems and enhancements. Analyze, evaluate and report on audit findings. Perform systems acceptance testing and contract administration duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage medium/large system initiatives such as complex system enhancements or new system development applying proven system development methodologies. Lead development project team, which includes business clients and analysts. Work closely with the strategic initiatives team and IT to coordinate projects. Prepare documentation such as requirements, test plans, implementation plans and training materials.
• Provide guidance and direction in an effort to troubleshoot existing or potential system modifications. Evaluate and plan for effects on systems. Plan and request software changes.
• Manage and maintain processes, tools, data and methods within the organization.
• Proactively identify, develop, and present business process changes. Conduct post implementation analysis. Develop and review project reports.
• Schedule and lead meetings. Prepare meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and scheduled status reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

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$99000 - $148500 / year

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, finance, project management, related field or equivalent training and experience. Required.

Experience

• 5 years - Increasing responsibility in the areas of testing technical applications, business/project management, customer service, finance, or information technology. Required
• HP Quality Center Test Management experience. Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to manage projects and have persuasiveness and negotiations skills.
• Must have the ability to lead a team to achieve high levels of performance and be a collaborative teammate.
• Proven success on previous system development projects whereby skills have been developed that enable the ability to lead a complex system enhancement or new system project.
• Ability to serve as liaison between business unit employees and Information Technologies developers to transform business objectives into information technology solutions.
• Must have the ability to gather and analyze complex data, reach conclusions, develop alternatives, make decisions and take action to implement changes.
• Ability to Utilize the IT Product Lifecycle methodologies to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet business needs.
• Must have a strong attention to detail, financial analysis, and timeline/Project skills.
• Knowledge of Business Practices and ability to define system change impacts on business processes.
• Proficient writing skills are vital for routine communications and to prepare documentation such as requirements, test plans, implementation plans and training materials.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills are required.
• Strong computer skills are required to demonstrate proficiency in company supported desktop software (i.e., Microsoft Products including Project, PowerPoint, Visio, & Excel).
• Knowledge of database environments (i.e., Access, SQL Server).

Benefits

SoCalGas offers a comprehensive benefits program to help support employees both personally and professionally. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive pay & Annual Bonus program
• Medical, dental, and vision packages (plus free Mental Health resources/sessions)
• 401K company match & Company provided Pension Plan
• Work/Life Balance including generous PTO
• Wellness Programs/Classes
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement
• Career Development Tools & Resources through SoCalGas University

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

SoCalGas 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.