As-Needed Temporary Employee (Electric Program Manager - OSI/AVEVA PI System)
Job Description
DescriptionThe Department:
Silicon Valley Power (SVP) is the municipally owned electric utility for the City of Santa Clara, delivering highly reliable, cost-effective power to a diverse customer base that includes many of the world’s leading technology and data-driven companies. Operating in one of the most demanding energy environments in the country, SVP supports business operations, advanced grid operations, real-time data systems, and critical infrastructure that underpin Silicon Valley’s innovation economy. The utility is actively modernizing its technology, operational, and data platforms to enhance security, reliability, scalability, and integration across IT and OT systems.
The Position:
The position will report to the Systems Support Division within SVP. As the As-Needed Electric Program Manager - OSI/AVEVA PI System you will help lead and coordinate a comprehensive improvement initiative for the organization’s AVEVA PI System. This role is responsible for assessing current-state challenges across infrastructure, data quality, tag management, workflows, and governance, and driving a structured program to modernize and stabilize the PI environment. The position operates in a cross-functional capacity, partnering with IT, OT/engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure the PI system is reliable, scalable, and aligned with enterprise data and analytics objectives. This is an as-needed role, with flexible hours based on project phase and organizational priorities.
As an as-needed employee, this is an "at-will" position and there is no guarantee of hours. Hours are limited to 999 in a fiscal year or 960 hours in a fiscal year for retired CalPERS annuitants.
Additional Information:
Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . This position is open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS ADHERING TO ALL APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CMD 033- EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES .
The hourly salary range for this position is $94.00 - $121.00.
Typical Duties
- Lead end-to-end program management of AVEVA PI system improvement initiatives.
- Working with AVEVA, conduct current-state assessments of PI architecture, interfaces, tag structure, and data flows.
- Establish and implement PI governance frameworks, including standards for tag naming, metadata, and data ownership.
- Coordinate remediation of data quality issues and rationalization of tags and assets.
- Oversee upgrades, patching, and infrastructure modernization (on-prem and/or cloud).
- Facilitate integration of PI with enterprise systems (e.g., analytics platforms, data lakes, SCADA/OT systems).
- Define and improve workflows for data ingestion, validation, and consumption.
- Manage vendors, system integrators, and internal technical teams.
- Track program milestones, risks, dependencies, and budget.
- Provide regular status reporting to executive and technical stakeholders.
- Develop documentation, standards, and knowledge transfer materials.
- Support change management and user adoption efforts
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems.
Minimum Experience Requirements:
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in technical program or project management.
Acceptable Substitution:
Four (4) years of additional experience in technical program or project management can be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems.
License/Certifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, or equivalent preferred.
Desirable Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience with AVEVA PI System (formerly OSIsoft PI), including architecture, data infrastructure, and integrations. Strong understanding of OT systems, telemetry, and real-time data environments
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In-depth understanding of AVEVA Pl System architecture (Data Archive, AF, interfaces) and real-time industrial/OT data environments, including SCADA and telemetry systems. Strong knowledge of IT/OT integration, data governance practices, and infrastructure considerations across on-premises and cloud environments.
Demonstrated skill in leading complex, cross-functional technical programs, including assessing system gaps and executing improvement roadmaps for data, infrastructure, and governance. Strong communication and facilitation skills to align technical and business stakeholders, manage vendors, and drive decisions.
Ability to translate operational and business needs into actionable technical strategies while establishing standards for data quality, tag management, and system governance. Proven ability to drive change, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic environment through collaboration and influence without direct authority.
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or [email protected] .
Closing Date/Time: Continuous