David J.
Senior Program Manager | Global Strategy & Operations | Expanding Digital & Energy Access | Designing Process Improvements in Complex Environments | Shaped $1.6B in Global Strategies
- Role
- Principal Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives at Pacific Gas and Electric Company
- Location
- Lafayette, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David J.
I’m a senior program manager specializing in strategic planning and operations. I energize organizations in transition by helping them align around shared vision and actionable strategy. Over the past 13 years, I’ve led more than $1.6 billion in development strategies that have saved lives and expanded economic opportunity. Rooted in service and systems thinking, I bring the right people together, connect the dots across complex systems, and guide teams to deliver measurable impact and growth.I have a natural ability to make sense of complex systems and turn them into processes that work better for people. I approach operations like a new board game: I learn the rules, test outcomes, and spot where things slow down. Then I find smarter ways to improve performance. I’ve used automation and AI to simplify government processes and boost efficiency across $192 million in programming. My goal is to design practical, people-centered systems that help teams work smarter and deliver results.I thrive in diverse, chaotic environments and lead inclusive, collaborative program design through strong stakeholder engagement. I’ve brought in partners like Mastercard and Microsoft to advance digital transformation in Colombia’s $1B strategy, convened 60+ officials across six countries to shape a $308M regional strategy, and co-developed a KPI database for 49 projects. I lead with curiosity, clarity, and a commitment to collaboration.Specialties• Strategic and Operational Planning (includes OKRs)• Data-Driven Strategy and Quantitative Analysis (KPI design, tracking, and performance insights)• Program and Portfolio Management (Agile, Hybrid, and Predictive)• Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation• Risk Idenfication, Mitigation, and Management• Visual Storytelling• Digital Transformation and Policy Integration• Performance Measurement and Insights• Operational InnovationI thrive in fast-paced, complex environments where teams lean into challenges, welcome experimentation, and move quickly to build creative solutions. Outside of work, I center and recharge by birding, riding my motorcycle, and playing strategy board games with friends.
Experience
Principal Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Jan 2026 — Present · Oakland, CA, US
Education
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Master of Arts
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