Senior Program Manager, Transmission (Hybrid Schedule)

About this role

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.).  Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered. Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change,  based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change. Eversource is looking for a Senior Program Manager, Transmission in the Westwood, MA or Hartford, CT office. In this role you'll be responsible for developing, monitoring, and reporting on financial and schedule project controls metrics for the regional department in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or Connecticut. The role will include collaborative development of comprehensive strategies for advancing projects, including developing and monitoring internal KPIs and analytics, external communications for weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and stakeholder relationship building in collaboration with other teams to support the department’s role in the Transmission organization. Will be expected to work collaboratively and coordinate with all relevant departments within the Company including Project Controls, Project Performance, Investment Planning, Accounting, and Scheduling.

Essential Functions: 

• Assist Managers and Directors with annual budgeting and Long-Range Planning for both CAPEX and PIS, by month, quarter, and fiscal year.

• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track and report on project progress. Indicators such as schedule key milestones, schedule critical, project forecast, and spent-to-date financials will be monitored against overall project budget.

• Develop and maintain through coordination with project management a system of record for all project status, schedule, and financial performance. Ensure that overall project performance aligns with the Long-Range Plan of the current and future fiscal years.

• Provide regional portfolio status reports to inform monthly workplan meetings and periodic report outs.

• Provide general and project specific financial guidance for project level forecasting by project phase in alignment with year-end targets.

• Identify and organize department risk(s) by project and track mitigation plans and progress – ensure project forecasts are updated monthly to align with current status and mitigation strategy & status.

• Coordinate between project management and eBuilder on formal project records and project assignment requests.

• Identify department level training needs and then develop and/or facilitate training with SMEs

• Provide financial management training and mentorship to new employees to ensure consistency with department practices and Eversource procedures.

• Meet regularly with management to discuss financial action items, current department forecast in comparison with budget, key variances and reasons, action items for future forecasting.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications: Technical Knowledge/Skills: • Excellent technical, quantitative, and analytical skills.

• Ability to develop and present reports within the organization.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner.

• Familiarity with the utility industry is required, work experience at an ISO/RTO a plus.

• MS Office proficiency and MS Excel expertise required, coding and visualization experience preferred, GIS software experience a plus.

• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, ability to apply knowledge to solve problems, strong team building skills, and interest in managing and developing talent.

• General understanding of FERC and / or New England state energy regulation desirable. 

• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required.

Education:   • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Economics, Finance, Business, Statistics, Math, or related discipline                  

Experience: • Minimum of four (4) to six (6) years of related experience                            

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Mental Aspects :

• Work involves calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting.

• This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.

• Demonstrates self-assurance in one’s ideas, judgments and capabilities and takes clear timely action as required.

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Competencies: Build trusting relationships Manage and develop people Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration Lead change Communicate strategic vision Create an engaged workforce Focus on the customer Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits: Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.   Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $115,880.00-$128,750.00 Worker Type: Regular Number of Openings: 1 Emergency

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