Senior Analyst, Project Controls, Risk Management & EVM (Hybrid Schedule)

About the role

Our Team has an exciting leadership role in the Transmission Project Controls Risk Management and EVM Team. The person responsible will be a key contributor and function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the implementation, training, and continued advancement of the risk management and EVM processes and initiatives within the Project Controls Department. This includes developing and implementing department procedures, processes, practices, tools, dashboards, reports, and systems necessary to effectively and proactively manage, control, analyze, and report on risk and EVM performance for projects managed by the Transmission Organization. The role supports the development, maintenance, and reporting of Key Project Indicators (KPIs) for progress measurement, risk management, and EVM, and other key metrics to continuously drive effectiveness, efficiencies, and performance in support of the Project Management Organization. The SME facilitates the production of a variety of complex reports and analyses in support of Eversource’s project initiation, planning, execution, control, compliance, and close‑out initiatives, working closely with all functional departments on training, analysis, and ensuring understanding of Eversource’s policies, procedures, and standards. The role is based in Hooksett, NH.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Project Risk and Earned Value Management, Project Performance processes, methodologies, procedures, and services.
• Provides training and coaching as needed to the Project Controls team members and functional groups utilizing the Risk and EVM processes and tools.
• Supports the development and maintenance of risk management and EVM policies and procedures.
• Reviews and updates the Project Risk Management (PRM) and Earned Value Management (EVM) Plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Leads the initiation and coordination of all PRM and EVM activities, including reviewing risk registers, risk requiring action (RRAs) reviews, EVM project and portfolio performance, forensic analysis of cost and schedule, and status reporting.
• Facilitates cross‑functional collaboration and ensures timely completion of all deliverables.
• Works with project stakeholders to update the Risk Register to reflect changes in risk exposure, mitigation efforts, and residual risks.
• Evaluates EVM performance and establishes Project Controls recommendations for corrective action.
• Implements risk management and EVM tools and provides training sessions and ongoing guidance to project team members and stakeholders on risk management and EVM processes, including management principles, techniques, and tools.
• Fosters a culture within the project environment that drives a proactive approach to risk management and achieving high levels of EVM performance.
• Works with stakeholders including Project Management, Investment Planning, Operations, Contract Administration, Planning & Scheduling, Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, Estimating, and Project Performance to ensure risk management and EVM Performance Measurement methodologies align with corporate goals and strategies.
• Works with other stakeholders and management teams to oversee the quantitative risk analysis process and tools, including Earned Value Management (EVM), Monte Carlo simulation, sensitivity analysis, and probabilistic modeling.
• Collaborates with relevant stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and reliability of risk assessment and EVM results.
• Produces risk and EVM metrics, interprets the results of quantitative risk analysis, CPI & SPI performance, and other monitoring activities to identify trends, emerging risks, and areas of concern.
• Provides insightful recommendations based on EVM performance, risk levels, risk and EVM response strategies, and project control actions.
• Monitors risk and EVM performance against the Transmission Capital Portfolio and execution readiness.
• Performs forensic,