Senior Program Manager, Strategic Project Development (Hybrid Schedule)

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About the role

Eversource is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Strategic Project Development for its Westwood, MA office. The role involves managing a portfolio of major and strategic projects within the Massachusetts Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP) through Transmission.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of a portfolio of strategic ESMP transmission line and substation projects from early-stage development to handoff to Project Management Organization (prior to traditional project lifecycle)
• Oversees a cross-functional project team including System Planning, Engineering, Siting, Real Estate, Legal, Project Management, Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Affairs, and other internal stakeholders to establish and organize ongoing development plans
• Ensures that all strategic solutions are vetted in a manner consistent with the Company's safety and procurement policies and programs
• Works with the appropriate departments to develop schedules and budgets of ESMP strategic projects in early-stage development and is responsible for their implementation, prior to execution
• Supports development and documentation of Company Policies related to development and execution of strategic transmission projects addressing items such as feasibility, planning, siting, permitting, construction, etc.
• Focuses on both internal and external collaboration
• Maintains familiarity with current and upcoming Policies and Programs that could facilitate Transmission Development
• Develops metrics by which to evaluate the success of transmission projects and continues to track project-level and ESMP program progress; collaborates with other Program Managers and Senior Program Managers within Strategic Project Development team when needed
• Facilitates discussions with key stakeholders to assure alignment and key information exchange to advance Strategic Transmission Projects
• Assists with representing Eversource Transmission on committees, groups, associations, or other efforts consistent with Strategic Projects
• Assists with representing Eversource Transmission at public meetings, regulatory hearings, town hall meetings and any special meetings that may occur
• Ensures Manager and Director of Strategic Project Development are briefed regularly on the status of job responsibilities for the development of strategic projects and status of action items

Requirements

• Project management experience required
• Understanding in onshore development of electric infrastructure projects, such as solar or wind
• Ability to develop and present reports within the organization
• Strong computer and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple subject matters, such as permitting, engineering, real estate, interconnection, finance, community engagement
• Ability to take in multidisciplinary pieces of early-stage project development and make decisions in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences internally and externally
• Demonstrated interest in ongoing learning and process improvement
• Interest in progressing the State’s electrification efforts in advancement of Massachusetts’ clean energy and climate goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (i.e., engineering, environmental, renewable energy), business discipline, related degree, or equivalent experience
• Masters, law, or other related advanced degree desirable
• Ten (10) years of related experience, including successful project development
• Experience developing competitive infrastructure projects and knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems preferred

Skills

• Project management experience
• Understanding in onshore development of electric infrastructure projects, such as solar or wind
• Ability to develop and present reports within the organization
• Strong computer and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple subject matters, such as permitting, engineering, real estate, interconnection, finance, community engagement
• Ability to take in multidisciplinary pieces of early-stage project development and make decisions in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences internally and externally
• Demonstrated interest in ongoing learning and process improvement
• Interest in progressing the State’s electrification efforts in advancement of Massachusetts’ clean energy and climate goals

Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $137,170.00-$152,410.00

Pay

This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $137,170.00-$152,410.00

Schedule

The initial 90-day period will be spent in the office, followed by a hybrid schedule.