Senior Program Manager, Transmission (Hybrid Schedule)

About the role

Eversource is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Transmission in the Westwood, MA or Hartford, CT office. The role involves developing, monitoring, and reporting on financial and schedule project controls metrics for the regional department in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Cook up 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.

Requirements

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. 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. Cook up 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Excellent technical, quantitative, and analytical skills.
• 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.

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 Response: Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. EEO Statement: Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status. VEVRRA Federal Contractor