Principal Program Manager, Project Management at National Grid
Waltham, MA 02451
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Join us in our goal to deliver 100% fossil-free heat to our customers by 2050!National Grid is hiring a Principal Program Manager, Project Management for Massachusetts
This is a Hybrid Role - Must live within a commutable distance to one of our locationsJob PurposeThis role supports the New England Business Unit’s digitally enabled, decarbonized electric network transformation by contributing to strategic plans and roadmaps, helping to set the right priorities, driving effective execution of needed initiatives, supporting the development of new capabilities, identifying needed regulatory/policy enablers, and aligning decarbonization and other outcomes to Company and state/federal goals
The remit also includes contributing to and sometimes managing strategic initiatives and special projects, collaborating with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, and driving innovation. The New England electric COO is accountable for overall execution of the electric network transformation
This transformation comprises multiple workstreams, which each have executive sponsors and cross-functional teams mobilized to execute
This Principal Program Manager will partner with those executive sponsors and teams to drive progress on likely several workstreams at once.This role is responsible for balancing the interests of multiple groups and success will require effective facilitation and coordination skills as well as the ability to challenge established thinking and lead discussions among internal stakeholders
Your voice will be an important one in these debates and your ability to influence and take stakeholders with you will be crucial to your success.Key AccountabilitiesStrategic Planning: Coordinate a cross-functional team in developing a multi-year roadmap for a specific workstream(s) with clear priorities, initiatives, and outcomes
Examples of some of these workstreams include: integrated energy planning, project delivery, reliability and resilience, and distributed system operator strategy.Transformation Program Management: Provide program management support to the executive sponsors of one or more electric transformation workstreams
This includes: governance, performance management, risk management, testing and challenging initiative progress, and coaching of and problem-solving with initiative owners.Special Projects and Internal Consulting: Contribute to and in some cases manage cross-functional teams on special projects (e.g., novel regulatory filings, pilot/demo projects) ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline and provide capacity and capability where needed to coach, problem-solve, or otherwise advance transformation initiatives.Innovation and Technology: Identify innovation priorities related to one or more electric network transformation workstreams and engage externally with peer utilities, industry trade groups, academics, and other stakeholders to learn best practices and other insights to inform the Company’s transformation plan.Thought Leadership: Represent National Grid in industry forums, conferences, and working groups, sharing expertise and insights on the future of electric networks and their role in the clean energy transition.Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience RequiredStrong inter-personal, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.Demonstrated experience conducting internal stakeholder engagement up to the director level.Experience in participating in and leading ad hoc, cross-functional teams.Experience in successfully organizing and leading teams through ambiguity to deliver high performance and make lasting change in a fast-paced environment.Ability to clearly articulate critical strategic messages.QualificationsBachelor’s degree required; Master's or advanced degree preferred6+ years of relevant work experienceBroad understanding of the energy sector and issues affecting the electric utility industry specifically (policy/regulatory, market, technology)Demonstrated expertise on decarbonization pathways, clean energy policies, electric network planning and operations, beneficial electrification, and/or innovative regulatory frameworksExperience in strategy development, strategy execution, and/or program/project management in large and complex corporate environmentsStrong oral and written communication/presentation skills and ability to convey complex strategic ideas to a wide range of audiencesAnalytical background/technical acumen with ability to gather& analyze data, including financial modelingMore InformationSalary - $145,000 - $170,000This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills
Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise
We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve
National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer
We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
Meaningful work
Human impact
A story we're proud to tell
This is what matters to us at National Grid. In a world of complexity and unanswered questions, there is one thing we're certain about: the power of our people
Join us in our goal to deliver 100% fossil-free heat to our customers by 2050!National Grid is hiring a Principal Program Manager, Project Management for Massachusetts
This is a Hybrid Role - Must live within a commutable distance to one of our locationsJob PurposeThis role supports the New England Business Unit’s digitally enabled, decarbonized electric network transformation by contributing to strategic plans and roadmaps, helping to set the right priorities, driving effective execution of needed initiatives, supporting the development of new capabilities, identifying needed regulatory/policy enablers, and aligning decarbonization and other outcomes to Company and state/federal goals
The remit also includes contributing to and sometimes managing strategic initiatives and special projects, collaborating with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, and driving innovation. The New England electric COO is accountable for overall execution of the electric network transformation
This transformation comprises multiple workstreams, which each have executive sponsors and cross-functional teams mobilized to execute
This Principal Program Manager will partner with those executive sponsors and teams to drive progress on likely several workstreams at once.This role is responsible for balancing the interests of multiple groups and success will require effective facilitation and coordination skills as well as the ability to challenge established thinking and lead discussions among internal stakeholders
Your voice will be an important one in these debates and your ability to influence and take stakeholders with you will be crucial to your success.Key AccountabilitiesStrategic Planning: Coordinate a cross-functional team in developing a multi-year roadmap for a specific workstream(s) with clear priorities, initiatives, and outcomes
Examples of some of these workstreams include: integrated energy planning, project delivery, reliability and resilience, and distributed system operator strategy.Transformation Program Management: Provide program management support to the executive sponsors of one or more electric transformation workstreams
This includes: governance, performance management, risk management, testing and challenging initiative progress, and coaching of and problem-solving with initiative owners.Special Projects and Internal Consulting: Contribute to and in some cases manage cross-functional teams on special projects (e.g., novel regulatory filings, pilot/demo projects) ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline and provide capacity and capability where needed to coach, problem-solve, or otherwise advance transformation initiatives.Innovation and Technology: Identify innovation priorities related to one or more electric network transformation workstreams and engage externally with peer utilities, industry trade groups, academics, and other stakeholders to learn best practices and other insights to inform the Company’s transformation plan.Thought Leadership: Represent National Grid in industry forums, conferences, and working groups, sharing expertise and insights on the future of electric networks and their role in the clean energy transition.Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience RequiredStrong inter-personal, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.Demonstrated experience conducting internal stakeholder engagement up to the director level.Experience in participating in and leading ad hoc, cross-functional teams.Experience in successfully organizing and leading teams through ambiguity to deliver high performance and make lasting change in a fast-paced environment.Ability to clearly articulate critical strategic messages.QualificationsBachelor’s degree required; Master's or advanced degree preferred6+ years of relevant work experienceBroad understanding of the energy sector and issues affecting the electric utility industry specifically (policy/regulatory, market, technology)Demonstrated expertise on decarbonization pathways, clean energy policies, electric network planning and operations, beneficial electrification, and/or innovative regulatory frameworksExperience in strategy development, strategy execution, and/or program/project management in large and complex corporate environmentsStrong oral and written communication/presentation skills and ability to convey complex strategic ideas to a wide range of audiencesAnalytical background/technical acumen with ability to gather& analyze data, including financial modelingMore InformationSalary - $145,000 - $170,000This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills
Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise
We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve
National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer
We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
