Manager, Complex Project Management (West)

About us

National Grid is hiring a Manager for our NY Electric Portfolio & Project Management team. This position can be based in Syracuse or Buffalo, NY.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

• Responsible for overseeing the team’s overall project performance including monitoring their projects compliance with scope, schedule, budget, and safety metrics.  
• Manage Electrical Capital Projects budget at a jurisdictional level.  Utilize knowledge of team’s individual projects cost and schedule to assist in balancing jurisdictional budget objectives between all stakeholder portfolios at Project Control Meetings and during forecasting cycle.  
• Maintain internal and external project staffing to ensure full team representation of all complex projects.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings, formal quarterly reviews and final end of year performance reviews with team
• Hiring, orientating, training, mentoring and developing of project management team.
• Ensure team maintains reporting cadence for baseline variances, forecasts, schedules and other stakeholder information requests.
• Ensure team maintains compliance with approved delegation of authority (DoA) limits.
• Interface directly with customers and internal/external stakeholders to report progress, costs, schedule, and risks.
• Lead capital efficiency cost reduction efforts by assisting reviews of projects, utilizing opportunity logs and championing effort with the team.
• Maintain knowledge of Network Development process, organizational structure, and other discipline processes.  
• Facilitate movement and resolution of interdisciplinary process issues.
• Support team in solving difficult project issues, including escalating high-risk items through appropriate channels.
• Facilitates and encourages the introduction of new technologies and innovative solutions to improve the delivery of Electric capital projects safely, on time, and in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for overseeing the team’s overall project performance including monitoring their projects compliance with scope, schedule, budget, and safety metrics.  
• Manage Electrical Capital Projects budget at a jurisdictional level.  Utilize knowledge of team’s individual projects cost and schedule to assist in balancing jurisdictional budget objectives between all stakeholder portfolios at Project Control Meetings and during forecasting cycle.  
• Maintain internal and external project staffing to ensure full team representation of all complex projects.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings, formal quarterly reviews and final end of year performance reviews with team
• Hiring, orientating, training, mentoring and developing of project management team.
• Ensure team maintains reporting cadence for baseline variances, forecasts, schedules and other stakeholder information requests.
• Ensure team maintains compliance with approved delegation of authority (DoA) limits.
• Interface directly with customers and internal/external stakeholders to report progress, costs, schedule, and risks.
• Lead capital efficiency cost reduction efforts by assisting reviews of projects, utilizing opportunity logs and championing effort with the team.
• Maintain knowledge of Network Development process, organizational structure, and other discipline processes.  
• Facilitate movement and resolution of interdisciplinary process issues.
• Support team in solving difficult project issues, including escalating high-risk items through appropriate channels.
• Facilitates and encourages the introduction of new technologies and innovative solutions to improve the delivery of Electric capital projects safely, on time, and in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in electric operations engineering, project management, utility construction or equivalent relevant experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree required in an engineering discipline and/or significant relevant project management, engineering and construction experience in all aspects of utility construction operations. Master’s degree in engineering discipline, MBA or relevant equivalent preferred.
• Strong grasp of National Grid Organization Structure or similar matrix organizational structures and processes.
• Preference given to candidates with a Professional Engineering license and/or Certified Project Management Professional.
• Considerable proven experience in direct project and design including milestone management, resourcing, affordability, risk management, reporting and possess team leadership and influencing skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative, integrity and ability to interact with company personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives, and town/city officials in a positive collaborative manner.
• Deep knowledge of electrical system operations, engineering, environmental, engineering economics, and familiarity with legal, purchasing, and utility accounting regulations.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints. Bottom-line oriented, budget conscious, metric/measurement driven.
• Ability to create a high energy team climate whereby team members can discuss relevant issues freely and where there is a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Strong skills in: electrical engineering design, project management, stakeholder engagement, presentation, construction management, interpersonal, oral & written communication, critical analysis and capable of leading and influencing teams, and gaining support and commitment from a wider operational group.
• Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.

More Information

Salary: $150,000.00 - $177,000.00 USD

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This 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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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