Planner, Portfolio Planning
About us
National Grid is hiring a Planner for our Portfolio Planning department in Syracuse, NY
Everyday 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
Manage and coordinate multiple field activities ensuring regulatory, budget, work performance, productivity, and internal customer expectations are met. Schedule, execute, and model program work as planned out by Resource Planning to support the overall delivery of the Capital and Expense workplans.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage, balance, and coordinate external and internal resources to optimize short and long-term resource needs to achieve the work plan and deliver against agreed programs of work.
- Promote and implement procedural best practice to execute the annual Capital and Expense plans, and ensure all working practice (and where relevant, health and safety standards) are compliant with National Grid policies and regulatory requirements.
- Data and reporting
- Keep up to date with regulatory developments within energy industry to ensure the optimization of best practices for National Grid
- Provide technical guidance, support, and coaching to others to share knowledge and develop technical understanding within discipline
- Report and monitor monthly resource levels and resource predictions to Resource Planning for measurement of performance to plan, for tracking of themes and trends
- Promote and implement procedural best practice in our Customer Meter Services to execute our UTC
Qualifications
- Associate degree in a related area or equivalent work experience. Typically, role requires a minimum of 1-3 years' experience.
- Proficient in Office 365 programs such Excel, Word, Outlook
- Experience with Power BI preferred
- Experience with data and Analytics
- Proficient in relevant software I.E. Salesforce
- Knowledge of National Grid policies and processes and how to apply them effectively
- Experience of managing project teams and projects independently
More Information
Salary
$73,000 - $85,000 a year
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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.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
Nearest Major Market: Syracuse