Senior Project Manager (Electricity), Capital Project Delivery

About us

National Grid is hiring a Senior Project Manager for our Long Term Strategic & Resource Planning Team. This position can be based in Syracuse, 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

The Long-term Resource Management Project Manager is responsible for the operational efficiency and excellence of select portfolios of work within the Electric Transmission and Distribution Line and Substation Processes.  

Key Accountabilities

• Identify and monitor risks to the workplans including major permit issues or restrictions, logistical problems, material issues, and cost constraints or contractual problems and recommend appropriate action.
• Communicate project requirements and schedules to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Planning and Asset Management to develop strategies for the workplan.
• Build and maintain 24-60+ month portfolio and implement long-term resource strategies to meet regulatory, budgetary, and jurisdictional goals for the New York transmission and substation electric portfolio.
• Analyze and monitor resource and financial forecasts within portfolio using project management software (Primavera P6) for optimal workplan delivery.
• Support portfolio optimization by ensuring data accuracy in 5 year workplan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of project and/or program management experience OR;
• Associate degree and 7+ years of project and/or program management experience required.
• Experience to include program management, resource planning, functional management, business/project governance or operationally related areas.
• Proficiency in project and work management software including Microsoft Office, Primavera (P6) and Power Plant preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Familiarity with transmission line and substation engineering, design, permitting, construction, and closeout activities preferred.
• Understanding of jurisdictional process and regulations preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

More Information

Salary: $105,000.00 - $124,000.00 USD

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. Internal 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.  
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