Graduate Development Program, Associate Program Manager, US Communications Program Management

Find your superpower with the Graduate Development Program

National Grid’s Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a year-long development program for recent college graduates who aspire to take on future leadership roles in a dynamic, ever-changing industry. Graduates will shape the future of National Grid. Bringing fresh thinking, new perspectives, and exploring with energy, we’ll give you real responsibility and an opportunity to move with purpose from day one – putting the power to supercharge your career in your hands.

Graduates start their careers at National Grid with an in-depth 3-week in-person Orientation which gives you exposure to all parts of the company, allows you to network with your Graduate cohort, GDP alumni, and senior leaders, and provides you with the opportunity to travel throughout our service territory in the northeast US. Following Orientation, you’ll begin working in full-time position outlined below and take part in ongoing development activities including quarterly development sessions, active mentorship, and a Hackathon Project.

About the Position

Are you ready to make a difference in pipeline safety and help keep our communities safe? As an Associate Program Manager for US Communications Program Management, you’ll play a key role in promoting continuous improvement of the Pipeline Safety Management System. You’ll engage with stakeholders across the US Gas business and gain valuable insights into all levels of our operations at National Grid. Join us in the mission to enhance pipeline safety communications and make a real impact!

This is a hybrid role that can be based in Waltham, Northboro, or Boston MA.  

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll assist in managing the overall Pipeline Safety Management System Stakeholder Engagement Plan. Here’s what you’ll be up to:

• Engagement Planning: Develop an annual engagement plan schedule with input from the Pipeline Safety Management team to ensure effective communication.
• Communication Creation: Create engaging Pipeline Safety Management communications for various engagement opportunities, helping to keep everyone informed.
• Effectiveness Measurement: Measure the effectiveness of communications and make necessary adjustments to drive continuous improvement in the engagement plan.
• Special Requests Support: Assist with special requests for engagement and communication to address improvements in the pipeline safety management system.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Collaborate with various stakeholders within the Pipeline Safety Management Team to share ‘lessons learned’ and drive continuous improvement across the business.
• Performance Reporting: Provide key information for the Management Review and Continuous Improvement cycle, supporting performance reporting, risk management, and progress on safety goals and initiatives.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business, Communications, or a related field from an accredited institution    
• Graduated between May 2025 and June 2026   
• Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 8, 2026, or July 13, 2026
• Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy
• Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (such as sponsorship for an H-1B, TN, O, L, STEM OPT, or other employment-based work authorization) 

It would be awesome if you had

• Knowledge of or experience in the energy industry

At National Grid, we’re Superpowered

The world of energy is changing faster than ever. At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. We’re dreamers, big-thinkers, innovators, and builders. We’re shaping the current, to change the future. We know that a clean, fair, and affordable energy future is in our hands. So, we explore with energy, with innovation and technology powering our progress, and helping us to find a better way to deliver energy to all National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen – inspiring us, giving us time to recharge and providing a safety net on tougher days. But it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. So join us, and power the future of energy. Find what makes you Superpowered.

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