Senior Planner, Portfolio Planning, CMS
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National Grid is hiring a Sr. Portfolio Planner for our Gas CMS Resource Coordination department in our Waltham location.
Job Purpose
Manage and coordinate multiple field location work plans and activities ensuring regulatory, budget, work performance, productivity, and customer expectations are realized.
Schedule, execute and model program work plans as prescribed by Resource Planning to support the overall delivery of the Capex and OpEx work plans.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage, balance, and coordinate external and internal resources to optimize short and long-term workplan objectives in the operating yard in coordination with Field Operations
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, driving efficiency in scheduling to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Promote and implement procedural best practices to execute the annual Capex and Opex plans and ensure they are compliant with National Grid policies and regulatory mandates and/or laws.
- Provide technical guidance, support and coaching to others to share knowledge and develop technical understanding within discipline.
- Report and monitor monthly resource levels and workplan forecasting to Resource Planning.
- Play a key role in preparing and assisting the gas organization’s transition into new systems while ensuring delivery of all mandates.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent work experience. The role requires a minimum of 6 years’ experience.
- Proficient in relevant software e.g. Maximo, SAP, CRIS, Excel.
- Knowledge of natural gas system operations.
- Experience of managing project teams and projects independently.
Salary
$103,000 - $121,000 a year
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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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.
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Nearest Major Market: Waltham
Nearest Secondary Market: Boston