Graduate Development Program, Associate Product Manager, US Electric IT
About The Position
The Associate Product Manager supports National Grid’s STREAMS program, a strategic transformation to modernize how its Electric business manages assets, plans and executes work, and enables field operations. The role works with Electric Operations, IT, Engineering, Product, delivery teams, and external partners to translate business needs into practical technology solutions. It offers developmental experience in software delivery, electric utility operations, project and product management, and stakeholder engagement, with coaching, mentorship, shadowing opportunities, and increasing responsibility over time. The position supports project and product planning and participates throughout the software delivery lifecycle, from discovery and backlog refinement through testing, implementation, adoption, and retrospectives. The Associate Product Manager will gradually take ownership of a defined STREAMS capability or project area. This is the first role in an 18-month IT & Digital rotational program consisting of three six-month rotations. After two broadening rotations, the graduate returns to this role. The broader Graduate Development Program is a year-long program for recent graduates, including a three-week in-person orientation, monthly development sessions, mentorship, and a hackathon project. The position is full-time following orientation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Operations, Communications, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027.
- Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027.
- Work authorization that does not now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship in the United States.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and simplify complex topics for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborative mindset, strong listening skills, curiosity, and ability to understand different perspectives, manage priorities, and turn discussions into practical next steps.
Nice To Haves
- Internship, co-op, academic, or work experience involving project coordination, technology, software development, electric utilities, operations, process improvement, or stakeholder engagement.
- Exposure to Agile ways of working, product management, project delivery, Jira, Microsoft 365, or similar tools.
- Experience leading a team or initiative, facilitating a project, presenting information, or bringing people together around a shared goal.
Responsibilities
- Build trusted relationships across Electric Operations, IT, Engineering, Product, delivery teams, and external partners.
- Translate customer and stakeholder needs into clear business problems, requirements, product opportunities, and actionable next steps.
- Support project and product planning, including roadmaps, priorities, backlogs, schedules, dependencies, risks, and key decisions.
- Facilitate workshops, working sessions, demonstrations, product discussions, and stakeholder meetings using clear and engaging communication.
- Participate across the software delivery lifecycle, including discovery, backlog refinement, planning, testing, user acceptance testing, implementation, adoption, and retrospectives.
- Use Microsoft 365, Jira, and related tools to organize information, track work, document decisions, and communicate progress.
- Identify and raise risks, dependencies, and issues early while helping teams navigate ambiguity and align around shared outcomes.
- Gradually take ownership of a defined STREAMS capability or project area while building knowledge of technology, Electric Operations, software delivery, and program management.
Benefits
- Structured development opportunities, mentorship, and ongoing feedback.
- Exposure to leaders, cross-functional teams, and diverse areas of the business.
- Opportunities to build a professional network and develop industry connections.
- Meaningful work and real-world experience that provide a foundation for a career at National Grid.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Up to $6,000 in student loan repayment assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $8,000 annually for undergraduate studies and $10,000 annually for graduate studies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
