Lead Project Manager, Transmission (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.). Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change. Eversource is looking for a Lead Project Manager, Transmission to support Major Projects - Transmission in Westwood, MA. In this role, you will lead some of the most innovative and consequential Transmission Line and Substation projects in the region. In this role you act as the primary advisor to a group of Transmission project managers to ensure the successful execution of a state-wide project portfolio. Independently manages and advises other project managers on high-risk, high-profile transmission projects in Massachusetts to ensure all phases of approved projects are completed efficiently and within scope, on schedule, and within budget. Essential Functions: Develop and mentor associate project managers and project managers to be capable of resolving project challenges to achieve high value results that support the successful execution of the project. Participate in the development and execution of regional annual budgets, initiatives, and goals. Keep management informed and provides feedback of portfolio status, project management development. Provides feedback to project managers and assists management in performance evaluation process. Acts on behalf of the manager in their absence as assigned. Individual is assigned traditional projects requiring close stakeholder interaction such as large substation construction projects, new transmission line projects, major transmission facility expansion projects, or projects of high complexity. Identify emerging issues and recommend appropriate actions/projects that produce shareholder value and meet internal and external customer needs. High level of independent management of projects, capable of successfully managing projects from initiation to close out on time and within budget. Assigned projects are multi-discipline in nature, multi-stakeholder involvement, and high financial risk exposure profile requiring management reporting communications. Responsible to take the necessary action to see that the project portfolio is completed efficiently, on time and within the established budget. Works closely with Eversource Energy Delivery personnel, Legal, Regulatory Relations, Purchasing, Communications and all Transmission Business functions to ensure project success. Integrates and manages a cross functional project team to develop appropriate project roles and responsibilities. In general, manages the planning, engineering, siting/permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning and close out project phases. Manages the team’s development of a comprehensive project plan, schedule, communications plan and establishes the change control methodology. Manages execution of the project plan and project change control management process. Coordinates the development of a detailed project budget and cash flow. Manages the monthly maintenance and reporting of project scope, budgets and schedules. Manages the development of a comprehensive siting and permitting needs assessment. Manages the development of and participates in the required regulatory siting, permit filings and other regulatory filings. Coordinates environmental assessment and the necessary regulatory approvals (federal, state and local) needed to begin construction. Ensures the timely preparation ISO-NE project submittals. Manages the development and evaluation of bid documents for engineering, design, construction and test procurement of material and support systems. Manages the development of required outage and energization plans. Manages the timely preparation of the long-term outage plan project submittals. Manages project close out in a timely manner to support corporate business goals. Provides clear concise and comprehensive reports for management. Provides expert witness testimony for assigned projects at ISO-NE, CSC and other regulatory preceding.

Requirements

Technical Knowledge/Skill: Demonstrated ability to investigate and solve problems, analyze data, write reports and make presentations.
Possesses the ability to cope with deadlines, manage time, set priorities, define roles and responsibilities, and make decisions.
Ability to run meetings, motivate others, and interact with others at all levels of the organization.
The ability to schedule, plan and manage numerous complex transmission projects concurrently.
Self- starter with strong communication skills, including listening, speaking and writing skills.
Individual leadership abilities, planning skills, decisiveness and customer focus.
Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices.
Excellent leadership, teambuilding, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal and motivational skills required.
Ability to develop skills to prepare presentations and expert witness testimony for local and state regulatory presentations.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred) or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or the equivalent degree will be considered or equivalent experience.
Experience: Ten (10) years of Project Management experience.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree is preferred
Project Management class work is desirable.
Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and mentor associate project managers and project managers to be capable of resolving project challenges to achieve high value results that support the successful execution of the project.
Participate in the development and execution of regional annual budgets, initiatives, and goals.
Keep management informed and provides feedback of portfolio status, project management development.
Provides feedback to project managers and assists management in performance evaluation process.
Acts on behalf of the manager in their absence as assigned.
Identify emerging issues and recommend appropriate actions/projects that produce shareholder value and meet internal and external customer needs.
High level of independent management of projects, capable of successfully managing projects from initiation to close out on time and within budget.
Responsible to take the necessary action to see that the project portfolio is completed efficiently, on time and within the established budget.
Works closely with Eversource Energy Delivery personnel, Legal, Regulatory Relations, Purchasing, Communications and all Transmission Business functions to ensure project success.
Integrates and manages a cross functional project team to develop appropriate project roles and responsibilities.
In general, manages the planning, engineering, siting/permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning and close out project phases.
Manages the team’s development of a comprehensive project plan, schedule, communications plan and establishes the change control methodology.
Manages execution of the project plan and project change control management process.
Coordinates the development of a detailed project budget and cash flow.
Manages the monthly maintenance and reporting of project scope, budgets and schedules.
Manages the development of a comprehensive siting and permitting needs assessment.
Manages the development of and participates in the required regulatory siting, permit filings and other regulatory filings.
Coordinates environmental assessment and the necessary regulatory approvals (federal, state and local) needed to begin construction.
Ensures the timely preparation ISO-NE project submittals.
Manages the development and evaluation of bid documents for engineering, design, construction and test procurement of material and support systems.
Manages the development of required outage and energization plans.
Manages the timely preparation of the long-term outage plan project submittals.
Manages project close out in a timely manner to support corporate business goals.
Provides clear concise and comprehensive reports for management.
Provides expert witness testimony for assigned projects at ISO-NE, CSC and other regulatory preceding.