Manager - Programs & Projects ECC

Iberdrola•Augusta, ME

1d•$106,000 - $132,500•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing the full scope of various programs and projects on behalf of the Company associated with the ECC Operations organization. Approve and control ECC programs and projects budgets, when not supported by Operations Technologies. Responsible for bench marking and improving Energy Control Center processes at IUSA level. Participate and provide support on global benchmarking studies for best practices identification, standardization and implementation. Supervise and mentor direct reports, and coordinate engagement of other project team members and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 7 years relevant experience required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Energy Control Centers.
Experience as a team member or team leader on at least two major projects or programs.
Strong organizational skills.
Extensive know-how on power network operations.
Ability to perform global benchmarking, estimate budgets and make cost-benefit analysis.
Strategic thinking, ability to identify clear goals and priorities that drive achievement of the Company Mission.
Flexibility and adaptation. Ability to make the change
Commitment, ability to follow-through and meet project deadlines.
Geographic mobility. Ability to travel on a weekly basis.

Nice To Haves

It is preferred that for this job, the candidate fulfills the requirements in terms of levels indicated below.
1. Delivering for the Business:
Global view of the Business – Competent
Achieving Results and Continuous Improvements – Advanced
Initiative – Advanced
Innovation & Creativity – Competent
2. Global Relationships:
Flexibility & Globalization – Advanced
Customer Focus – Advanced
Communicating & Influencing – Advanced
Teamwork – Advanced
3. Managing People:
Team Management – Advanced
Developing Others – Advanced
Growth & Continuous Improvement
Initiative & Change
Focused on Results
Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
Communication
Collaboration
Leadership (people managers/leaders)

Responsibilities

Provides technical expertise and leadership on various Company projects and programs associated with the Energy Control Center and its associated system.
Manage all initiatives associated with the development and enhancement of Siemens Spectrum environment and associated integration requirements.
Coordinates various work activities of project teams.
Provides periodic status reports to senior management and/or Steering Committees with respect to project/program progress.
Estimate and approve ECC programs and project budgets in areas not supported by Operations Technologies, General Services or IT department, such as: Switching orders and outage processes, reliability reporting, ECC phone and radio systems standardizations, ECC emergency plans, etc.
Benchmark ECC related business processes performance at various levels.
Interact with Avangrid Networks teams to achieve best practices standardization across Avangrid Networks group.
Coordinates development of common tool set and processes and protocols for IUSA ECC.
Works with management to advise and ensure programs/projects are consistent with corporate strategy and objectives.
Consults on budget considerations and the economic impact for projects and programs.
Prepares plans and budgets for projects and programs, as applicable.
Monitors progress against the plans and budgets including periodic schedule and cost reporting reports.
Acts as liaison between cross-functional project teams, involving many types of personnel.
Holds regular project/program status meetings with project team.
Ensures project team members accountable for results.
Leads direct reports and project team members on projects and programs to accomplish day-to-day goals and provides expertise and immediacy of decision-making.
As required, secures necessary resources (internal and/or external) to complete the assigned project.
Administers contracts including preparation and approval of change orders when appropriate.
Participate in contract negotiations when necessary.