Program Manager, Strategic Project Development (Hybrid)

Eversource•Westwood, MA

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Eversource, the Strategic Project Development Team is at the forefront of transforming the energy landscape. We're driving innovation to enhance grid reliability and resilience, and making smart, forward-thinking investments that support regional and corporate energy priorities. If you're passionate about shaping the future of energy, this is where your impact begins. As a Program Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing high-impact, strategic transmission projects. You'll help shape the early-stage development of a portfolio of initiatives that are critical to our long-term energy strategy. This role blends strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on coordination-ideal for someone who enjoys learning, building relationships, and managing complex workflows. You'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure projects are well-organized, analytically sound, and aligned with Eversource's vision as a leading provider of transmission. Learning Opportunity: This role offers exposure to a wide range of disciplines and encourages continuous learning and professional growth. Administrative Balance: While the work is strategic, it also includes essential administrative tasks such as documentation, scheduling, and reporting-critical to keeping projects on track. The role is located in Hartford, CT or Westwood, MA.

Requirements

Project management experience required
Ability to develop and present reports within the organization
Strong computer and analytical skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple subject matters
Ability to take in multidisciplinary pieces of early-stage project development and make decisions in a timely manner
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences internally and externally
A growth mindset and interest in continuous learning and process improvement
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, business discipline, related degree, or equivalent experience
Minimum of five (5) years of related experience
Valid Driver's license is required
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing competitive infrastructure projects and knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of assigned strategic transmission and substation projects from early-stage development to hand off to Project Management Organization (prior to traditional project lifecycle)
Coordinate cross-functional teams including System Planning, Engineering, Siting, Real Estate, Legal, Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, and more
Ensures that all strategic solutions are vetted in a manner consistent with the Company's safety and procurement policies and programs
Works with the appropriate departments to develop schedules and budget of strategic projects in early-stage development and is responsible for the implementation, prior to execution
Supports development and documentation of Company Policies related to development and execution of strategic transmission projects addressing items such a feasibility, planning, siting, permitting, construction, etc.
Focus on both internal and external collaboration
Maintains familiarity with current and upcoming Policies and Programs that could facilitate Transmission Development
Works with the Manager/Director to develop metrics by which to evaluate the success of transmission projects and collaborates with other Program Managers and Senior Program Managers within Strategic Project Development team when needed
Facilitates discussions with key stakeholders to assure alignment and key information exchange to advance Strategic Transmission Projects
Assists with representing Eversource Transmission on committees, groups, associations, or other efforts consistent with Strategic Projects
Assists with representing Eversource Transmission at public meetings, regulatory hearings, town hall meetings and any special meetings that may occur
Ensures Manager and Director of Strategic Project Development are briefed regularly on the status of job responsibilities for the development of strategic projects and status of action items