Program Manager, Transmission Business Development (hybrid schedule)

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

17h•$135,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager, Transmission Business Development is a key member of Eversource’s transmission team and reports to the Director of Strategic Transmission Initiatives. The role supports the company’s growth by identifying and pursuing non-traditional transmission development opportunities, including competitive RFPs, federal funding programs, grants, and other emerging pathways. The position helps develop and execute strategies to grow the transmission business, improve Eversource’s competitive position, and create shareholder value. The Program Manager evaluates opportunities, develops business cases and proposals, coordinates competitive submissions, and assists with commercial and partnership negotiations. The role leads and directs cross-functional teams—including engineering, transmission planning, finance, legal, regulatory, and external affairs colleagues who may not be direct reports—and works with external parties such as utilities, regulators, government funding bodies, and industry groups. The position also supports business-unit objectives and strategic recommendations to senior management, while promoting shared learning, communication, accountability, and high-quality work. The position requires availability for emergency restoration assignments and travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary. Eversource does not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. The role is eligible for a potential incentive, and the stated annual salary range is $135,000–$150,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, another relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 8 years of business and technical development, equivalent experience, or analytical experience in the transmission or electric power industry, at a top-tier consulting firm, or in a role involving competitive proposal development and/or pursuit of federal or other public funding programs.
Knowledge of the transmission utility industry, competitive procurement processes, federal funding programs, applicable regulatory regimes, industry trends, and industry-related legislation.
Demonstrated exceptional analytical and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and direct interdisciplinary, cross-functional teams, including team members outside direct reporting lines, to deliver results under deadline-driven conditions such as competitive RFP submissions.
Must be available for emergency restoration assignments as required.
Must be available to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.
Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Assist in pursuing non-traditional development opportunities, including competitive RFP bids and federal funding and grant applications.
Support strategy, business case development, proposal development and submission, and commercial negotiations.
Monitor and evaluate competitive RFP solicitations and federal funding and grant opportunities relevant to transmission development, and recommend which opportunities to pursue.
Conduct competitive assessments to inform strategy.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, transmission planning, finance, legal, regulatory, and external affairs to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
Coordinate with external parties, including other utilities, government agencies, regulators, and policy makers, to implement plans.
Assist in developing investment and strategic recommendations for senior management.
Maintain a team-based, shared-learning, high-communication environment that facilitates cross-process and cross-company buy-in on business development initiatives.
Assist in developing and implementing business-unit objectives aligned with Eversource’s strategic and tactical goals.