Senior Analyst, Project Control (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Hartford, CT

1d•$113,900 - $126,550•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Project Control analyzes project and program data, provides strategic direction to Power BI Analysts, and reports on the performance of the Engineering Organization. The role monitors and analyzes capital program project costs, trends, and schedules, and produces complex reports and analyses supporting project initiation, planning, execution, control, compliance, and close-out. Working closely with functional departments, the analyst monitors project teams’ adherence to company policies, procedures, and standards. The position develops, maintains, and reports Engineering Management metrics, including schedule and contract performance, project productivity, change-order management, and other measures intended to improve efficiency and transparency in Engineering and Project Management execution. It applies project analytics to describe, predict, and improve business performance, and creates reports and recommendations to inform capital program management decisions. The position follows a hybrid schedule when eligible, with current guidelines requiring at least three days per week in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The third office day is set with the supervisor based on department needs. The employee must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed or if policy changes. The role is in a normal office environment and includes limited travel to project sites and stakeholder locations, including travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary. The employee must be available for emergency restoration assignments, which may occur outside normal responsibilities, hours, or location. Eversource will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business, or an equivalent degree.
Five to eight years of related experience preferred, with exposure to project management, accounting, or financial business analysis in a business managing large, complex, multi-year projects.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.
Ability to monitor and analyze cost and scheduling information, provide forecasts and recommendations, and communicate effectively at all levels.
Ability to lead the development of Power BI data analytics and reporting tools.
Understanding and application of financial, accounting, business, risk management, and project management theories and methodologies.
Knowledge of financial modeling, accounting, risk management, project management information systems, engineering economics, capital investment analysis techniques, plant accounting, tax, and capital budgeting.
Self-reliance, strong self-motivation, good communication skills, and the ability to lead and direct others.
Demonstrated high competence in past assignments.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments as required and travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.
Must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed or if the hybrid-work policy changes.
Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent education is highly desirable.
Related experience of five to eight years is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Engineering Management, Project Management, Investment Planning, Operations, Contract Administration, Procurement, and Materials personnel to ensure project budgets and schedules align with corporate goals and strategies.
Work with Investment Planning on project- and program-level cost management, including cost tracking, forecasting, reporting CAPEX and PIS, and variance analysis.
Track Project Management compliance with procedures for Key Project Decision Documents, record management, and quality control.
Apply analytics to project data to describe, predict, and improve business performance.
Create project reports and recommend actions or guide decisions to improve capital program management performance.
Ensure cost information is accurate, including confirming costs are properly coded and allocated to project budgets.
Create accounting and project cost variance reports.
Monitor and report project costs and commitments against budget and forecast.
Review, evaluate, and report on trends and their impact on project costs or project in-service dates.
Assess progress measurement and develop and update progress charts for reporting.
Create and maintain project-level KPIs and project statistics reports.
Establish reporting formats and templates that comply with company and external stakeholder requirements.
Provide strategic direction to Power BI Analysts and develop Power BI data analytics and reporting tools.
Report on Engineering Organization performance and develop and maintain Engineering Management metrics, including schedule performance, contract performance, project productivity, and change-order management.
Be available for emergency restoration assignments and travel between MA, CT, and NH as necessary.