Senior Program Manager, Strategic Project Development (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Strategic Project Development, Transmission to join their team in Westwood, MA. This role will manage a portfolio of Major and Strategic Projects within the Company’s Massachusetts Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP) throughout Transmission. The position involves implementing cross-functional leadership, executing on the Capital Plan, and adhering to core business synergies. The ESMP aims to modernize the electric grid to support Massachusetts' clean energy and climate goals. The role will focus on developing and implementing comprehensive strategies for the early-stage development of transmission lines and substation projects across Massachusetts. This includes internal organization and management of subject matter experts, and collaboration with other teams to support external stakeholder relationship-building. The Senior Program Manager will work collaboratively with various departments including System Planning, Engineering, Siting, Real Estate, Engagement and Equity, Regulatory, Procurement, Legal, Scheduling, and later-stage Project Management. This role reports to the Manager of Strategic Project Development and will work closely with the Director of Strategic Project Development to ensure alignment and cooperative communication across Strategic Project execution. The position is based in Westwood, MA and offers a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

Project management experience required
Understanding in onshore development of electric infrastructure projects, such as solar or wind
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, such as permitting, engineering, real estate, interconnection, finance, community engagement
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
Demonstrated interest in ongoing learning and process improvement
Interest in progressing the State’s electrification efforts in advancement of Massachusetts’ clean energy and climate goals
Ten (10) years of related experience, including successful project development
Valid Driver’s license is required

Nice To Haves

Experience developing competitive infrastructure projects and knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems preferred
Masters, law, or other related advanced degree desirable

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of a portfolio of strategic Massachusetts Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP) transmission line and substation projects from early-stage development to hand off to Project Management Organization (prior to traditional project lifecycle)
Oversees a cross-functional project team including, System Planning, Engineering, Siting, Real Estate, Legal, Project Management, Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Affairs, and other internal stakeholders to establish and organize ongoing development plan
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 ESMP 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 as 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 continue to track project-level and ESMP program progress; 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