Senior Program Manager, Transmission (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Hartford, MA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Transmission to join their team in Westwood, MA or Hartford, CT. This role is responsible for developing, monitoring, and reporting on financial and schedule project controls metrics for the regional department in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or Connecticut. The position involves collaborating on strategies for project advancement, developing and monitoring internal KPIs and analytics, managing external communications for reports, and building stakeholder relationships. The role requires close coordination with various internal departments including Project Controls, Project Performance, Investment Planning, Accounting, and Scheduling. Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. This role supports a hybrid schedule, with current guidelines requiring employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed and guidelines are subject to change.

Requirements

Excellent technical, quantitative, and analytical skills.
Ability to develop and present reports within the organization.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
Familiarity with the utility industry is required.
MS Office proficiency and MS Excel expertise required.
Demonstrates strong analytical skills, ability to apply knowledge to solve problems, strong team building skills, and interest in managing and developing talent.
Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Economics, Finance, Business, Statistics, Math, or related discipline.
Minimum of four (4) to six (6) years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Work experience at an ISO/RTO a plus.
Coding and visualization experience preferred.
GIS software experience a plus.
General understanding of FERC and / or New England state energy regulation desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist Managers and Directors with annual budgeting and Long-Range Planning for both CAPEX and PIS, by month, quarter, and fiscal year.
Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track and report on project progress, including schedule key milestones, schedule critical, project forecast, and spent-to-date financials against overall project budget.
Develop and maintain a system of record for all project status, schedule, and financial performance in coordination with project management.
Ensure that overall project performance aligns with the Long-Range Plan of the current and future fiscal years.
Provide regional portfolio status reports to inform monthly workplan meetings and periodic report outs.
Provide general and project specific financial guidance for project level forecasting by project phase in alignment with year-end targets.
Identify and organize department risk(s) by project and track mitigation plans and progress, ensuring project forecasts are updated monthly to align with current status and mitigation strategy & status.
Coordinate between project management and eBuilder on formal project records and project assignment requests.
Identify department level training needs and then develop and/or facilitate training with SMEs.
Provide financial management training and mentorship to new employees to ensure consistency with department practices and Eversource procedures.
Meet regularly with management to discuss financial action items, current department forecast in comparison with budget, key variances and reasons, and action items for future forecasting.
Be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.