Senior Project Manager, Electricity Capital Project Delivery

natgridProd • City of Syracuse, NY

1d • $109,000 - $128,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated project professional to manage a diverse portfolio of electric projects from start to finish. The successful candidate will partner with key stakeholders across the organization, drive meaningful project outcomes, and play a critical role in delivering reliable solutions for our customers. This position offers the chance to develop strong project management expertise while ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• 4+ years of project management experience in utility operations, engineering, construction or equivalent relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in one of the following or related fields: Project Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management or Utility Operations. Relevant experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative, integrity, and ability to interact with stakeholders in a positive and collaborative manner.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate an ability to independently resolve conflicts.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy (e.g., must not have more than one traffic violation in the last year and/or more than one motor vehicle accident within the past three years.) required.
• Must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of National Grid’s business operations, company policies and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain detailed project schedules monthly in Primavera P6 including project requirements, activity and milestone dates, resourcing, status, etc.
• Accurately maintain project budgets and forecasts monthly.
• Ensure compliance with National Grid’s financial governance policies and procedures including Delegation of Authority (sanctioning) and accruals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and other mandatory targets.
• Prepare for and attend workplan and other stakeholder meetings.
• Assemble project teams comprised of various project stakeholders and host project specific meetings to resolve risks or persistent issues.
• Ensure timely completion of reports as required by the business.
• Monitor performance against key performance indicators and adjust ways of working as necessary to achieve a high level of performance.
• Challenge existing ways of working and facilitate improvements to company best practices to achieve the highest level of efficiency and performance.
• Manage expected project completion dates in National Grid’s Work Management System (STORMS).
• Provide leadership and oversight to a large group of internal and external stakeholders, driving efficiency and effectiveness, key strategies and processes to successfully deliver fiscal year targets.
• Identify and mitigate risks to the project delivery process including but not limited to permitting, logistical, material, resource, contractual and cost constraints.
• Effectively support interfacing teams and company initiatives.

Benefits

• National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
• Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior