Senior Program Manager, Engineering (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Role and Scope of Position:

Responsible for tracking the life cycle of DER, capacity, and reliability projects from project initiation to full project authorization. Interface with project stakeholders, including but not limited to various Engineering disciplines, Substation Construction, Operations, Test Personnel, Contract Administration, Legal, Real Estate, Accounting etc. Identify project scope and manage the engineering activities in a manner which ensures compliance with safety, budget, and schedule requirements. Own tracking and reporting on project schedule and milestones, and coordinate with stakeholders in ensuring adherence to internal guidelines. Lead any ad-hoc administrative activities that may be required in tracking activities of issuing desktop requisitions to Contractors in managing outsourcing activities.Essential Functions:

• Track status, funding and responsible owner of complex Transmission, Substation & Distribution projects including, but not limited to, new substation additions, transformer and switchgear additions, re-conducting, and major protection scheme modifications.
• Ensure development of accurate schedules and engineering resource projections.
• Working with System Planning project need statements, determines and interprets the project scope.
• Coordinates and interfaces with all involved project team members.
• Provide oversight on project deliverables from the project initiation phase to project authorization phase.
• Ensure that timelines associated with every task of the projects are met per the initial funding and project need date.
• Ensure that proper study deliverables are met per the internal department expectations by adhering to the process flow including engaging other engineering disciplines.
• Work closely with the planning team in providing weekly updates on every milestone of the project. Ensure that schedule aligns with any other Power BI data and internal tracking tools.
• Manages and tracks project costs to ensure compliance with financial requirements.
• Initiate corrective actions as necessary on problems throughout the engineering life cycle of the project.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable state and local permitting timeline requirements.
• Participate in weekly internal calls to provide program updates and brief stakeholders on project progress and deliverables.
• Perform any ad-hoc administrative activities related to tracking and reporting on project purchase orders to be issued to external stakeholders.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

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• Excellent leadership, teambuilding, coaching, interpersonal and motivational skills
• Thorough knowledge of applicable engineering, work practices and procedures, and safety requirements
• Thorough knowledge of engineering and design contracts
• Knowledge of the energy delivery power system
• Ability to schedule, plan, and manage complex projects
• Good human resource management
• Ability to utilize information technology and the use of Eversource’s office automation systems

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Business or Engineering. MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of directly related experience.

Licenses & Certifications:

• None

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships Manage and develop people Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration Lead change Communicate strategic vision Create an engaged workforce Focus on the customer Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $141,080.00-$156,760.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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