Program Manager
At Eversource, the Strategic Project Development Team is at the forefront of transforming the energy landscape. We're driving innovation to enhance grid reliability and resilience, and making smart, forward-thinking investments that support regional and corporate energy priorities. If you're passionate about shaping the future of energy, this is where your impact begins.
As a Program Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing high-impact, strategic transmission projects. You'll help shape the early-stage development of a portfolio of initiatives that are critical to our long-term energy strategy. This role blends strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on coordinationideal for someone who enjoys learning, building relationships, and managing complex workflows.
You'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure projects are well-organized, analytically sound, and aligned with Eversource's vision as a leading provider of transmission.
Learning Opportunity : This role offers exposure to a wide range of disciplines and encourages continuous learning and professional growth.
Administrative Balance : While the work is strategic, it also includes essential administrative tasks such as documentation, scheduling, and reportingcritical to keeping projects on track.
The role is located in Hartford, CT or Westwood, MA.
Essential Functions :
- Responsible for all aspects of assigned strategic transmission and substation projects from early-stage development to hand off to Project Management Organization (prior to traditional project lifecycle)
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including System Planning, Engineering, Siting, Real Estate, Legal, Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, and more
- 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 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 a 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 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
Technical Knowledge / Skills :
Project management experience requiredAbility to develop and present reports within the organizationStrong computer and analytical skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple subject mattersAbility to take in multidisciplinary pieces of early-stage project development and make decisions in a timely mannerAbility to communicate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences internally and externallyA growth mindset and interest in continuous learning and process improvementEducation :
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, business discipline, related degree, or equivalent experienceExperience :
Minimum of five (5) years of related experienceExperience developing competitive infrastructure projects and knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems preferredCompensation 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 : $120,510.00-$133,900.00
Licenses & Certifications :
Valid Driver's license is requiredWorking Conditions :
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.Our Hybrid schedule are first 90 days in the officeCompetencies :
Build trusting relationshipsManage and develop peopleFoster teamwork and cross-functional collaborationLead changeCommunicate strategic visionCreate an engaged workforceFocus on the customerTake ownership & accountabilityEEO Statement :
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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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