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National Grid is hiring a Sr. Project Manager for our Inspection and Maintenance Planning group in Syracuse, NY.

 

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

 

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

Deliver programs and specific projects within the Transmission Line/Underground Inspection and Maintenance portfolio across NY and NE. Manage the portfolio to ensure resources are aligned with workload requirements to deliver the current year capex and opex spending plans. Proactively drive the delivery of key strategies, as defined by the respective Asset Management groups, and programs to ensure achievement of work plan goals and targets. Ensure compliance with all company policies, Operating Procedures and Regulatory expectations with regard to the safety and reliability of the company's transmission electric assets

Key Accountabilities

 

Monitor and track progress against defined annual work plans for the NY & NE Transmission Line, Aerial & Underground Inspection and Maintenance department. Participate in building the annual work and resource plans. Review inspection and maintenance data and work with department Manager to identify and implement operation improvements. Manage, balance, and coordinate external and internal resources to optimize short and long-term resource needs and deliver against the workplan. Manage the day-to-day relationship with contractors and other external service providers, including negotiation, interpretation, and application of established contractual agreements and/or service level agreements to ensure adherence to standards and best outcomes for National Grid. Support the development and submission of regulatory reporting requirements Consolidate inspection results and reconcile with appropriate work order tracking systems. Provide ongoing financial support including: Invoice tracking and processing Process financial accruals and maintaining annual department forecasts Liaise with corporate finance to track monthly expenditures and forecasts Establish and maintain contractor purchase orders Assist in the management of the department shared network drive, SharePoint and MS Teams site. Support development and implementation of digital products including Grid Inspector

 

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

Excellent influencing and negotiating skills. Excellent communication skills. Track record of developing working relationships quickly and effectively.

Qualifications

 

Valid Driver's License required Bachelor's degree: Engineering or technical discipline preferred. Minimum of 5 years of project and/or program management, engineering, or finance experience. Experience in project management, budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. Familiar with transmission line overhead and underground programs including Inspection and Maintenance. Knowledge of electrical system operations, engineering, environmental, and familiarity with legal, purchasing, and utility accounting regulations. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously. Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative, integrity and ability to interact with company personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives, and town/city officials in a positive collaborative manner. Demonstrated proficiency utilizing various company processes and systems including: Microsoft Office, SAP, PowerPlant, Storms, SharePoint, Ariba. Familiarity with database management is preferred Advanced expertise in Microsoft Office including Excel. Knowledge of National Grid's business operations, company policies and practices preferred. Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical skills. Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts. Ability to travel to the across divisions and regions as required.

 

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Salary

$102,000- $120,000 a year

 

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

 

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.  We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.  National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.