Director - Planning & Scheduling

New York State Electric & Gas; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 156,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Performance-based bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and career-vi

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP seeks a Director of Integrated Planning & Scheduling to lead T&D planning across Capital, New Customer, Maintenance and Reliability projects. You will optimize resources, align with corporate goals, and drive performance transparency, guiding regional supervisors and planners to excellence.

Responsibilities include governance, tooling standardization, data analytics, and stakeholder leadership, with collaboration across executive leadership to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project planning or resource management.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams and large-scale programs.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and integration across all T&D functions.
• Oversee governance with monthly and quarterly planning reviews; track KPIs.
• Standardize scheduling templates and planning tools; drive improvements.
• Provide strategic direction to Senior Supervisors, Schedulers, and Analysts.
• Oversee implementation of Primavera, ARCOS, and Field Force tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Primavera

ARCOS

Field Force

Job description

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $156,000 - $195,000

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

Job Summary

The Director – Integrated Planning & Scheduling, reporting to the President of NYSEG, is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the integrated planning and scheduling of all Transmission and Distribution (T&D) work across the organization. This includes Capital, New Customer, Maintenance, and Reliability projects. The Director ensures optimal resource utilization, alignment with corporate objectives, and continuous improvement of planning processes. This role leads a team of regional supervisors and schedulers, collaborating with executive leadership to drive operational excellence and performance transparency.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Integration: Lead the development and execution of the Capital and Expense Operational work across all T&D functions. Align planning and scheduling activities with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and financial targets. Oversee the integration of internal and external resource planning, including outsourcing decisions and contractor management.
• Governance & Performance Management: Establish and maintain governance structures for monthly and quarterly planning reviews. Drive performance reporting through scorecards, dashboards, and KPI tracking to measure organizational effectiveness. Ensure executive visibility into work plan progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Process Optimization & Standardization: Champion the standardization of scheduling templates, forecasting models, and planning tools across regions. Lead the continuous improvement of planning and scheduling processes, leveraging data analytics and industry best practices. Ensure data integrity and consistency across all planning systems and platforms.
• Leadership & Team Development: Provide strategic direction and mentorship to Senior Supervisors, Schedulers, and Planning Analysts. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration within the Planning & Scheduling organization. Develop talent through coaching, training programs, and succession planning.
• Technology & Tools Oversight: Oversee the implementation and optimization of planning tools such as Primavera, ARCOS, and Field Workforce Mobility/Field Force. Ensure effective use of labor forecasting, project management, and data analysis tools (Excel, Access, etc.). Collaborate with IT and business units to enhance system capabilities and user experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project planning, or resource management.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and large-scale operational programs.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience using project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera, Field Force) and work management systems.

Company

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

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