Director, Program Planning - Transmission

Eversource; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a Director, Program Planning to lead the Program Planning organization and standardize processes for successful execution of the Transmission capital portfolio. This role guides Cost Estimating, Project Solutions and Authorization, and Integrated Program Delivery Planning, driving enterprise-wide governance and strategic program delivery.

The position requires extensive experience in utility project management, strong leadership, and the ability to influence across multiple

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, program management, project controls, engineering, construction management, or capital portfolio management.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing managers, professional staff, and complex organizational functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide estimating standards, methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Ensure accurate, consistent, and defensible cost estimates throughout development phases.
• Oversee benchmarking, estimate validation, cost modeling, and historical performance analysis.
• Support capital planning, budget development, regulatory filings, and investment decision-making through reliable cost forecasting.
• Lead development and governance of project authorization processes and stage-gate reviews.
• Oversee preparation of business cases, funding requests, and project authorization packages.
• Ensure alternatives analysis and project solution evaluations support optimal investment decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders to establish project scope, objectives, benefits, and success criteria.
• Direct development of integrated project execution and construction readiness plans.
• Coordinate resource planning, outage planning, construction sequencing, and portfolio delivery strategies.
• Partner with Project Controls leadership to align planning assumptions and execution performance.

Skills

Utility capital proj. management

PMO governance

Project estimating & authorization

Project controls: cost, schedule, risk

Regulatory requirements knowledge

Strategic planning & exec presentation

Leadership and organizational change

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business/Finance/PM or related

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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.

The Director, Program Planning is responsible for leading the Program Planning organization and establishing standardized processes, governance, and methodologies that ensure projects are effectively developed, authorized, and prepared for successful execution. The role provides strategic leadership for Cost Estimating, Project Solutions and Authorization, and Integrated Program Delivery Planning functions supporting Eversource's Transmission capital portfolio.

Essential Functions:

• Establish and maintain enterprise-wide estimating standards, methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Ensure development of accurate, consistent, and defensible project cost estimates throughout project development phases
• Oversee benchmarking, estimate validation, cost modeling, and historical performance analysis.
• Support capital planning, budget development, regulatory filings, and investment decision-making through reliable cost forecasting
• Lead the development and governance of project authorization processes and stage-gate reviews.
• Oversee preparation of business cases, funding requests, and project authorization packages.
• Ensure alternatives analysis and project solution evaluations support optimal investment decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders to establish project scope, objectives, benefits, and success criteria
• Direct the development of integrated project execution and construction readiness plans.
• Coordinate resource planning, outage planning, construction sequencing, and portfolio delivery strategies
• Partner with Project Controls leadership to ensure alignment between planning assumptions and execution performance

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Comprehensive knowledge of utility capital project management, project development, and PMO governance.
• Advanced understanding of project estimating, project authorization, program planning, construction planning, and portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of project controls disciplines including cost management, scheduling, risk management, earned value management, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of utility transmission systems, capital investment planning, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and implement enterprise-wide process improvements.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes across multiple organizations and levels of leadership.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, or a related discipline required.
• Master's degree preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, program management, project controls, engineering, construction management, or capital portfolio management.
• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience managing managers, professional staff, and complex organizational functions.

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary iscommensuratewith your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:
$192,600-$214,000

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:
$192,600.00-$214,000.00

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

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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