Director, Smart Grids Control & Automation

Avangrid; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 149,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonus opportunities

401(k) match 12%

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Avangrid is seeking a senior leader to Directs all aspects of AVANGRID Networks real time operating platforms, supporting electric and gas operations across multiple jurisdictions. You will oversee EMS, OMS, SCADA, AMI and other Smart Grids tech with a team of 100+ staff and 60+ external contracts.

The role involves strategic architecture, vendor negotiations and governance, ensuring secure, compliant operations while delivering cost-effective solutions and driving performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology management or related areas.
• Prior management/supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory environment for utility companies including NERC CIP.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior management across dispersed staff; negotiate with vendors; executive communication.
• Define strategy for Smart Grids and roadmaps; ensure secure implementations.
• Direct development, integration, maintenance of control center apps.
• Oversee platform infrastructure: servers, storage, networks, security.
• Oversee GIS data, updates, and conversions to GIS format.
• Ensure enterprise governance, performance, availability, recoverability and compliance (NERC CIP/FCC).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Technical knowledge

Gas/electric ops

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Avangrid is seeking a senior leader to Directs all aspects of AVANGRID Networks real time operating platforms, supporting electric and gas operations across multiple jurisdictions. You will oversee EMS, OMS, SCADA, AMI and other Smart Grids tech with a team of 100+ staff and 60+ external contracts.

The role involves strategic architecture, vendor negotiations and governance, ensuring secure, compliant operations while delivering cost-effective solutions and driving performance improvements.