Director - Solution & Process Governance

Iberdrola Energie Deutschland GmbH; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Generous performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Iberdrola Energie Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Director - Solution & Process Governance to oversee the enterprise alignment of business processes and technology across Avangrid. This role will be crucial in ensuring consistent execution and risk management in the S/4HANA transformation.

The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams, focusing on simplifying processes to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in process governance or digital transformation, Minimum of 3 years in a regulated utility preferred.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and process standardization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an enterprise governance framework.
• Drive harmonization of business processes and technology platforms.
• Lead cross-functional governance forums and provide direction.

Skills

Leadership & Strategic Thinking

Process & Solution Governance

Customer-Centric Operational Alignment

Analytical & Financial Acumen

Communication & Influence

Regulatory & Industry Awareness

Vendor & Partner Management

Innovation & Market Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Digital, Technology, or related field

MBA or related advanced degree

Job description

## Director - Solution & Process GovernanceApplylocations: United States Of America, Massachusetts, Boston: CT - Orange - 180 Marsh Hill Rdposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-30839**The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:****Boston, MA - $170,000 - $213,000****Orange, CT - $163,000 - $204,000****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****For more information, please visit:** **Benefits - Avangrid****Job Summary:**Director – Solution and Process Governance leading enterprise alignment of business processes and technology across Avangrid. Oversees end-to-end delivery of the S/4HANA transformation across seven operating companies, ensuring consistent execution and risk management. Drives standardization of processes across jurisdictions to enable scalable, compliant operations. Establishes governance frameworks that align business and technology to a unified enterprise model. Partners across IT, operations, and regulatory teams to deliver coordinated transformation outcomes. Focuses on simplifying end-to-end processes to reduce complexity and improve operational efficiency. Ultimately enhances customer experience by streamlining journeys, reducing friction, and enabling more consistent and reliable service.**Key Responsibilities:****Define and Lead Governance Strategy:** Develop and implement an enterprise governance framework that aligns business processes and enabling technologies, with direct oversight of the S/4HANA transformation across seven operating companies.**Oversee Process and Solution Alignment:** Drive harmonization of business processes and technology platforms, ensuring alignment to S/4HANA standards and enabling scalable, consistent operations across jurisdictions.**Align Governance Roadmaps with Business Goals:** Translate corporate and S/4HANA program objectives into actionable governance roadmaps, ensuring alignment across business units, IT, and implementation partners.**Manage and Mentor Governance Teams:** Lead cross-functional governance forums and Design Authority, providing direction and stewardship to ensure consistent decision-making and execution across the program.**Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Partner across IT, Operations, Regulatory, Legal, and Customer Experience teams to deliver integrated process and technology outcomes aligned to S/4HANA implementation.**Champion Standardization and Optimization:** Promote adoption of fit-to-standard processes and minimize OpCo-specific deviations to enable efficiency, scalability, and long-term sustainability.**Drive Agile Governance Practices:** Embed Agile principles within governance and transformation activities to support iterative delivery, transparency, and responsiveness.**Monitor Governance and Program Effectiveness:** Track performance through KPIs, program milestones, and risk indicators to ensure successful delivery of S/4HANA outcomes at scale.**Manage Stakeholder Expectations:** Act as a key interface between executive leadership, program leadership, and OpCos, ensuring alignment, transparency, and effective decision-making.**Ensure Financial Stewardship:** Oversee governance-related investments and resource allocation, ensuring the S/4HANA program delivers measurable value, efficiency, and improved customer outcomes.**Required Qualifications:****Education & Experience Required:*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Digital, Technology, or related field.* 10+ years of experience in process governance or digital transformation, Minimum of 3 years of experience in a regulated utility preferred.* Strong understanding of governance frameworks, process standardization, and cross-functional alignment in complex or regulated environments.**Skills/Abilities:****Leadership & Strategic Thinking:** Demonstrated ability to set enterprise-wide governance vision, lead cross-functional teams, drive change management, and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders in complex environments.**Process & Solution Governance:** Expertise in business process management, governance frameworks, enterprise architecture, and technology alignment, including process mapping, optimization, and standardization.**Customer-Centric Operational Alignment:** Strong capability to design governance models that integrate regulatory requirements and customer needs, ensuring compliance and enhanced customer experience.**Analytical & Financial Acumen:** Proficient in data-driven decision-making, performance analysis, ROI evaluation, and budget management for governance initiatives.**Communication & Influence:** Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex governance concepts to executive audiences and influence decisions across the organization.**Regulatory & Industry Awareness:** Comprehensive understanding of utility sector regulations, compliance requirements, and emerging trends in energy and digital transformation.**Vendor & Partner Management:** Experienced in managing third-party vendors and technology partners, including RFP development, contract negotiation, and performance oversight.**Innovation & Market Awareness:** Knowledgeable in emerging technologies (IoT, AI, smart grid) and global governance trends, with the ability to identify and implement innovative practices that enhance agility and operational excellence.**Preferred Qualifications:*** MBA or related advanced degree.* Experience working in a global company or matrix reporting organization.#LI-On-Site#LI-JM1**Company:**AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY**Mobility Information**Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [e-mail] employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.**Job Posting End Date:****About Avangrid:** Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $47 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 75 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com.