Emergency Management Program Lead

CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Performance bonuses

401(k) match 12%

Health/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Central Maine Power Co in Augusta, Maine, seeks a Program Manager for Emergency Operations to lead the development, planning and execution of the company’s emergency management program across electric and gas operations. This role focuses on effective response to major outages and pre‑event planning in partnership with AVANGRID and state/regulatory entities.

You will work with senior leaders to drive strategy, readiness, and continuous improvement while coordinating with external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 years relevant experience.
• Experience in Emergency Management, Emergency Planning, Managing Response and Operations, and/or Utility operations.
• Experience with project management and budgets.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and contribute as a member of a team to develop emergency preparedness and planning within AVANGRID.
• Must be highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities and deliverables to successful completion.
• Ability to solve complex problems and influence change across diverse set of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of ICS and its application in emergency response by utilities.
• Budget and/or cost management experience.

Responsibilities

• This program manager position will play a critical role in the creation, development and implementation of the AVANGRID emergency management preparedness and planning program.
• Responsibilities include pre and post emergency response activities.
• The established ICc structure will continue to manage and conduct operations during the actual emergency event.
• Responsible for driving strategy, continuous improvement, and execution of operational readiness activities.
• Develops effective emergency management policies and procedures to ensure preparedness for future events.
• Ensures internal alignment and training for emergency response.
• May serve as the AVANGRID emergency management representative for various governmental and/or regulatory entities.
• Will work with external entities, companies, and organizations for relationship building, cooperative projects and to ensure best practices.
• Works with the Senior Manager and Director of Emergency Operations to provide strategic direction regarding emergency management and setting short-term and long-term program objectives.
• Will work creativity and innovatively to ensure that there is ongoing and continuous improvement throughout AVANGRID in the area of emergency management preparedness and planning.

Skills

Emergency management

Emergency planning

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Central Maine Power Co in Augusta, Maine, seeks a Program Manager for Emergency Operations to lead the development, planning and execution of the company’s emergency management program across electric and gas operations. This role focuses on effective response to major outages and pre‑event planning in partnership with AVANGRID and state/regulatory entities.

You will work with senior leaders to drive strategy, readiness, and continuous improvement while coordinating with external partners.