Emergency Preparedness Planning Program Manager

Iberdrola; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & growth

Performance bonuses

401(k) match 12%

Health, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

The Emergency Preparedness Planning, Program Manager for CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS CORPORATION develops and maintains Emergency Plans for Avangrid, working with leaders across the company to ensure plans are current for training, exercises and real events.

The role leads cross-functional teams through planning processes, supports compliance with FEMA/NIMS standards, and manages projects, budgets, and communications to enable effective emergency response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 7 years experience or Associate’s degree + 10 yrs experience.
• 7 years relevant experience required.
• Experience facilitating cross functional teams through a planning process.
• Strong experience with project management.

Responsibilities

• Planning Expert: execute a deliberate planning process to update or develop plans.
• Training on Plans and Continuous Improvement: ensure plans are trained, evaluated, updated after exercises or events.
• Plan Management: track plans and maintenance schedules for compliance timelines.
• Facilitation of Workshops and Meetings: lead cross-functional workshops and planning sessions.
• Project Management: multitask in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Budget and Contract Management: prepare and manage budgets, contracts, and expenses.
• Communications Skills: develop clear materials and presentations for varied audiences.
• Collaboration: support team and other program staff as needed.
• Hours of Work: available/on-call for emergencies outside normal hours.
• Travel as needed to support operations and emergencies.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Planning process facilitation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 7 years experience

Associate’s degree + 10 yrs experience

Job description

The Emergency Preparedness Planning, Program Manager for CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS CORPORATION develops and maintains Emergency Plans for Avangrid, working with leaders across the company to ensure plans are current for training, exercises and real events.

The role leads cross-functional teams through planning processes, supports compliance with FEMA/NIMS standards, and manages projects, budgets, and communications to enable effective emergency response.