Graduate Project Manager: Data & Planning

National Grid Plc; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development opportunities

Mentorship and ongoing feedback

Exposure to leaders and cross‑function

Professional networking opportunities

Meaningful, real-world work

Competitive salary with benefits

Student loan repayment up to $6,000

Tuition reimbursement: undergrad up to

Job summary

National Grid's Graduate Development Program (GDP) offers a year-long development path for recent graduates aiming for future leadership roles in energy infrastructure. You'll rotate through teams, gain hands-on experience, and tackle a real National Grid problem in a Hackathon-style project.

Join a structured orientation, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure across the northeast US, with a competitive starting salary and a strong commitment to your career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Business, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Analytics or related field.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027.
• Able to begin National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical and forward-looking portfolio data to uncover workload, schedule, readiness, and resource trends.
• Compare planned and actual performance to identify resource gaps and constraints.
• Develop and enhance resource planning models for construction and engineering workforce decisions.
• Track project readiness and milestones to keep projects moving forward toward construction.
• Create reports, dashboards, and actionable insights for planning, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Partner with stakeholders to communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business/Construction/PM/Analytics

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Power BI

Job description

National Grid's Graduate Development Program (GDP) offers a year-long development path for recent graduates aiming for future leadership roles in energy infrastructure. You'll rotate through teams, gain hands-on experience, and tackle a real National Grid problem in a Hackathon-style project.

Join a structured orientation, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure across the northeast US, with a competitive starting salary and a strong commitment to your career growth.