Hybrid Lead Project Manager, Electrical Capital Delivery

National Grid plc; Northboro (IA); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid plc is hiring a Lead Project Manager for the Contracts, Controls & Workplan Development team in Northboro or Waltham, MA. The role blends field work with strategic planning to deliver the New England Electric Capital Investment Plan.

You will oversee supplier performance, material readiness, and cross-functional collaboration to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years in project management, supplier management, procurement, or logistics.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing suppliers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret schedules, orders, and performance data.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier performance through scorecards, reviews, and metrics.
• Establish material risk and supply chain processes to protect schedules.
• Oversee material readiness across capital projects from purchase to delivery.
• Collaborate with teams and suppliers to resolve material issues and recovery plans.
• Serve as liaison for supplier performance, material availability, and construction readiness.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and analytics for portfolio impacts.
• Lead continuous improvement in forecasting, tracking, and ERP processes.

Skills

Supplier management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Construction Management, Project Management, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

Job description

National Grid plc is hiring a Lead Project Manager for the Contracts, Controls & Workplan Development team in Northboro or Waltham, MA. The role blends field work with strategic planning to deliver the New England Electric Capital Investment Plan.

You will oversee supplier performance, material readiness, and cross-functional collaboration to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential.