Hybrid Senior IT Project Support & Analytics Lead

National Grid plc; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

National Grid plc in Waltham, MA, is hiring a Senior IT Project Support Analyst for the US IT Electric portfolio. The role supports ESMP delivery with data-driven decision making, financial stewardship, and continuous process improvement in a hybrid work setting.

You will partner with leadership to enable successful outcomes using advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities, including Power BI, Copilot, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, data analytics, project management, information technology, engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in project analysis, project controls, finance, resource planning, governance, business operations, or portfolio support preferred.
• Experience supporting federally funded programs, regulatory compliance activities, audits, grant administration, or financial controls is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, evaluate risks, and develop practical recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required; experience with Power BI, Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, SAP, Maximo, Jira, or other project and reporting tools preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities in a demanding environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence without authority, and partner across teams to drive outcomes.
• Curiosity and continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in digital tools, automation, AI-enabled ways of working, and business process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, analyze variances, spend optimization, funding risk identification, vendor cost analysis, and budget scenario modeling.
• Analyze resource demand, workforce capacity, contractor vs employee mix, skill gaps, and prioritization needs.
• Track adherence to project governance, funding approvals, process requirements, audit readiness, regulatory traceability, and remediation activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve reporting quality, streamline workflows, and use tools like Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps to generate insights.

Job description

National Grid plc in Waltham, MA, is hiring a Senior IT Project Support Analyst for the US IT Electric portfolio. The role supports ESMP delivery with data-driven decision making, financial stewardship, and continuous process improvement in a hybrid work setting.

You will partner with leadership to enable successful outcomes using advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities, including Power BI, Copilot, and related tools.