Lead PM, Electricity Capital Projects (Hybrid)

LGBT Jobs; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in Massachusetts is seeking a Lead Project Manager for Electricity Capital Project Delivery in Northboro or Waltham. This hybrid/in-field role requires 5+ years of PM experience and strong analytical and communication skills.

You will oversee supplier performance, material readiness, and delivery commitments across a portfolio of capital projects, collaborating with Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Construction Management, Project Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in project management, supplier management, procurement, supply chain, materials management, logistics, construction, or utility operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing suppliers, material-delivery commitments, or supply-chain performance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and resolving complex issues involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret project schedules, purchase orders, supplier commitments, performance data, and contractual requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and enterprise reporting or data-visualization tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy required.
• Ability to perform storm duty support outside of regular working hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, performance metrics, corrective action plans, and executive-level engagement to ensure supplier accountability and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain material risk and supply chain management processes that proactively identify shortages, supplier risks, market constraints, and mitigation strategies to protect project delivery schedules.
• Oversee material readiness across a portfolio of capital projects by monitoring critical and long-lead materials from purchase through delivery and ensuring alignment with construction schedules and project priorities.
• Partner with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve material issues, develop recovery plans, and ensure timely communication of material status, risks, and delivery commitments.
• Serve as the primary liaison for supplier performance, material availability, and construction readiness, driving cross-functional coordination among Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Procurement, Stock and Non-Stock Warehouses, Logistics, Operations, and Finance.
• Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, reporting, and performance analytics that provide visibility into supplier performance, material readiness, supply risks, and portfolio-level project impacts.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing forecasting, order tracking, expediting, inventory management, ERP processes, governance frameworks, and standard work while leveraging lessons learned and root-cause analysis to improve operational performance.

Skills

Project management

Supplier management

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Schedule interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP reporting tools

Job description

National Grid in Massachusetts is seeking a Lead Project Manager for Electricity Capital Project Delivery in Northboro or Waltham. This hybrid/in-field role requires 5+ years of PM experience and strong analytical and communication skills.

You will oversee supplier performance, material readiness, and delivery commitments across a portfolio of capital projects, collaborating with Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, and Finance.