Lead, Project Controls, Risk Management & EVM (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in the United States is seeking a senior leader to head the Transmission Project Controls Risk Management and EVM Team in Hooksett, NH. The role will supervise Project Controls Analysts and Specialists and drive risk management, EVM processes, and KPI reporting across the portfolio.

You will develop procedures, dashboards, tools and reports to proactively manage risk, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, ensure policy adherence, and deliver insights to improve project

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a Project Controls team focused on Risk and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Develop and maintain procedures, dashboards, reports and tools to manage risk and EVM performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure adherence to policies and standards.
• Produce risk and EVM metrics and provide actionable recommendations based on analyses.
• Oversee PRM and EVM activities including risk registers, RRAs, and performance reviews.

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Our Team

We have an exciting leadership role in our Transmission Project Controls Risk Management and EVM Team. The responsible person will lead and supervise a team of Project Controls Analysts and Specialists to support and oversee the risk management and EVM processes and initiatives within the Project Controls Department. This includes developing and providing procedures, processes, practices, tools, dashboards, reports and systems necessary to effectively and proactively manage, control and report on the risk and EVM performance for projects managed by the Transmission Organization.

This role supports the development, maintenance and reporting of Key Project Indicators (KPI's) for progress measurement, risk management and EVM, and other key metrics. The goal is to use these to continuously drive effectiveness, efficiencies and performance in support of the Project Management Organization.

This role in a risk management capacity facilitates the production of a variety of complex reports and analyses in support of Eversource's project initiation, planning, execution, control, compliance and close-out initiatives.

The lead will work closely with all functional departments and tasked with ensuring adherence to Eversource's policies, procedures, and standards and directly supervises Project Controls team members.

The role can be based out of Hookset, NH

Essential Functions:

• Supports the development, implementation, management and continuous improvement for Project Risk and Earned Value Management, Project Performance processes, methodologies, procedures and services including, but not limited to:
• Builds and leads a diverse, cohesive team to meet the department and strategic needs of Eversource.
• Provides direction and coaching as needed to the Risk and EVM team members.
• Evaluates team performance, training needs and provides development opportunities as appropriate.
• Supports the development and maintenance of risk management and EVM policies and procedures.
• Review and update the Project Risk Management (PRM) and Earned Value Management (EVM) Plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Lead in initiating and coordinating all PRM and EVM activities, including reviewing risk register, risk requiring action (RRAs) reviews, EVM project and portfolio performance, forensic analysis of cost and schedule and status reporting. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure timely completion of all deliverables.
• Ensure compliance of the Risk Registers being maintained in the system of record as a central repository of all identified risks, their attributes, and corresponding response plans.
• Work with project stakeholders to:
  • Update the Risk Register to reflect changes in risk exposure, mitigation efforts, and residual risks
  • Evaluate EVM performance, establish Project Controls recommendations for corrective actions
  • Implement risk management and EVM tools and provide training sessions and ongoing guidance to project team members and stakeholders on the project risk management and EVM processes, including management principles, techniques, and tools.
• Foster a culture within the project environment that drives a proactive approach in risk management and achieving high levels EVM performance.
• Works with project stakeholders including but not limited to Project Management, Investment Planning, Operations, Contract Administration, Planning & Scheduling, Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, Estimating and Project Performance to ensure risk management and EVM Performance Measurement methodologies are in alignment with corporate goals and strategies.
• Work with other stakeholders and management teams to oversee the quantitative risk analysis process and tools, which include techniques such as Earned Value Management (EVM), Monte Carlo simulation, sensitivity analysis, and probabilistic modeling.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and reliability of risk assessment and EVM results.
• Produce risk and EVM metrics, interpret the results of quantitative risk analysis, CPI & SPI performance and other monitoring activities to identify trends, emerging risks, and areas of concern.
• Provide insightful recommendations based on EVM performance, risk levels, risk and EVM response strategies, and project control actions based on these findings.
• Responsible for monitoring risk and EVM against the Transmission Capital Portfolio and execution readiness.
• Perform forensic, deep dive root cause analysis of risk and EVM performance (cost, schedule and scope) driving visibility and corrective or preventive actions to assure compliance to the project plan.
• Prepare written reports, presentations and correspondence as requested.

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