Manager, Integrated Planning and Scheduling

Eversource Energy; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 158,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced scheduling leader to develop and manage an integrated Master Schedule for Electric Operations, coordinating engineering, planning and construction activities across the territory.

You will oversee resource forecasting, staffing, and reporting, ensuring timely, cost-efficient completion of capital projects, with travel between MA/CT/NH as needed. A 10+ year background in transmission/distribution is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience required.
• Experience managing transmission/distribution groups and union workforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee centralized Master Schedule for Electric Operations to improve performance.
• Plan work schedules, resources, forecasts, and coordination with other processes.
• Ensure data integrity and adherence to scheduling standards for projects.
• Develop annual resource forecasts and integrate engineering/design support.
• Lead contract strategy and management philosophy to minimize cost.
• Develop governance within scheduling tool (Primavera) and reporting.
• Manage restoration efforts in collaboration with leadership.
• Coach and develop area staff with accountability.

Skills

Transmission & distribution knowledge

Leadership

Scheduling/Planning

Contract strategy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, related discipline

MS in Engineering or MBA preferred

Tools

Primavera

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.

Role and Scope of Position:

This position is responsible for developing an integrated centralized schedule and resource plan that promotes integrated decisions, improves forecasting ability and optimizes resource utilization throughout the Electric Operations service territory. This position is also responsible for the organization and management of the Electric Operations field workload through accurate forecasting, staffing calculations, and scheduling and management reports. This position ensures that work plans and schedules facilitate timely and cost-effective completion of all capital workload including new business, compliance and mandated work, system reliability, and maintenance and construction. This position establishes guidelines for integrating schedules for engineering/design, planning and construction activities relating to the Project Management Department and coordinates the 'roll up' of work plans/schedules for all Electric Operations’ Maintenance & Construction activities. Works with Supply Chain Management to ensure that sufficient contractor resources are available to meet Electric Operations’ needs. Assists with the development of overall contractor strategy within Electric Operations and analyzes contractor resource levels.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees the centralized Master Schedule for Electric Operations to improve organizational performance and promote integrated decisions regarding project completion.
• Oversees the work planning/scheduling process including preparation and prioritization of work plans and schedules, resource and materials requirements and forecasts, and coordinates with other processes for optimal resource utilization.
• Ensures overall data integrity and adherence to scheduling standards for all Substation, Transmission and Distribution projects for Electric Operations.
• Responsible for the integrated resource plan and schedule to execute the Electric Operations annual work plan including engineering and design support for timely delivery of project plans, specifications, drawings and permits. Develops an annual forecast of internal and external resource needs.
• In collaboration with other directors and managers, sets the direction of contract strategy and contract management philosophy to minimize cost and maximize quality and timeliness.
• Develops structure, governance and security levels within the scheduling tool (Primavera) to ensure consistent report outs.
• Responsible for integrated analytical assessment of internal and external resources to drive project completion.
• Identifies, develops and implements work process and best practices for overall planning and scheduling.
• Manages the preparation for, and execution of, restoration efforts in collaboration with other Electric Operations directors and managers.
• Manages performance by reviewing and evaluating work of employees. Builds consensus and communicates performance measures and expected performance levels. Assesses and improves team and employee performance through coaching.
• Oversees development of area staff. Develops a mindset of ownership and employee accountability for outcomes and consistent level of productivity and quality of work.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Requires extensive knowledge of transmission and distribution issues and activities within the electric utility industry

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, related discipline or equivalent experience.
• MS in Engineering or MBA preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience is required.
• Experience in managing or supervising groups engaged in transmission/distribution or related activities is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in developing a union workforce and process re-engineering is also preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Competencies:

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

$158,090.00-$175,650.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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