Program Manager, Distribution Communications Engineering (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource; Nashua (NH); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a technically skilled Project Manager to lead Distribution Communications Engineering initiatives, delivering scope, schedule, and budget alignment across Engineering, Operations, and IT teams.

The role emphasizes coordinating with multiple internal stakeholders and maintaining rigorous project reporting to enable successful execution in a complex OT environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related discipline.
• Minimum of eight years in the industry, with at least two years leading teams and OT project delivery.
• Experience in managing projects in the electric distribution industry.
• PMI certification preferred and strong project management discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering, Operations, and IT project teams to deliver projects within Distribution Communications Engineering.
• Manage resources across disciplines to achieve timely results.
• Develop and implement project strategies spanning the full lifecycle.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and steering committees on communications and decisions.
• Monitor risks, issues, interdependencies, and budget alignment.
• Prepare and deliver clear status reports to management.
• Oversee project budget, cost projections, and procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with proper methodologies and documentation standards.

Skills

PMI certification

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics

Project management certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

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. Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change. Individual will be regarded as a technical project manager and principally responsible for delivery (scope, schedule, and budget) of assigned projects within Distribution Communications Engineering. The role will involve defining the specific project tasks, development, tracking and driving of project schedules, regular project status reporting, and ensuring successful execution of the project that aligns with the organization’s business priorities. This role also includes coordinating with numerous internal stakeholders involved in project design, planning, execution, and commissioning of wireless communications systems.

Role and Scope of Position:

Individual will be regarded as a technical project manager and principally responsible for delivery (scope, schedule, and budget) of assigned projects within Distribution Communications Engineering. The role will involve defining the specific project tasks, development, tracking and driving of project schedules, regular project status reporting, and ensuring successful execution of the project that aligns with the organization’s business priorities. This role also includes coordinating with numerous internal stakeholders involved in project design, planning, execution, and commissioning of wireless communications systems. The Project Manager is responsible for leading both Engineering, Operations, and IT team members. This individual will be responsible for planning and execution of both Operations and IT tasks throughout the project lifecycle and for ensuring the project adheres to proper methodology, producing high-quality deliverables and reporting to the Manager of Distribution Communications for project quality and status reporting.

Individual will be self-driven and highly motivated, with the proven ability to lead a team through the development and execution of the capital program within Distribution Communications. Individual will collaborate with other managers and employees across the organization to ensure effectiveness, consistency, and teamwork. Individual is expected to perform as a professional project manager, with the expectation for timely identification of risk, issues, and decisions to be made, and will have the ability to prioritize between competing project and stakeholders needs to achieve a measurable success. Individual will work closely with employees and management from System Operations, Engineering, I.T. (Real Time Systems, Security, PMO), Operations, Finance, Communication, Community Relations, Regulatory, Legal, Real Estate, and Procurement.

Essential Functions:

• Lead Engineering, Operations, and IT technical project team to successful execution of assigned projects within Distribution Communications Engineering.
• Manage resources of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner.
• Develop efficient project strategies and tactics to successfully allocate resources throughout the project lifecycle.
• Meet with stakeholders and steering committee as needed to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services.
• Monitors risks, issues and interdependencies that may impact scope, milestone schedule, cost, or solution alignment (e.g., different processes or architectures)
• Oversee development of project approval documentation with need statement, scope, description of technical solution, alternatives considered, risks and mitigations, budget, and timeline.
• Continuously manage and analyze project’s progress against budget, schedule and scope and develop and implement strategies to maintain course including management of change control process.
• Prepare and deliver both written and oral communications that are clear, concise and comprehensive reports on project status to management.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of all project submittals.
• Drive the initiation, review and approval of all project-related labor and material purchase orders.
• Initiate and tightly monitor project change request documentation for project changes.
• Maintain project budget and provide regular financial projections.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• Fully knowledgeable and proficient in all aspects of the project management Body of Knowledge and PMI certification in preferred.
• Experienced in successfully managing large complex Operational Technology projects with multiple tracks and be able to cite practical examples of this including example deliverables.
• Experienced with Microsoft Project software as preferred software tool for project management.
• High energy, detail-oriented individual who will demonstrate: high caliber communication, leadership and people skills; strong organizational skills; and the ability to successfully initiate, track, report and close projects.
• Able to collaborate and coordinate activities with diverse groups, including stakeholders, sponsors, leads, vendors, other project managers, and technical staff; possess a strong process orientation including producing high quality documentation artifacts.
• Basic understanding of electrical distribution system operations, including but not limited to SCADA systems, electrical connectivity, distributed energy resources, communication infrastructure (i.e.: point-to-point, radio/cellular, fiber, SCADA, etc), technical communications protocols and device interoperability.
• Understanding of existing and cutting-edge electric distribution technology and operations; must have experience in managing projects in the electric distribution industry.
• Proven leadership, teambuilding, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Highly developed communication skills, (i.e.: the ability to listen, write clearly and concisely, make presentations before senior management & external stakeholders, ability to discuss ideas and be persuasive, and able to work effectively with all levels within Eversource, government agencies and outside organizations).
• Ability to grasp concepts, analyze project information, determine facts, be sensitive to underlying issues, and make well thought out recommendations and decisions.

Education:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related discipline. Project management certification is preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of eight (8) years related industry experience, with at least (2) years of experience managing teams and projects related to the delivery of an Operational Technology system. Knowledge of and experience with electric distribution system operations required.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Infrequent travel to office and site locations in MA, CT and NH may be required as project needs arise.

#Engajd 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. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $122,360.00-$135,960.00

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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor Who we are:

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.