Program Manager - Performance & Budgets

Iberdrola SA; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Illuminating Company in Orange, CT is seeking a Program Manager - Performance & Budgets to lead workforce planning and manage budgets and headcount across Networks Operations. You will consolidate demand, analyze financial impacts, and partner with HR, IT, and business leaders to align staffing with regulatory and enterprise goals.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in workforce management or finance, strong SAP and MS Office skills, and the ability to negotiate and influence senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human resources Information Technology, or related field.
• Master/MBA degree preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in workforce management, finance, or a related area.
• Working knowledge of utility industry regulation.
• Proficiency with SAP fundamentals and processes preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Power Point, Word, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Control, direct, and oversee Networks Operations headcount and external resources activity, including budget/REV/monthly reporting.
• Monitor variance root cause, plan corrective actions, and escalate as needed.
• Develop and manage metrics to track performance and support senior management decisions.
• Collaborate with HR and stakeholders to develop workforce plans and identify talent gaps.
• Oversee contractor recruitment, gating, and data governance to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or IT

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Power BI

Job description

## Program Manager - Performance & BudgetsSolicitarlocations: Estados Unidos, Connecticut, Orangeposted on: Publicado hoytime left to apply: Fecha final: 24 de agosto de 2026 (Quedan 18 días para realizar la solicitud)job requisition id: R-32106**Program Manager - Performance & Budgets** Location: Orange, CTReports to: Manager - Workforce Planning & Resource ManagementWork Type: OfficeThe salary range for this position is based on experience level ranging from **$116,000 to $145,000 plus up to 16% bonus****What We Offer:** Competitive benefits and growth opportunities Generous performance‐based bonuses 12% 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceTuition reimbursement Professional development and clear career advancement pathways*For more information please visit:**Benefits - Avangrid***Job Summary:**Workforce Planning Program Manager works cross functionally to solicit, consolidate, analyze, and develop Networks Operations internal and external resource forecast. Manage and produce reporting to ensure Networks Operations achieves headcount and personnel including overtime and capitalized labor financial targets. Monitor and track cross functional arrangements required to address emerging needs and close talent gaps. Candidate must also possess strong negotiation skills and ability to collaborate. **Job Duties:*** Control, direct, and oversee Networks Operations headcount and external resources activity. Including preparation and management of budget/REV/monthly reporting. Monitor variance root cause identifies plan for course correction and escalates information as needed.* Control promotions and organizational changes vs budget/REV and analyze financial impact to ensure alignment with financial targets.* Develop, manage, and enhance metrics to track Networks Operations performance. Identify trends, produce ad-hoc analysis as needed, and proactively engage with functional senior management to support greater enterprise value creation.* Works collaboratively with HR Business Partners in developing workforce plans.* Evaluate, recommend, and approve incremental internal labor required of current functions or internalization of activities that become core.* Establish the necessary process of position approval, changes, roles & responsibilities within workforce management.* Reconciliation and integration effort of existing and new partial resource plans in order to build comprehensive business cases aligned with regulatory, operational, and quality requirements as well as financial LTO needs.* Build Long Term Plan for Workforce, aligned with Rate Case, Union Agreement, company growth, productivity, and efficiency.* Guarantee that every initiative/budget/review will be communicated properly to leaders and impacted employees.* Control, direct, and oversee Networks Overtime and Capitalized Labor. Including preparation and management of budget/REV/monthly reporting. Monitor variance root cause identifies plan for course correction and escalates information as needed.* Develop and apply Avangrid processes and procedures related to steps required for the contractor’s hiring process and contractors’ compliance.* Control contractors’ promotions and organizational changes vs baseline and analyze financial impact to ensure alignment with financial targets.* Establish the necessary process of contractors’ approval, changes, roles & responsibilities within workforce management.* Work with Contract Management for current and future needs in the Embedded Contractors Frameworks that we support.* Supervise and continuously improve contractor recruitment operations, gatekeeper approval workflows, contractor systems and data governance, and cross functional stakeholder engagement to ensure efficiency, compliance, and business alignment.* Resolve any agency, SME or business issues providing support as needed.* Engage with different stakeholders: Agencies, Hiring Managers, SMEs, IT, HR, Advanced Planning, etc.* Identify processes efficiencies and automations.* Assist in organizing and maintaining databases or utilizing existing systems.* Assure that information regarding status of contractors and positions is documented, including history.**Requirements:*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human resources Information Technology, or related field.* Master/MBA degree preferred.* At least 8 years of experience in workforce management, finance, or a related area.* Working knowledge of utility industry regulation.* Proficiency with SAP fundamentals and processes preferred.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Power Point, Word, Power BI).**Skills/Abilities:*** Analytical and problem-solving skills.* Ability to convey complex issues and/or solutions to staff and business unit management and employees.* Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.* Strong ability to prioritize work and maintain good judgement in a rapidly changing environment.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to communicate and collaborate effectively and regularly with colleagues at all levels within the organization.* Ability to articulate with senior leaders (vice-presidents, directors, etc.).#LI-OFFICE#LI-JO1**Company:**THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY**Información Movilidad** Tenga en cuenta que cualquier solicitante que no sea ciudadano del país de la vacante estará sujeto al cumplimiento de los requisitos de inmigración aplicables para trabajar legalmente en ese país. 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