Program Manager - Process Improvement

Avangrid; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 103,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Process Improvement Manager in Orange, CT. The role focuses on optimizing and standardizing processes across energy operations to enhance productivity, safety, and compliance. Applicants should have proven experience in project management and a strong understanding of the utilities sector. A bachelor’s degree is required, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of program/project/process management experience.
• Strong knowledge in energy utilities inspection and maintenance.
• Preferably hold certifications in Project Management or Change Management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and standardize processes across energy operations.
• Train staff on new standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate industry best practices for compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree with 5 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Minitab

Job description

Position Information

Locations: Orange, CT; Binghamton, NY or Rochester, NY

Position Information

Locations: Orange, CT; Binghamton, NY or Rochester, NY

Salary Range: $103,900 - $142900; depending upon experience and location

Schedule: On Site - Office

Scope of Work

Responsible for creating, standardizing, improving, and developing Network Processes to optimize them for productivity, cost, safety, and quality purposes in all Avangrid companies.

Major Roles And Responsibilities

• Process Analysis: Evaluate and analyze the existing processes within each company, identifying points of convergence and divergence.
• Standardization of Procedures: Develop standardized procedures for various activities related to the operation, distribution, maintenance, and supply of energy and gas.
• Identification of Best Practices: Research and identify industry best practices in terms of efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Company Coordination: Coordinate with different departments within each company to ensure effective implementation of standardized processes.
• Training and Development: Develop and deliver training programs to ensure that employees are familiar with and capable of following the new standardized procedures.
• Change Management: Manage the transition process and cultural change necessary for the successful implementation of the new standardized processes.
• Production of Processes Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation, including process flows, process instructions, and technical guidelines to ensure consistency and clarity in the implementation of procedures.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance systems to continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of standardized processes.
• Efficiency Optimization: Identify opportunities for improvement in standardized processes to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs. Includes and is not limited to defining requirements for improvement and implementation of new systems.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that standardized processes comply with all relevant industry regulations and standards for energy and gas.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential safety and compliance issues associated with process standardization.
• Return on Investment (ROI): calculate and analyze ROI to assess the profitability and efficiency of various projects and investments.
  
  

Job Requirements

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required or an associate degree with 5 years of relevant experience required.
• A minimum of 2 year of program/project/process management experience.
• Strong knowledge of the inspection and maintenance process in energy utilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• General knowledge and experience of Gas/Electric Operation/Utilities sector.
  
  

Preferences

• Black Belt 6 sigma Certificate / General Knowledge of 6 sigma Methodology
• Change Management Practitioner Certificate / General Knowledge of Change Management Methodology
• Project Management Certificate / General Knowledge of Project Management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Visio, Minitab, Design of Experiments, Statistics and probability.
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills and an ability to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage people
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
  
  

Core Competencies

• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to Grow
• Collaborate & Share
• Be a role model
• Focus to achieve results
• Be Agile
  
  

Global Relationships

• Flexibility & Globalization - Competent
• Customer Focus - Competent
• Communicating & Influencing - Advanced
• Teamwork - Competent
  
  

Managing People

• Team Management – Advanced
• Developing Others – Competent
  
  

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Company

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [e-mail].

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Job Posting End Date

July-7-2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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