Program Manager, Strategic Project Development Transmission (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Program Manager, Strategic Project Development for Transmission in Massachusetts. You will lead a portfolio of ESMP projects from early development through handoff to project management, coordinating with planning, engineering, siting, and regulatory teams to ensure timely, compliant execution.

The role requires five years of related experience, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical (e.g., engineering, environmental, renewable energy) or related business discipline
• 5+ years of related experience in program or project management
• Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate clearly
• Experience with electric infrastructure development and related regulatory considerations

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of ESMP transmission and substation projects from early development to handoff
• Lead cross-functional teams across planning, engineering, real estate, legal, regulatory, and engagement
• Develop schedules and budgets for early-stage projects and ensure alignment with policies and programs
• Support development and documentation of company policies on transmission project development and execution
• Collaborate with stakeholders to track progress, metrics, and milestones across the ESMP program

Skills

Project management

Reporting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Electric infrastructure

Multidisciplinary thinking

Communication

Learning mindset

Electrification goals

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or related field

Masters or advanced qualifications desirable

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:

Eversource is hiring a Program Manager, Strategic Project Development, Transmission located out of the Westwood, MA office.

The Program Manager, Strategic Project Development, contributes to the advancement of Major and Strategic Projects within the Company's Massachusetts Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP) throughout Transmission by implementing cross-functional leadership throughout the Company and executing on the Capital Plan while adhering to core business synergies.

The role will include the implementation of comprehensive strategies for advancing early-stage development for a portfolio of strategic transmission and substation projects, including internal organization and analytics, and support for external stakeholder relationship building in collaboration with other teams to support the Company's role as the leading provider of Transmission.

The Program Manager role will be expected to work collaboratively and coordinate with all relevant departments within the Company including System Planning, Engineering, Siting, Real Estate, Engagement and Equity, Regulatory, Procurement, Legal, Scheduling, and later-stage Project Management.

This role reports to the Manager of Strategic Project Development and will also work closely with the Director of Strategic Project Development to ensure alignment and cooperative communication across Strategic Project execution.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for all aspects of a portfolio of strategic ESMP transmission and substation projects from early-stage development to hand off to Project Management Organization (prior to traditional project lifecycle).
• Oversee a cross-functional project team including, System Planning, Engineering, Siting, Real Estate, Legal, Project Management, Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Affairs, and other internal stakeholders to establish and organize ongoing development plan.
• Ensures that all strategic solutions are vetted in a manner consistent with the Company's safety and procurement policies and programs.
• Works with the appropriate departments to develop schedules and budget of ESMP strategic projects in early-stage development and is responsible for the implementation, prior to execution.
• Supports development and documentation of Company Policies related to development and execution of strategic transmission projects addressing items such as feasibility, planning, siting, permitting, construction, etc.
• Focus on both internal and external collaboration.
• Maintains familiarity with current and upcoming Policies and Programs that could facilitate Transmission Development.
• Works with the Manager/Director to develop metrics by which to evaluate the success of transmission projects and continues to track project-level and ESMP program progress; and collaborates with other Program Managers and Senior Program Managers within Strategic Project Development team when needed.
• Facilitate discussions with key stakeholders to assure alignment and key information exchange to advance Strategic Transmission Projects.
• Assists with representing Eversource Transmission on committees, groups, associations, or other efforts consistent with Strategic Projects.
• Assists with representing Eversource Transmission at public meetings, regulatory hearings, town hall meetings, and any special meetings that may occur.
• Ensures Manager and Director of Strategic Project Development are briefed regularly on the status of job responsibilities for the development of strategic projects and status of action items.

Technical Knowledge/Skills

• Project management experience required.
• Ability to develop and present reports within the organization.
• Strong computer and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple subject matters, such as permitting, engineering, real estate, interconnection, finance, community engagement.
• Understanding of onshore development of electric infrastructure projects, such as solar or wind.
• Ability to take in multidisciplinary pieces of early-stage project development and make decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences internally and externally.
• Demonstrated interest in ongoing learning and process improvement.
• Interest in progressing the State's electrification efforts in advancement of Massachusetts' clean energy and climate goals.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a technical (i.e., engineering, environmental, communication, renewable energy ), business discipline, related degree or equivalent experience will be considered

Masters, law, or other advanced qualifications desirable

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of related experience

Experience developing competitive infrastructure projects and knowledge o