Project Mgr - Transmission & ISO Policy

Avangrid; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Avangrid seeks a Project Manager for Transmission & ISO Policy to drive policy development and regulatory strategies across ISO-NE and NYISO, supporting the Company’s transmission growth. You will lead cross-functional initiatives with planning, legal, finance, and operations to align positions and influence outcomes.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, a track record in regulatory affairs, and the ability to present complex issues to senior leadership in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a relevant field with 8+ years of experience in transmission policy, regulatory affairs, or energy markets.
• Experience with regulatory processes (FERC, ISO/RTO) and tariff design is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement policy strategies for transmission investments.
• Represent Avangrid in ISO-NE and NYISO stakeholder processes and regulatory proceedings.
• Prepare regulatory filings, testimony, and executive briefings for leadership.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Policy analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Transmission & ISO Policy

Reports to: in office to Orange, CT, Augusta, ME, Rochester, NY, Binghamton, NY, Albany, NY or Boston, MA

Reports to: Senior Manager -Transmission & Energy Policy

Base salary range: $116,640-$145,800

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance-based bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career advancement pathways

Job Summary

Transmission is a key part of Avangrid's growth strategy. The Project Manager, Transmission & ISO Policy, plays a critical leadership role in developing and implementing policy and regulatory strategies supporting the overall performance and growth of the Company's transmission business. This role also serves as a leader and subject matter expert in transmission policy, federal and state regulation, and market design across ISO-NE and NYISO. The position plays a key role in advancing Company positions in regulatory proceedings and regional stakeholder processes, while collaborating with internal business units, legal, and external stakeholders. The position is focused on policy initiatives that support growth of the regulated transmission business. The Project Manager - Transmission & ISO Policy role leads cross-functional teams to address complex analytical and policy initiatives and provides strategic insights to senior leadership to support transmission investment and regulatory objectives. The Project Manager - Transmission & ISO Policy role reports into the Sr. Manager, Transmission & ISO Policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Company's participation in federal and state regulatory proceedings related to transmission and energy markets, including development of testimony, exhibits, and responses to data requests
• Develop and implement policy and regulatory strategies to support transmission investment and energy market objectives
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across internal teams (e.g., planning, legal, finance, operations) to develop aligned Company positions
• Represent the Company externally in ISO-NE and NYISO stakeholder processes and industry working groups
• Deliver high-impact presentations to company leadership on complex subject matter related to policy and regulation
• Monitor and influence policy developments related to FERC orders, transmission tariffs, and energy market design
• Perform analytical, financial, and policy evaluations of regulatory proposals and market rule changes
• Synthesize complex regulatory and policy information into clear recommendations for leadership decision-making
• Prepare high-quality written materials, including regulatory filings, reports, presentations, and executive briefings
• Support Company representation in meetings, hearings, and technical sessions with regulators and stakeholders
• Participate in industry organizations (e.g., WIRES, EEI) to track emerging trends and advocate for Company interests
• Develop internal communications to ensure leadership awareness of key policy developments
• Support compliance and policy-related initiatives across Avangrid Networks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a relevant related field of study and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Relevant experience includes transmission policy, regulatory affairs, energy markets, or related fields
• Prior experience with regulatory processes, including FERC proceedings, transmission tariffs, or ISO/RTO market structures
• Strong understanding of utility ratemaking principles and transmission cost recovery frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functional teams and stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated ability to develop quality executive communication and presentation materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence outcomes without direct supervisory authority
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinking and ability to translate complex issues into actionable insights
• Effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic regulatory environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FERC transmission ratemaking or formula rates
• Experience ISO/RTO market structures (ISO-NE, NYISO)
• Familiarity with Open Access Transmission Tariffs and regional market rules
• Knowledge of accounting, finance, or economic principles relevant to utilities
• Experience participating in regional stakeholder processes

Company

AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY

Mobility Information

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Role for Avangrid Employees with System Emergency Role

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.

NERC Reliability Standards Compliance Role

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee's management.

Job Posting End Date

October-30-2026