Projects Unit Manager – Grid & Regulatory Programs

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP; Town of Kirkwood (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Performance bonuses

401(k) match 12%

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP is seeking a Manager - Projects Unit to lead the project management team across multiple sites in Maine, New York, and Connecticut. The role ensures projects meet budgets, schedules, scope, and quality while aligning with engineering standards and investment plans.

The candidate will drive capital delivery, CWIP management, and regulatory coordination, coaching staff to optimize performance and governance across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field in energy with 7 years PM experience.
• Ability to mobilize team members to deliver projects on time and under budget.
• Expert in risk management and mitigation plans.
• Experience utilizing SAP financial system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance of team to ensure goals, schedules, budgets, and benefits are met.
• Identify interdependencies of the team portfolio and resolve interactions among projects.
• Proactive approach to controlling project scope and risks.
• Ensure quality of work packages produced by the team.
• Produce briefings and status reports for executives or regulatory agencies.
• Represent the company in regulatory or public proceedings as needed.
• Train and coach team members and hold them accountable for results.
• Lead cross-functional teams, possibly virtual, with internal and external personnel.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

MS Excel

Microsoft Project

Team leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Regulatory familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Job description

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP is seeking a Manager - Projects Unit to lead the project management team across multiple sites in Maine, New York, and Connecticut. The role ensures projects meet budgets, schedules, scope, and quality while aligning with engineering standards and investment plans.

The candidate will drive capital delivery, CWIP management, and regulatory coordination, coaching staff to optimize performance and governance across the portfolio.