Senior Analyst, Project Control (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Hartford, CT is seeking a data-driven professional to lead Power BI analytics for its Engineering Organization. You will produce complex reports, monitor project costs and schedules, and drive transparency across project management and capital programs.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a background in engineering, accounting, or finance. Hybrid work arrangements and travel between MA/CT/NH may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of related experience preferred in large, complex projects.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project and program data to provide strategic direction to Power BI Analysts.
• Monitor and analyze project costs, trends, and schedules for the capital program.
• Develop and maintain project KPIs and cost performance reports.
• Create or review reports for project initiation, planning, execution, control and close-out.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial modeling

Cost management

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

Power BI

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. Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

1. Role and Scope of Position: Position is responsible for analyzing project and program data, provide strategic direction to Power BI Analysts and report on the performance of the Engineering Organization. Responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient monitoring and analysis of project costs, trends, and schedules for the capital program. The role is responsible for producing a variety of complex reports and analyses in support of Eversource’s project initiating, planning, executing, controlling, compliance and close-out initiatives. This position will work closely with all functional departments, the Cost & Performance analysts plays a key role monitoring Project Teams regarding their adherence to Eversource’s policies, procedures, and standards. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and reporting out key Engineering Management metrics including schedule performance, contract performance, project productivity, change order management, and other key metrics that will continue to drive efficiency and transparency for Engineering and Project Management execution.

Essential Functions

• Works with Engineering Management, Project Management, Investment Planning, Operations, Contract Administration, Procurement, Materials personnel to ensure overall consistency of project budgets and schedules are in alignment with corporate goals and strategies.
• Works with Investment Planning to ensure cost management is being performed at the project and program levels that include cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting CAPEX & PIS, and variance analysis.
• Tracks Project Management compliance performance with procedures regarding Key Project Decision Documents, record management, and quality control protocols.
• Applies project analytics to project data to describe, predict, and improve business performance. Create project reports to recommend action or to guide decision making rooted in capital program management performance improvement.
• Ensures the accuracy of all cost information including confirmation that costs have been properly coded and allocated to project budgets.
• Creates required accounting and project cost variances reports.
• Monitors and reports on project costs and commitment to budget and forecast.
• Reviews, evaluates, and reports on trends and their impact on project costs or project in-service dates.
• Assesses progress measurement and develops and updates progress charts for progress reporting.
• Creates and maintains project level KPIs and project statistics reports.
• Establishes new reporting formats and templates in compliance with company and external stakeholder requirements.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• The individual must be self-reliant with a strong sense of self-motivation, possess good communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to lead and direct activities of others.
• This individual understands and applies financial, accounting, business, risk and project management theories and methodologies.
• Knowledge of financial modeling, accounting, risk management, project management information systems, engineering economics, capital investment analysis techniques, plant accounting, tax and capital budgeting.
• Ability to monitor and analyze cost and scheduling information, provide forecasts, make recommendations, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to lead the development of Power BI data analytics and reporting tools
• Demonstrated high competence in past assignments.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent degree required, MBA or equivalent education highly desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of related experience preferred with experience exposure to Project Manager, accountant, financial business analysts in a business involved with managing large complex multi-year projects.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI required.

Licenses & Certifications:

• None

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Limited travel will be required to project sites and stakeholder locations.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Normal office environment.

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is: $113,900.00-$126,550.00

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

1

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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