Senior Planner, Portfolio Planning, CMS

National Grid plc; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is hiring a Sr. Portfolio Planner in the Gas CMS Resource Coordination team based in Waltham. You will manage field work plans, align regulatory and budget constraints, and drive on-time delivery of Capex and OpEx work.

The ideal candidate brings a bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience, plus proficiency with Maximo, SAP, CRIS and Excel. You will lead project teams and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize resources and performance.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent work experience. The role requires a minimum of 6 years’ experience.
• Proficient in relevant software e.g. Maximo, SAP, CRIS, Excel.
• Knowledge of natural gas system operations.
• Experience of managing project teams and projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate external and internal resources to optimize short- and long-term workplan objectives in the operating yard in coordination with Field Operations.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, driving efficiency in scheduling to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Promote and implement procedural best practices to execute the annual Capex and Opex plans and ensure they are compliant with National Grid policies and regulatory mandates and/or laws.
• Provide technical guidance, support and coaching to others to share knowledge and develop technical understanding within discipline.
• Report and monitor monthly resource levels and workplan forecasting to Resource Planning.
• Play a key role in preparing and assisting the gas organization’s transition into new systems while ensuring delivery of all mandates.

Skills

Resource coordination

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

SAP

CRIS

Excel

Job description

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National Grid is hiring a Sr. Portfolio Planner for our Gas CMS Resource Coordination department in our Waltham location.

Job Purpose

Manage and coordinate multiple field location work plans and activities ensuring regulatory, budget, work performance, productivity, and customer expectations are realized.

Schedule, execute and model program work plans as prescribed by Resource Planning to support the overall delivery of the Capex and OpEx work plans.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage, balance, and coordinate external and internal resources to optimize short and long-term workplan objectives in the operating yard in coordination with Field Operations
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, driving efficiency in scheduling to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Promote and implement procedural best practices to execute the annual Capex and Opex plans and ensure they are compliant with National Grid policies and regulatory mandates and/or laws.
• Provide technical guidance, support and coaching to others to share knowledge and develop technical understanding within discipline.
• Report and monitor monthly resource levels and workplan forecasting to Resource Planning.
• Play a key role in preparing and assisting the gas organization’s transition into new systems while ensuring delivery of all mandates.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent work experience. The role requires a minimum of 6 years’ experience.
• Proficient in relevant software e.g. Maximo, SAP, CRIS, Excel.
• Knowledge of natural gas system operations.
• Experience of managing project teams and projects independently.

$103,000 - $121,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

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Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.