Senior Portfolio Planner: Gas Operations & Scheduling

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

Job summary

National Grid in Waltham seeks a Sr. Portfolio Planner to coordinate field work plans, balance resources, and ensure regulatory and budget compliance.

You will schedule and model work plans to support Capex and OpEx targets, guiding teams and stakeholders to deliver projects on time. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 6 years’ experience, proficiency in Maximo, SAP, CRIS, and Excel, and a solid understanding of natural gas operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; minimum 6 years' experience.
• Proficient with Maximo, SAP, CRIS and Excel.
• Knowledge of natural gas system operations.
• Experience leading project teams and projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage, balance, and coordinate resources to optimize short and long-term workplan objectives.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to drive scheduling efficiency.
• Promote best practices to ensure Capex and OpEx plans comply with policies and laws.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to team members.
• Report and monitor monthly resource levels and forecasts.
• Assist the gas organization’s transition into new systems while ensuring mandates are delivered.

Skills

Knowledge of natural gas operations

Project team leadership

Independently manage projects

Scheduling and coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Maximo

SAP

CRIS

Excel

Job description

National Grid in Waltham seeks a Sr. Portfolio Planner to coordinate field work plans, balance resources, and ensure regulatory and budget compliance.

You will schedule and model work plans to support Capex and OpEx targets, guiding teams and stakeholders to deliver projects on time. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 6 years’ experience, proficiency in Maximo, SAP, CRIS, and Excel, and a solid understanding of natural gas operations.