Senior Program Manager, Customer Energy Integration (ESMP)

TalentAlly; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead a portfolio of Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA) projects across Massachusetts. You will coordinate across Marketing, Procurement, Legal, and Operations to deliver cost-effective grid solutions.

The role requires a strong PM background, DER expertise, and experience drafting RFPs. Travel within MA and surrounding areas will be required as projects advance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, Economics, or equivalent experience in utilities/energy sector (Master's preferred).
• 3-5 years of project or program management experience; 6 years minimum without degree.
• Strong understanding of distributed energy resources (DERs) including energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage, NWAs, and distributed generation.
• Experience drafting RFPs and conducting benefit/cost analyses.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and management of a portfolio of NWA solutions using utility assets, customer programs, and grid services.
• Provide end-to-end project management for multiple NWA initiatives.
• Act as primary liaison between internal teams and third-party contractors/subcontractors.
• Prepare and present reports to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Travel within Massachusetts is occasionally required.

Skills

DERs knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

RFP drafting

Benefit/cost analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Sciences/Economics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About us

National Grid is hiring a Senior Program Manager for our NE Electric Engineering and Network Strategy - Commercial Operations department. This position can be based in Upstate & Downstate NY and Waltham, MA. Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

As Massachusetts accelerates toward its climate and clean energy goals, National Grid is implementing its Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP) to enable an electric network that supports the Commonwealth's climate, clean energy, and equity objectives and delivers the fair, affordable, and clean energy transition for all our customers and communities. A key component of this transformation is the deployment of Non-Wires Alternatives (NWAs), clean energy solutions that leverage customer-sited resources and virtual power plants (VPPs) to alleviate grid constraints and potentially defer traditional infrastructure investments.The Senior Program Manager will lead the implementation of a portfolio of NWA projects across National Grid's Massachusetts service territory. This role requires a strategic thinker and skilled individual who can coordinate across internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and scalable grid flexibility solutions.

Key Accountabilities

Lead the implementation and management of a portfolio of NWA solutions that utilize utility assets, customer programs, and grid services to address localized grid constraints.Drive innovation in NWA deployment, including new community engagement models, streamlined internal processes, and improved tracking and reporting mechanisms.Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (e.g., Marketing, Corporate Affairs, Procurement, Legal, Customer Programs, Distribution Planning, Digital, Control Center Operations) and third-party contractors/subcontractors.Provide end-to-end project management for multiple NWA initiatives, including:Opportunity screening and benefit/cost analysisRFP development and vendor selectionBudget and schedule oversightContractor management and issue resolutionData, settlement and billing operational supportCapture and apply lessons learned across projects to enhance future performance.Stay current on NWA/VPP innovations and best practices.Support regulatory strategy for NWAs through filing preparation and coordination.Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to internal leadership and external stakeholders.Occasional travel within Massachusetts is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, Economics, or equivalent experience in the utility/energy sector (Master's preferred). 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be accepted.3-5 years of experience in project or program management, with a track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives required (6 years minimum without degree.Strong understanding of distributed energy resources (DERs), including energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage, NWAs, and distributed generation.Experience collaborating with or working for a Flexibility Service Provider (FSP; such as a demand response provider, DER aggregator, or solar/storage developer) is a strong plus.Experience drafting RFPs and conducting benefit/cost analyses.Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.High level of initiative and ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments.Passion for decarbonization and the clean energy transition.Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP).Professional Engineer (PE), Engineer in Training (EIT), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and/or similar credentials.

More Information

Salary: Upstate NY: $96,000.00 - 112,000.00 USD AnnuallyDownstate NY: $115,000.00 - 135,000.00 USD AnnuallyMA: $108,000.00 - 126,000.00 USD AnnuallyNational 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.National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.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.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.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.