Senior Program Manager - Distribution Engineering (Hybrid)

Eversource; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide expert direction and planning for complex programs in Engineering. You will lead cross-functional teams on regulatory and legislative issues while ensuring projects meet schedules and budgets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Business or Engineering, 10+ years of related experience, and strong communication and financial acumen. Occasional travel and a hybrid work model are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Business or Engineering is required.
• MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of directly related experience.
• Licenses & certifications: none specified.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategic and tactical plans to ensure the company is ready and compliant with state and federal energy regulations.
• Oversees the department’s most complex projects through lifecycle from application to closeout.
• Influences changes in philosophy, design approach or business practices for programs.
• Analyzes, tracks and reports on department goals, SLAs and other metrics as needed.
• Analyzes data and develops reports and innovative solutions regarding projects.
• Tracks and analyzes engineering estimates and project costs to improve forecasting.
• Provides direction to employees working on the programs; serves as program technical leader.
• Provides regulatory and legislative support, including answering interrogatories and witness testimony as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Financial principles

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science/Business/Engineering

MBA or Master’s in Engineering preferred

Job description

Eversource Energy is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide expert direction and planning for complex programs in Engineering. You will lead cross-functional teams on regulatory and legislative issues while ensuring projects meet schedules and budgets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Business or Engineering, 10+ years of related experience, and strong communication and financial acumen. Occasional travel and a hybrid work model are expected.