Senior Program Manager, Regulatory Delivery ESMP

National Grid plc; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous pension plan

Private medical insurance

Job summary

National Grid in Waltham, MA seeks a Senior Program Manager, Regulatory Delivery ESMP to support the Electric Sector Modernization Plan and related regulatory obligations. You will lead regulatory filings, develop ESMP understanding, and manage portfolio delivery with cross-functional teams.

The role is hybrid, requiring two or more days in the Waltham office. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 3+ years in utility regulation or related field are required, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of utility regulation or related field.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical skills to evaluate data and produce complex reports.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and prioritization.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to build trust.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, compilation and editing of regulatory filings for ongoing regulatory processes (initial filings, discovery, testimony, annual/semi-annual reports).
• Develop expert understanding of ESMP and related regulatory filings.
• Execute project controls and portfolio reporting for ESMP projects, including schedule, scope and budget, with timely escalation of risks and issues.
• Provide direction for regulatory deliverables to support grid planning for electrification and DER integrations.
• Engage with stakeholders across Electric, IT, Customer, Legal, and Regulatory teams on portfolio delivery and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Utility regulation

Program management

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Job description

Senior Program Manager, Regulatory Delivery ESMP

About us

National Grid is hiring a Senior Program Manager for our Regulatory Strategy & Affairs department in Waltham, MA. This is a hybrid roles that requires two or more days per week in our Waltham, Massachusetts office

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

Working within the New England Electric Engineering & Network Strategyorganization, the Senior Program Manager, Electric Regulatory Delivery supports the delivery of the Company’s Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP) and related regulatory obligations. The position also supports the development of additional regulatory frameworks that support electrification and the integration of distributed energy resources.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the development, compilation and editing of regulatory filings required to support ongoing regulatory processes including initial filings, discovery, testimony, and annual / semi-annual reports.
• Develop expert understanding of the Company’s ESMP and related regulatory filings.
• Execute project controls and comprehensive portfolio reporting for ESMP projects, including performance against schedule, scope, and budget, with timely escalation of risks and issues.
• Provide direction and assist with development of regulatory deliverables to support grid planning for electrification and DER integrations such as EVICC and the LTSPP.
• Engage with stakeholders across Electric, IT, Customer, Legal, and Regulatory teams on portfolio delivery and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of utility regulation, program management, or related field required.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree from an accredited institution: business, management, communications, STEM, or related field of study required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with leaders at all levels.
• Proven excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and statistics to produce complex reports and make recommendations based on independent analysis on assignments of significant scope.
• Demonstrated excellent time management, organizational skills, and prioritization across large-scale programs involving multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence others and build trust, cooperation, and support.

More Information

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$105,000 - $123,000 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.

Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

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.