Senior Technical Project Manager

AVANGRID Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead a crucial initiative in smart grid modernization. This role involves overseeing a significant budget, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative project that enhances customer service and operational efficiency. If you have a strong background in project management and financial oversight, along with a passion for innovative energy solutions, this role is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 7 years' experience in project management with financial oversight.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and SAP for budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead fiduciary responsibilities for the NY AMI Project.
• Manage cross-functional teams and project presentations.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Regulatory Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint, TEAMS, Visio)

SAP

Job description

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Senior Technical Project Manager

Apply locations United States Of America, New York, Rochester United States Of America, New York, Binghamton time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 5, 2025 (8 days left to apply) job requisition id R-17823

Senior Technical Project Manager
Reporting to: Program Director, Smart Grids
Location:Rochester or Binghamton, NY
Work Type: Office

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $113,000 to $142,000

Position Overview:

NY AMI is a five-year initiative with a budget of ~500M. "AMI" stands for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (smart meters) and is an essential foundation for NY grid modernization. AMI includes the replacement of existing electric meters and the upgrading of gas meters with smart devices, including systems designed to provide two-way customer communications. AMI provides real-time information to improve customer service, support power restoration efforts, improve power quality and enable customer conservation efforts. This position will lead the NY AMI Project Management Office (PMO) which will include fiduciary responsibilities, coordination of cross functional teams (internal and external), report generation, schedule development and maintenance, and resource planning. This position reports to the Program Director, Smart Grids in the Process and Technology Organization. The primary geographic location is negotiable however travel to NY will be required on a regular basis.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for various fiduciary responsibilities for the NY AMI Project including, investment planning, budgets, forecasts, variances, accounting, cost-benefit development and measurement adherence and cost recovery.
• Understanding of regulatory impacts on project in matters related to compliance with regulatory directives.
• Evaluates and summarizes documents for regulatory, policy, strategy, and business financial implications, including but not limited to Company documents, regulatory filings, interrogatories, orders, and reports.
• Designs, implements, and tracks Program KPI’s with other AMI Leads and implements corrective actions as appropriate.
• Leverage change management to accelerate process standardization and technology utilization in order to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Provides expertise, direction and immediacy of decision making. Holds project team members accountable for results. Coaches and guides team members. Resolves disputes.
• May have direct reports. Provides leadership on various aspects of the NY AMI Project. Management includes development of scope (schedule), project design execution and transition to day-to-day operations.
• Leads cross-functional project teams. Conducts regular program/project status meetings.
• Responsible for project presentations, reports and regulatory requests.
• Leads development of business processes, protocols, and tools.
• Manages NY AMI SharePoint/Teams site.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree required,
• 7 years' relevant experience, specifically with financials related to large-scale projects. 3 to 5 years of project/program management a plus.
• Experience leading teams.
• Knowledge of Information Technology design and architecture
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint, TEAMS, Visio)
• Experience and understanding of establishing project accounting according to guidelines to ensure cost recovery through accurate reporting
• Experience with SAP for financial budgeting, forecasting and tracking, including invoicing, payment and accrual processes.
• Knowledge and experience navigating the Procurement Process.
• Experience working with IT from development of IT Project Definition Documents (PDD)s to requirements identification.
• Experience developing roadmaps to align future initiatives.
• Experience in resourcing and management of internal and external vendors.
• Program Leadership /Project Office Experience
• Change Management (people, process, technology) experience
• Interpersonal skills
• Communications/influencing
• Negotiation/dispute resolution
• Analytical capabilities
• Regulatory awareness
• Working knowledge of several utility business areas (e.g., Electric Operations, Gas Operations, Customer Service)
• Coaching and mentoring capabilities
• Agility, versatility, and flexibility; productive in a multi-
• tasking and rapidly changing environment

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Master’s Degree preferred. Change Management, PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma Certification(s) a plus

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Company:

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP

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Job Posting End Date:

May-5-2025

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future. Headquartered in Orange, CT, Avangrid has a footprint in 24 states with $41 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, as well as Renewables which is the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 8,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company’s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital for four consecutive years and, in 2024