Strategic Projects Leader – Energy & Utilities Programs

Boston Energy Trading and Marketing LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Energy Trading and Marketing LLC seeks a Senior Program Manager - Strategic Projects to lead high-impact initiatives across the energy sector. You will drive cross-functional programs from inception through delivery, reporting to the CIO and coordinating with business and IT stakeholders.

The role requires PMP, Six Sigma or SAFe credentials, strong communication, and expertise in Agile and Waterfall.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related field with master’s preferred.
• Six Sigma, SAFe and PMP certifications strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale, cross-functional programs.
• Background in utilities, energy markets, power generation, or renewables.
• Experience implementing ETRM systems (OpenLink, Allegro, Endur).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple strategic projects aligned with organizational goals.
• Define scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Apply Agile and Waterfall methodologies as required by project.
• Ensure compliance with project governance standards and best practices.
• Prepare weekly executive updates on progress, budgets, risks, and issues.
• Manage budgets, resources, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Drive Six Sigma process improvements across programs.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Agile & Waterfall

Energy sector experience

Process improvement

Bid-to-Bill familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/IT or related field

Master's degree preferred

Six Sigma

SAFe certification

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

OpenLink ETRM

Allegro ETRM

Endur

Job description

Boston Energy Trading and Marketing LLC seeks a Senior Program Manager - Strategic Projects to lead high-impact initiatives across the energy sector. You will drive cross-functional programs from inception through delivery, reporting to the CIO and coordinating with business and IT stakeholders.

The role requires PMP, Six Sigma or SAFe credentials, strong communication, and expertise in Agile and Waterfall.