Strategic Transmission Development Manager

EVERSOURCE; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a Program Manager, Transmission Business Development in Hartford, CT to lead development initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, planning, finance, legal, regulatory and external affairs. You will pursue non-traditional opportunities, including RFPs and federal funding programs, to grow the transmission business.

You will negotiate commercial agreements, collaborate with utilities and government bodies, and provide strategic recommendations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of business and technical development or equivalent experience in the transmission or electric power industry, with a top tier consulting firm, or in a role involving competitive proposal development and/or pursuit of federal or other public funding programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct inter-disciplinary, cross-functional teams—including team members outside of direct reporting lines—to deliver strong results under deadline-driven conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, evaluating and pursuing non-traditional development opportunities, including but not limited to competitive RFP bidding and federal funding and grant applications.
• Lead cross-functional teams across departments throughout Eversource—including engineering, transmission planning, finance, legal, regulatory and external affairs—to develop and implement strategic initiatives; coordinates activities with external parties, including other utilities, government agencies, regulators and policy makers to implement plans.
• Assist in developing investment and strategic recommendations to Senior Management.
• Maintain a team-based, shared learning, high communications environment to facilitate cross-process and cross- company buy-in on business development initiatives.

Skills

Transmission industry knowledge

Competitive procurement processes

Federal funding programs

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Engineering or related discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Eversource is seeking a Program Manager, Transmission Business Development in Hartford, CT to lead development initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, planning, finance, legal, regulatory and external affairs. You will pursue non-traditional opportunities, including RFPs and federal funding programs, to grow the transmission business.

You will negotiate commercial agreements, collaborate with utilities and government bodies, and provide strategic recommendations to