What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Program Manager, Regulatory Delivery and Strategy position at National Grid?
About Us
National Grid is hiring a Lead Program Manager for our NY Regulatory Operations department in Upstate or Downstate NY
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
The Lead Program Manager is a team member of New York Regulatory Operations under Regulation & Pricing within the New York Jurisdiction. The Lead Program Manager’s focus will be on project management of large rate cases and other regulatory matters and reporting.
The individual will also be involved in regulatory stakeholder engagement and change management activities. A successful candidate must have strong business acumen, excellent communications skills, be highly organized and have an understanding/training in lean tools. Utility experience is desirable. Candidate will enjoy working in a fast- paced organization with opportunities to engage with leaders across National Grid’s Electric, Gas, Customer, Finance, IT, Operations Support and Regulatory functions as well as with our New York regulators and regulatory stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities
Salary
Upstate NY - $119,000 - $139,000 per year
Downstate NY - $142,000 - $167,000 per year
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
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.
National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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.
National Grid is hiring a Lead Program Manager for our NY Regulatory Operations department in Upstate or Downstate NY
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
The Lead Program Manager is a team member of New York Regulatory Operations under Regulation & Pricing within the New York Jurisdiction. The Lead Program Manager’s focus will be on project management of large rate cases and other regulatory matters and reporting.
The individual will also be involved in regulatory stakeholder engagement and change management activities. A successful candidate must have strong business acumen, excellent communications skills, be highly organized and have an understanding/training in lean tools. Utility experience is desirable. Candidate will enjoy working in a fast- paced organization with opportunities to engage with leaders across National Grid’s Electric, Gas, Customer, Finance, IT, Operations Support and Regulatory functions as well as with our New York regulators and regulatory stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage projects within Regulation, touching on all functions of business, to ensure project plans are developed, milestones identified, deliverables met, deadlines met, issues with completing a project timeline are identified early for remediation, and communication to the appropriate project leads is timely.
- Delivery of major regulatory/rate filings and discovery on time, meeting quality standards, as assigned.
- Ensure effective and efficient operations of the processes and systems used internally.
- Conduct regulatory stakeholder engagement activities as assigned.
- Challenge existing processes and continuously seek ways to do things better in order to drive greater efficiencies for the business.
- Support and participate in Continuous Improvement deployment efforts.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, MBA (achieved or in progress) is a plus.
- Effective interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to network internally and externally and to develop successful, long-lasting business partnerships.
- Strong leadership skills.
- 2 – 4 years of Project Management experience is required.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement experience and ability to develop effective messaging for targeted regulatory audiences.
- Experience in regulated or energy markets arena; utility experience preferred.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, Visio, lean and project management tools, e.g. Microsoft Project Management preferred.
Salary
Upstate NY - $119,000 - $139,000 per year
Downstate NY - $142,000 - $167,000 per year
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
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.
National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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.
Salary : $119,000 - $139,000