Business Project Manager, AMI (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.).  Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change

The Business Project Manager, AMI delivers strategic project support to the Eversource and its operating companies with respect to projects of varying size and scope to support strategic business opportunities and initiatives related to the AMI(Advanced Metering Infrastructure) Program.

Essential Functions: 

• Leading the Project Management process of Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and closing projects

• Leading Business Project Teams and partnering with IT Project Managers on capital projects

• Ability to act as in a coordination role to manage the work and asks of the team

• Delivering business value and key outcomes

• Communicate regularly and directly with Executives and/or Leadership as appropriate

• Prepare and deliver presentations summarizing project accomplishments, risks and mitigation action, budget and timeline status and next steps/planned work and deliverable dates

• Represent the Customer Group business organization on project teams in varying capacities managing any and at times all of the Project Management process functions: Project Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Resources, Stakeholders, Communications, Risks, Procurement

Qualifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill: 

• Ability to consistently demonstrate the Project Management Leadership Triangle:

  • Leadership = knowledge/skills/behaviors needed to guide, motivate and direct a team

  • Strategic & business intelligence = knowledge/expertise in industry & organization to enhance performance and better business outcomes

  • Technical project management = knowledge/skills/behaviors in project, program and portfolio domains

• Deliver on clarity and alignment of strategy, mission, goals and objectives, and priorities

• Ability to establish clear progress measures, set decision-making priorities and plan for inevitable changes

• Strong ability to manage multiple cross-functional endeavors among multiple organizations, entities and regulatory bodies

• Ability to multi-task and shift among multiple priorities simultaneously

• Ability to communicate complex project information to audiences through both written and spoken communications.

• Demonstrate Initiative and personal ownership

• Exceptional communication and listening skills

• Highly developed relationship building and emotional intelligence abilities

• Strategic and tactical project management skills

• Strong detail orientation as well as the ability to be thorough and precise

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with various levels of the organization

• Strong customer focus orientation

• Strong understanding of Agile concepts, teams and methodologies

Education:    

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, related degree or the equivalent combination of education and related experience, is required.

• Master’s degree is desirable.

Experience:  

• Five (5) plus years of progressively responsible project management experience that includes project-related Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing experience on strategic business initiatives.

• Experience within a regulated environment highly preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:  

• PMP Preferred

Typical Duties (Day in the Life)

• Read and respond to large volumes of email on various topics; set daily and weekly priorities and workplans for self and project team members; participate in meetings both in-person and virtually with colleagues, leadership, on-shore and off-shore contractors and consultants; schedule meetings; develop meeting agendas; facilitate discussions and decision making and capture and track meeting action items; create documentation, spreadsheets, flowcharts, illustrations and presentations to support communications in discussions, meetings and written communications; create Microsoft Teams, SharePoint sites and organize, store and maintain all documentation, accommodate frequent “need today” requests from Leadership and Executives, research and analyze data and information and simplify for specific audiences; assist teammates as needed; demonstrate self-direction and be able be a high performing and contributing resource without significant oversight, demonstrate professionalism in all encounters both planned and on the fly; perform Storm Duty assignment as a priority above all else when called to action.

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:

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Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. 

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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