Position Information
Summary:
Develop and lead a team of Project Managers, Schedulers, Budget Analysts and support staff to deliver major capital projects and programs for the NYSEG and RG&E companies.
Lead integration of best practices across the companies in accordance with Avangrid’s standard practices.
Ensure project resources have the correct toolsets and processes in place and that all relevant staff is trained and equipped to successfully deliver their work.
Position is responsible for the delivery of business and regulatory requirements within the Electric Operations Organization.
This position will assign a storm role and be expected to support Avangrid in storm restoration efforts. This includes travel throughout Avangrid as needed.
Job Requirements:
Education & Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field. Associates Degree with 10+ years experience.
• 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large teams.
• Experience leading implementation of complex initiatives/projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of utility operations, stakeholders, and customer interaction.
• Direct experience in business case development and benefits capture.
• Demonstrated experience in the execution of strategic objectives.
• Proven track record of achieving results in high pressure and high profile assignments.
Skills/Abilities:
• Energizing leader that possesses strong interpersonal communication and facilitation skills, be detail-oriented, thorough and results-focused.
• Self-starter able to work well in new and undefined environments.
• Strong skills in following up and following through with action items and dependencies.
• Adept at putting together business cases to support project and program objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentation skills.
• Possess the ability to work across organizational lines within the company and influence key internal executives and line managers.
• Must be able to support and drive implementation of the agreed-upon strategies.
• Flexible and willing to step up to take on tasks beyond a job description as required.
• Lead the development of organizational metrics and reporting frameworks.
• Drive a practice of continuous improvement - using data to drive constant improvement efficiency.
• Proven track record of being a strong team player with a results-oriented attitude.
• Utilization of risk management to ensure achievement of results.
• Proven ability to work within a matrix environment, including geographically dispersed teams.
Competency Requirements:
It is preferred that for this job, the candidate fulfills the requirements in terms of levels indicated below.
1. Delivering for the Business:
• Global view of the Business – Advanced level
• Achieving Results and Continuous Improvements - Expert level
• Initiative – Advanced level
• Innovation & Creativity - Advanced level
2. Global Relationships:
• Flexibility & Globalization - Advanced level
• Customer Focus - Advanced level
• Communicating & Influencing – Advanced level
• Team Work - Advanced level
3. Managing People:
• Team Management – Expert level
• Developing Others - Advanced level
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties.
Mobility Information: Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
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