Senior Project Manager

Reports to Senior Director - System Operations

Reports to Binghamton, NY or Rochester (Scottsville Rd)

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $110,000-129,924

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.

• Responsible for developing procurement and construction contracts during project pre-construction phases.
• Directs construction managers to ensure that project milestones are met safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Leads a team of professionals who provide technical expertise and project support through design, construction, commissioning and operations.
• Provides periodic updates to company senior management group on project activities, progress and issues.
• Develop a safety awareness culture, emphasized at the personal workplace, within project designs and throughout construction and operation.
• Assists with technical due diligence in conjunction with other departments.
• Responsible for effective forecasting of Company's capital budget spending on assigned projects.
• Ensures process feedback mechanisms are implemented and utilized for identifying process efficiencies and improvements, including process and functional quality audits, and focusing on Company strategic initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field.
• 6-8 years relevant experience.
• Previous substation experience

• 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.
• 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.

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