National Grid

Manager, Engineering Project Management

NORTHBOROUGH, MAPosted 20 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from National Grid

  • Job overview

    The Manager, Engineering Project Management at National Grid leads the Central Engineering Support team to drive energy efficiency and decarbonization programs, impacting the company's goal of delivering fossil-free heat by 2050.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The manager leads and develops a professional team, manages technology processes, oversees program delivery within budget and schedule, ensures compliance with policies, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, supports technical aspects of energy efficiency programs, and drives continuous improvements.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary ranges from $144,000 to $206,000 depending on location and experience, with additional benefits including compliance with federal safety regulations and opportunities for career advancement within the company.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a bachelor's degree with four years of management experience or a master's degree with three years of relevant experience; Certified Energy Manager or CPM certification and knowledge of building electrification are preferred; strong communication, analytical, and presentation skills are essential.

  • Career development

    The position offers a career path with advancement opportunities within and across bands as the candidate gains experience, expertise, and technical skills.

  • Work environment and culture

    National Grid values diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of engagement and superior community performance, and is an affirmative action employer encouraging diverse candidates to apply.

  • Company information

    National Grid is focused on delivering 100% fossil-free heat by 2050, operating nationally recognized energy efficiency and decarbonization programs with a commitment to environmental and safety standards.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join the Central Engineering Support team, a motivated group working closely with internal and external stakeholders to support energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts.

  • Job location and travel

    The role is hybrid, based in Massachusetts or New York, requiring candidates to live within commutable distance to one of these locations.

  • Unique job features

    The job involves leading technical support for energy efficiency programs, integrating evaluation data to improve offerings, and collaborating across multiple teams to innovate and enhance customer solutions.

Company overview

National Grid is a leading multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in the United Kingdom. It operates and maintains critical energy infrastructure, including electricity transmission networks and gas distribution systems, primarily in the UK and the northeastern United States. The company generates revenue through regulated tariffs for the transmission and distribution of electricity and gas, as well as through various energy-related services. Founded in 1990, National Grid has a significant history of mergers and acquisitions, including the acquisition of KeySpan Corporation in 2007, which expanded its footprint in the U.S. energy market.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to emphasize leadership in engineering project management, highlighting your ability to lead teams, allocate resources, and deliver projects on time and within budget in energy efficiency or decarbonization programs.

  • Focus on your skills in managing technical processes, driving process improvements, and collaborating cross-functionally with sales, program managers, and external vendors to support innovative energy solutions.

  • Apply through multiple channels including National Grid's official career site, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in National Grid’s Customer Solutions Operations or Engineering divisions; open conversations by referencing National Grid’s commitment to fossil-free heat by 2050 or recent energy efficiency initiatives to break the ice.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'energy efficiency,' 'project management,' 'decarbonization,' 'resource allocation,' 'technical leadership,' and 'process improvement' drawn directly from the job description.

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