2024-05-15
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Waltham
Massachusetts
02254
United States
National Grid is hiring a Lead Planner for our New England Electric Contracts and Commercial department in Waltham, MA. This is a hybrid position.
Superpowered. Meaningful work. Human impact. A story we're proud to tell. This is what matters to us at National Grid. In a world of complexity and unanswered questions, there is one thing we're certain about: the power of our people.
Join us in our goal to deliver 100% fossil-free heat to our customers by 2050!
Job Purpose
The New England Electric Contracts and Commercial team manages, supports and monitors contracts and contractual relationshipsfor outsourced complexand non-complex electric construction contracts for National Grid.
Key Accountabilities
Manage framework contract planning, historical contract metric analysis and strategic vendor engagement to ensure the five-year electric capital construction workplan
assigned to contracted resources is effectively delivered.
Foster strategic relationships with external vendor leadership
Engage internal stakeholder leadership including but not limited to Construction, Project/Program Management, Procurement, Engineering, Safety and Emergency Planning
Coordinate cross-functional internal stakeholders in prioritizing and effectively executing deliverables
Initiate and lead process improvements and efficientways of working
Support the New England External Line Resource Unit during weather events
Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required
Foster a collaborative environment focused on achieving outcomes and building relationships, both internally and externally to execute tasks and projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree is required
3+ years of experience in contracts, construction management, project management or engineering within the electric utility industry preferred
3+ years of experience leading teams in a matrix environment preferred
3+ years of experience making presentations to upper management preferred
3+ years of experience in Ariba Buying Guide preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Power BI, MS Teams, Excel, Power Point, Word, SharePoint
Valid driver's license required
More Information
$121,000 - $142,000 a year
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. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
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