Iberdrola
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Program Manager - NWA/NPA
Work Type: Office, 5 days
The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $ 112,000-145,000
Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
Generous performance‑based bonuses
12% 401(k) match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and clear career advancement pathways
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Job Summary
This position serves as a Program Manager on strategic, critical, and complex clean energy projects that are part of the Non-Pipes Alternatives (NPA) and Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA) programs in New York. This position assumes the lead role in managing the advancement of project execution and communicating project status to key stakeholders including regulators, sponsors, business leaders, employees, developers, customers, and neighboring utilities. The position is responsible for self-directing and managing all aspects of NPA and NWA programs. Additionally, the position is responsible for leading or supporting various aspects of rate cases and other regulatory requirements.
Projects are primarily located in New York State. The position has a primary office location in Rochester, NY or Binghamton, NY.
Implement NPA and NWA projects to achieve Company goals and grow the New York NPA/NWA project portfolios in an effective and efficient manner.
Lead cross-functional project teams and hold regular project status meetings with other internal departments (e.g., Legal, Regulatory, Investment Planning, Procurement, Communications, Marketing, Municipal & Community Relations, Public Outreach) to ensure compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, and requirements.
Hold project team members accountable for results including setting day-to-day objectives and leading decision making with guidance from management as necessary.
Develop NPA and NWA project outreach and education plans to ensure proactive engagement with stakeholders. Partner with internal departments to build project awareness and enhance project support by promoting projects, engaging with local organizations, and developing project communications.
Create communications and presentation materials in support of Company interests. Serve as an ambassador with regulators and other key external stakeholders (e.g. neighboring utilities).
Manage developer relationships and performance including setting direction on project needs to accomplish jointly held goals. Support NPA/NWA contract negotiations with project developers including the development of evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) requirements to ensure project performance.
Maintain and provide accurate project documentation (e.g., quarterly reports, project trackers, invoices, contractual documentation). Prepare and deliver reports to management on project status.
Participate in preparation of plans and budgets for programs and projects. Manage progress against plans, track invoicing and spending, and implement corrective actions to offset variances and other project deficiencies as necessary.
Provide recommendations on NPA/NWA policies, procedures, and goals. Implement new or revised processes and procedures according to established guidelines.
Continuously identify and achieve efficiency and innovation in means and methods of work to streamline NPA and NWA project implementation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, business, or related field required with at least eight (8) years of practical experience with working knowledge in utility disciplines.
Strong business and technical background.
Demonstrated understanding of utility operations and positive stakeholder interactions.
Demonstrated project and budget management experience.
Demonstrated experience working with and across functional departments.
Experience supporting the implementation of complex initiatives.
Microsoft Suite advanced user.
Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Must be an effective and positive communicator.
Proven ability to effectively motivate a team of diverse professionals.
Proactive and results oriented approach.
Certification as a Program Management Professional (PgMP).
Knowledge of the electric and gas transmission and distribution system.
Demonstrated understanding of DER planning and system impacts.
Competencies
Growth & Continuous Improvement
Initiative & Change
Focused on Results
Customer Centric (internal and/or External)
Communication
Collaboration
Leadership (people managers/leaders)
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At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.
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. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.
December-18-2026
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