Lead the annual demand process, gathering SME estimates of effort for each technical tower for all submitted COE/Business projects.
Coordinate with TPO Managers day-to-day activities and project operations to ensure service delivery as defined previously with the Business and IT Power Applications directors.
Develop TPO service and technical delivery scopes to support business strategy, aligning with Global objectives. Interface, report and work with high management company stakeholders.
Ensure project execution by controlling and monitoring project timeline, budget, scope, risks, and changes
Define frameworks for processes and procedures in accordance with company global standards and best practices to ensure consistency in projects execution.
Participate in all bi-weekly meetings with TPO PM, SME and Managers and lead the Business program meeting.
Develop quality assurance policies and procedures for the managed projects, adhering to the requirements of standards as the North American Electric Reliability Corporation – Critical Infrastructure Protection ("NERC CIP") or those of the US Federal Agency, National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST")
Ensure the local enterprise has the capability to support infrastructure requirements in order to maintain high levels of service.
Avangrid Power TPO budget management, and Procurement management for IT.
Manage an annual budget of $10M+ combined capital and operational expenses.
Champion best practices in a high-volume, dynamic environment.
Ensure the enterprise has the capability to support new technology and maintain high levels of service. Create a sustainable IT environment to facilitate growth while maintaining required regulatory compliance, e.g. NERC CIP, SOX, others.
Act as TPM (technical project manager) when needed for small projects that do not require a dedicated TPM.
Own Project Management methodology and PM Management tools. Define tool structure, Kanban models. Evangelize PM culture and methodology into PM team, SME, Managers and business stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in telecommunications/computer information systems, or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Minimum 5 years' experience in project/ program management.
Relevant experience with broad-based experience in technology leadership, management and/or other related areas.
Prior experience working in an IT Department in any capacity
Prior experience coordinating IT Projects.
Demonstrated history of exceptional customer service.
Strong history of managing complex efforts with demanding customers.
Working knowledge of the regulatory environment for utility companies including NERC CIP and SOX.
Strong technical background and understanding of cloud/AI, server, storage, backup, network, and telecommunication.
Proven experience in strategic project execution, strategic planning, risk management, and change management while engaging and influencing various stakeholders at all levels across the company.
Strong commitment to personnel safety and IT security.
Working times could vary and might include starting early in order to meet with team members across Europe or later to meet with team members on the West Coast.
Travel within the US and to Europe could be required from time to time.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of JIRA and Kanban
PMP Certification
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Company
AVANGRID POWER, LLC
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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.
Job Posting End Date
December-31-2026
