Manager - Projects Unit

The salary range for this position is dependent on experience level from $122,699 to $153,374.

Company: Avangrid Networks

Department: Digital Grid

Job Title: Substation Unit Manager

Reports to: Substation Automation Director.

Location: Rochester, NY

JOB SUMMARY:

Scope of Work - Main duties, settings, geography, reporting relationships, other relationships:

This position of Manager Projects Unit is for the Digital Grid Project unit responsible for automation, grid modernization and compliance projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing activities between team members including Project Managers, engineers and construction management. This team will design and execute automation and grid modernization projects located in RGE and NYSEG territory in New York according to the Substation Digital Plan and as directed by T&S Asset Planning or Maintenance Engineering. The Unit Manager ensures the project team delivers projects according with baseline budgets, schedules, scope, quality and engineering standards.

Responsibility includes meeting corporate goals for managing the design and execution of the work to meet company in service dates and estimated cost targets. This work will require coordination across multiple departments in the organization, working very closely with “Substations Operations”, “T&S Asset Planning” and “Strategic Projects & Oper. Excellence ”. Must manage team performance to maximize the effectiveness of the resources allocated to the program.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of work - range of responsibilities):

• Manages performance of team to ensure goals, schedules, budgets, and benefits are met and all deliverables are completed on time and under budget
• Identifies interdependences of the team portfolio and resolves interactions among projects.
• Proactive approach to controlling program scope and mitigating the risk.
• Ensures quality of work packages of team produces briefings and status reports on a regular basis for executives or regulatory agencies.
• May participate or represent the company in regulatory or public proceedings or permitting requirements for projects undertaken by the team.
• Ensure governance processes and procedures are followed within portfolio.
• Trains/coaches team members and holds team accountable for results. Teams are cross-functional, can be virtual, and frequently combine internal and external personnel.
• Leads team meetings.
• Monitors progress of team against plans and applies course corrections as necessary.
• Ensures effective internal program communications.
• Develops procurement strategies for material, labor or services.
• Supports Project initiatives for compliance, standardization, and process improvement
• Considers innovative ways to undertake work, promoting automation and efficiencies in day to day work streams
• Responsible for Project accountability overview, making sure that it complies with FERC, NERC and any other applicable regulation.
• Attendance to Cost & Schedule Meetings
• Works with Coordinator on the Risk definition, cost, and the Mitigation Action analysis.
• Support emergency / high priority projects what will require an agile approach.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience Required:

• 10 Years experience in the electrical industry
• Master's in Electrical Engineering
• Project management experience
• Regulatory sensitivity. Preferred.
• Background in automation/modernization type work.
• Scheduling and cost control experience

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to mobilize team members to deliver multiple projects on time and under budget
• Expert in risk management and mitigation plans
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Public presentation skills and ability to summarize concepts
• Results oriented
• Understanding of quality assurance processes and implement with project structure.
• Knowledge and experience in managing the execution of substation projects
• Knowledge and experience in the regulatory environment.
• Experience and understanding of tools/controls needed to monitor and control projects required.
• Experience managing large teams of technical experts required.
• Experience utilizing SAP financial system preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and work in a team environment
• Team oriented

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