Lead, Project Controls, Risk Management & EVM; Hybrid

Eligibility and Sponsorship

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Our Team We have an exciting leadership role in our Transmission Project Controls Risk Management and EVM Team. The responsible person will lead and supervise a team of Project Controls Analysts and Specialists to support and oversee the risk management and EVM processes and initiatives within the Project Controls Department. This includes developing and providing procedures, processes, practices, tools, dashboards, reports and systems necessary to effectively and proactively manage, control and report on the risk and EVM performance for projects managed by the Transmission Organization.

This role supports the development, maintenance and reporting of Key Project Indicators (KPI’s) for progress measurement, risk management and EVM, and other key metrics. The goal is to use these to continuously drive effectiveness, efficiencies and performance in support of the Project Management Organization. This role in a risk management capacity facilitates the production of a variety of complex reports and analyses in support of Eversource’s project initiation, planning, execution, control, compliance and close-out initiatives.

The lead will work closely with all functional departments and tasked with ensuring adherence to Eversource’s policies, procedures, and standards and directly supervises Project Controls team members. The role can be based out of Hookset, NH.

• Builds and leads a diverse, cohesive team to meet the department and strategic needs of Eversource.
• Provides direction and coaching as needed to the Risk and EVM team members.
• Evaluates team performance, training needs and provides development opportunities as appropriate.
• Supports the development and maintenance of risk management and EVM policies and procedures.
• Review and update the Project Risk Management (PRM) and Earned Value Management (EVM) Plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Lead in initiating and coordinating all PRM and EVM activities, including reviewing risk register, risk requiring action (RRAs) reviews, EVM project and portfolio performance, forensic analysis of cost and schedule and status reporting.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure timely completion of all deliverables.
• Ensure compliance of the Risk Registers being maintained in the system of record as a central repository of all identified risks, their attributes, and corresponding response plans.
• Work with project stakeholders to:
  Update the Risk Register to reflect changes in risk exposure, mitigation efforts, and residual risks
• Evaluate EVM performance, establish Project Controls recommendations for corrective actions
• Implement risk management and EVM tools and provide training sessions and ongoing guidance to project team members and stakeholders on the project risk management and EVM processes, including management principles, techniques, and tools.
• Foster a culture within the project environment that drives a proactive approach in risk management and achieving high levels EVM performance.
• Works with project stakeholders including but not limited to Project Management, Investment Planning, Operations, Contract Administration, Planning & Scheduling, Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, Estimating and Project Performance to ensure risk management and EVM Performance Measurement methodologies are in alignment with corporate goals and strategies.
• Work with other stakeholders and management teams to oversee the quantitative risk analysis process and tools, which include…