Program Manager, Distribution Communications Engineering; Hybrid

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.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance.

All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Individual will be regarded as a technical project manager and principally responsible for delivery (scope, schedule, and budget) of assigned projects within Distribution Communications Engineering. The role will involve defining the specific project tasks, development, tracking and driving of project schedules, regular project status reporting, and ensuring successful execution of the project that aligns with the organization’s business priorities. This role also includes coordinating with numerous internal stakeholders involved in project design, planning, execution, and commissioning of wireless communications systems.

• Lead Engineering, Operations, and IT technical project team to successful execution of assigned projects within Distribution Communications Engineering.
• Manage resources of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner. Develop efficient project strategies and tactics to successfully allocate resources throughout the project lifecycle.
• Meet with stakeholders and steering committee as needed to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services.
• Monitors risks, issues and interdependencies that may impact scope, milestone schedule, cost, or solution alignment (e.g., different processes or architectures)
• Oversee development of project approval documentation with need statement, scope, description of technical solution, alternatives considered, risks and mitigations, budget, and timeline.
• Continuously manage and analyze project’s progress against budget, schedule and scope and develop and implement strategies to maintain course including management of change control process.
• Prepare and deliver both written and oral communications that are clear, concise and comprehensive reports on project status to management.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of all project submittals.
• Drive the initiation, review and approval of all project-related labor and material purchase orders.
• Initiate and tightly monitor project change request documentation for project changes.
• Maintain project budget and provide regular financial projections.

• Fully knowledgeable and proficient in all aspects of the project management Body of Knowledge and PMI certification in preferred.
• Experienced in successfully managing large complex Operational Technology projects with multiple tracks and be able to cite practical examples of this including example deliverables
• Experienced with Microsoft Project software as preferred software tool for project management
• High energy, detail-oriented individual who will demonstrate: high caliber communication, leadership and people skills; strong organizational skills; and the ability to successfully initiate, track, report and close projects.
• Able to collaborate and…