Program Manager

OCCUPATION: Electrical/Electronics Engineering;Energy/Nuclear Engineering Does working for the leader in the Utilities and Energy industry sound like the professional challenge you are seeking? National Grid is seeking to hire a seasoned Program Manager who is looking to work in a unique environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Our culture is truly collaborative and everyone's input is valued. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Manager who consistently seeks personal challenges and professional rewards. We are a global services provider and have contributed to the growth of the Utilities and Energy industry worldwide. National Grid leverages the skills and experience of all employees and our organizational culture inspires creativity in every employee.  As a Program Manger you will be primarily responsible for  generating and analyzing project resource, outage, and material forecasts for Distribution & Sub-transmission substation project lifecycles using Project Management software (Primavera P5), while coordinating analyst staff to ensure timely and accurate station project updates, developing business reports that make schedule adjustment recommendations to Project Managers, Management and Business Customers, in addition to facilitating with Construction, engineering, and Project Managers to perform project resource and schedule projects, supporting project spending forecasts and continuously synchronize against associated Work Plan schedules, assisting Construction, Engineering and Project Managers with contract strategy to levelize resources. Job Qualification A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Engineering with a minimum of three year’s experience or equivalent. Project or construction management experience desirable.Knowledge of power system equipment, interconnections, project lifecycle and electrical theory also desirable.Ability to reconcile and synchronize budget lifecycles against projects. Advanced analytical skills with competencies to transfer data between software systems, and ability to develop  complex business reports in project management systems and other software tools.  Understanding of Primavera P5, Power Plant, STORMS, Business Objects & Gatekeeper.Advanced skills with other software packages including Microsoft Office suite or equivalent, and Web-based, midrange and mainframe applications.Demonstrated high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with company personnel and contractors in a positive team-building manner.Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects.Ability to travel to divisional offices and other locations. Please be aware that this position will ultimately be moving to our new location in Waltham, MA; this move is anticipated in summer 2009. COMPANY: National GridLOCATION: Job location not providedJOB STATUS/TYPE: Full Time, EmployeeINDUSTRY: Energy and UtilitiesWORK EXPERIENCE: 2+ to 5 YearsCAREER LEVEL: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's Degree COMPANY: National GridREFERENCE CODE: NE-2504 (TH) We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes: • Medical & dental insurance • Prescription drug coverage • Cash Balance Plan for management • Matching 401k program • Pre-tax accounts for health care • Life insurance • Paid company holidays • Tuition reimbursement • Plus More !!