Program Manager, Project Controls (Hybrid)

Oversees development of policies and procedures for Project Cost Control and Project Performance Measurement.

Ensures above policies and procedures are deployed and being adhered to in a consistent manner across the organization.

Works with Project Management, Investment Planning, Operations, Contract Administration, Planning & Scheduling, Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, Estimating and Project Performance to ensure Cost Control and Performance Measurement methodologies are in alignment with corporate goals and strategies.

Implements enhancements to existing methods and procedures to support continuous improvement program.

Implements and stewards Baseline Management process to track variances from approved cost budgets, schedules and design scopes of work.

Manages the Project Change Control process – the most critical component of Baseline Management.

Ensures project baselines in cost, schedule and scope are established and monitored against actual project performance.

Ensures desired Project Cost Control / Baseline Management philosophies and processes are reflected in the newly implemented Project Management Information System (PMIS) e-Builder.

Manages development and updates to Cost Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

Provides, or assists in providing, training in Project Cost Control / Baseline Management methodologies, procedures and systems to project managers, consultants, contractors and other Eversource staff.

Works with the Investment Planning, Contract Administration and Planning / Scheduling Groups to ensure cost management is being performed at the project and program levels; this to include cost tracking, forecasting and reporting CAPEX & PIS, and variance analysis.

Ensures the accuracy of all cost information including confirmation that costs have been properly coded and allocated to project budgets per the WBS.

Monitors actual project costs / commitments relative to budget and forecast.

Reviews, evaluates and reports on trends and their impact on project forecasts.

Provides oversight and direction on the Eversource Contingency / Risk management processes.

Presents and discusses cost information, and maintains good working relationships with internal stakeholders, external stakeholders and the management team.

Interacts with Eversource Estimating Group to 1) ensure new estimates are developed with the proper WBS coding, and 2) actual project cost data is fed back to the group at the conclusion of projects.

Creates and maintains project level KPIs and project statistics reports.

Assesses progress measurement and develops and updates progress curves for progress reporting.

Oversees and applies project analytics to project data to describe, predict, and improve business performance.

Creates project reports to recommend action or to guide decision making rooted in capital program management performance improvement.

The individual must be self-reliant with a strong sense of self-motivation, possess good communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to set priorities and support diverse needs.

Previous experience as a leader and / or working in team environments as well as supporting process improvements and group facilitation.

Must understand / apply project controls, finance/accounting, business, risk and project management processes.

Knowledge of project controls, financial modeling, accounting, risk management, project management information systems, engineering economics, capital investment analysis techniques, plant accounting, tax and capital budgeting.

Ability to monitor and analyze cost / schedule information, provide forecasts, make recommendations, and communicate effectively at all levels.

Requires a good understanding of corporate strategies and initiatives along with a thorough understanding of the Transmission organization.

Demonstrated ability to influence group culture.

Demonstrated high competence in past assignments.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent degree will be considered or equivalent experience

Master’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration or equivalent education is highly desirable

Five (5) to ten (10) years of related experience minimum in Project Controls in a business involved with managing large complex multi-year capital construction projects,

Project Management certification (PMP) is highly desirable

Limited travel will be required to project sites and stakeholder locations.

Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

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.