Senior Project Manager, Electricity Capital Project Delivery

National Grid

The Role

Overview

Manage non-complex electric projects, overseeing schedule, budget, and stakeholder delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • primavera p6
  • storms management
  • budget forecasting
  • risk mitigation
  • kpi monitoring
  • report delivery

Tasks

-Accurately maintain detailed project schedules monthly in Primavera P6 including project requirements, activity and milestone dates, resourcing, status, etc. -Ensure timely completion of reports as required by the business. -Ensure compliance with National Grid’s financial governance policies and procedures including Delegation of Authority (sanctioning) and accruals. -Monitor performance against key performance indicators and adjust ways of working as necessary to achieve a high level of performance. -Accurately maintain project budgets and forecasts monthly. -Manage expected project completion dates in National Grid’s Work Management System (STORMS). -Ensure compliance with regulatory and other mandatory targets. -Prepare for and attend workplan and other stakeholder meetings. -Effectively support interfacing teams and company initiatives. -Identify and mitigate risks to the project delivery process including but not limited to permitting, logistical, material, resource, contractual and cost constraints. -Assemble project teams comprised of various project stakeholders and host project specific meetings to resolve risks or persistent issues. -Challenge existing ways of working and facilitate improvements to company best practices to achieve the highest level of efficiency and performance. -Provide leadership and oversight to a large group of internal and external stakeholders, driving efficiency and effectiveness, key strategies and processes to successfully deliver fiscal year targets.

Requirements

  • conflict resolution
  • multi-tasking
  • communication
  • driver’s license
  • bachelor’s degree
  • project management

What You Bring

-Demonstrate an ability to independently resolve conflicts. -Demonstrate an ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. -Knowledge of National Grid’s business operations, company policies and procedures preferred. -Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. -Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy (e.g., must not have more than one traffic violation in the last year and/or more than one motor vehicle accident within the past three years.) required. -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in one of the following or related fields: Project Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management or Utility Operations. Relevant experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.

The Company

About National Grid

-Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. -Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution. -Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects. -Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions. -Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. -Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US. -Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Gas Transmission

Gas Distribution

Hydrogen Transmission

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Infrastructure

Renewable Energy

Wind

Solar

Nuclear

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Utilities

Transport

Water Resources

Government

Heavy Civil

Marine