Manager - Smart Grid Innovation Programs

Location: Binghamton NY- Rochester NY The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $122,000 - $153,000. Focusing on energy storage and microgrids, leads the launch of new programs or solutions, anticipating key trends for the future of the company and the sector, quantifying their evolution and impact, and ensuring that they are included in the company's decision-making processes. Defines the company's position on issues related to energy storage and microgrids and represents the company in regulatory proceedings. Represents the company with key stakeholders on topics related to energy storage and microgrids. Manages regulatory requirements associated with various energy storage and microgrid programs and projects on behalf of AVANGRID Networks with the objectives of timely and cost-effective completion. Key Responsibilities Supports the development and ongoing review of multi-year strategic plans focusing on energy storage and microgrids. Monitors energy storage and microgrid emerging trends and evolving technology, evaluating, and understanding the implications for inclusion in strategies and solutions. Supports energy storage and microgrid strategy and proposals for NYSEG/RG&E regulatory proceedings. Develops and executes strategies to garner internal and external stakeholder support. Provides leadership and oversight on various energy storage and microgrid programs, projects, and pilots, including those associated with the organization's New England efforts. Represents NYSEG/RG&E before various stakeholders, including working groups, municipal, governmental and/or regulatory entities focusing on energy storage and microgrid programs, projects, and pilots. Prepares business cases, justifications, regulatory approval documents, stakeholder management and communications plans, use case development and manages successful implementation, tracking and reporting. Coordinates efforts of cross-functional project teams. Holds regular program/project status meetings. Ensures successful transition, including change management and required business process integration to appropriate business areas, as needed Responsibility for success of enterprise level complex program, project or pilot delivery and attainment of results. Monitors progress against plans and reports to senior management. Produces briefings and status reports on a regular basis for AVANGRID executives and, as necessary, regulatory agencies and other key stakeholders. Avangrid employees are assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency are expected to fulfill their assigned role. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 7 years relevant experience required. Experience in communications and stakeholder engagement strategy development and execution Experience leading implementation of complex initiatives Experience in business case development and benefits capture Proven leadership ability within a matrix environment, including geographically dispersed teams. Proven track record of achieving results in high pressure and high-profile assignments. Preferred Qualifications Experienced in the energy industry and knowledge of utility operations. Experience in regulatory environments including filings, testimony, and support of proceedings. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to deliver consistent messages to multiple internal and external stakeholders in both one-on- one and audience settings. Ability to interact with external stakeholders and senior management. General understanding of energy storage and microgrid technologies Advanced PC skills. Competencies Growth & Continuous Improvement Initiative & Change Focused on Results Customer Centric Communication Collaboration Leadership #LI-CT1 #office Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country AVANGRID’s employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com Job Posting End Date: We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil, Mexico and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan, Taiwan, Ireland, Sweden and Poland, among others, as growth platforms. Do you want to be part of the energy of the future? Do not hesitate, join us! 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Salary : $122,000 - $153,000