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This position can be based in Upstate & Downstate NY and Waltham, MA.\nEvery day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.\nTo be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.\nJob Purpose\nAs Massachusetts accelerates toward its climate and clean energy goals, National Grid is implementing its Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP) to enable an electric network that supports the Commonwealth's climate, clean energy, and equity objectives and delivers the fair, affordable, and clean energy transition for all our customers and communities. A key component of this transformation is the deployment of Non-Wires Alternatives (NWAs), clean energy solutions that leverage customer-sited resources and virtual power plants (VPPs) to alleviate grid constraints and potentially defer traditional infrastructure investments.\nThe Senior Program Manager will lead the implementation of a portfolio of NWA projects across National Grid’s Massachusetts service territory. This role requires a strategic thinker and skilled individual who can coordinate across internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and scalable grid flexibility solutions.\nKey Accountabilities\nLead the implementation and management of a portfolio of NWA solutions that utilize utility assets, customer programs, and grid services to address localized grid constraints.\nDrive innovation in NWA deployment, including new community engagement models, streamlined internal processes, and improved tracking and reporting mechanisms.\nAct as the primary liaison between internal teams (e.g., Marketing, Corporate Affairs, Procurement, Legal, Customer Programs, Distribution Planning, Digital, Control Center Operations) and third-party contractors/subcontractors.\nProvide end-to-end project management for multiple NWA initiatives, including:\nOpportunity screening and benefit/cost analysis\nRFP development and vendor selection\nBudget and schedule oversight\nContractor management and issue resolution\nData, settlement and billing operational support\n\nCapture and apply lessons learned across projects to enhance future performance.\nStay current on NWA/VPP innovations and best practices.\nSupport regulatory strategy for NWAs through filing preparation and coordination.\nPrepare and deliver reports and presentations to internal leadership and external stakeholders.\nOccasional travel within Massachusetts is required.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Economics, or equivalent experience in the utility/energy sector (Master’s preferred). 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be accepted.\n3-5 years of experience in project or program management, with a track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives required (6 years minimum without degree.\nStrong understanding of distributed energy resources (DERs), including energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage, NWAs, and distributed generation.\nExperience collaborating with or working for a Flexibility Service Provider (FSP; such as a demand response provider, DER aggregator, or solar/storage developer) is a strong plus.\nExperience drafting RFPs and conducting benefit/cost analyses.\nExcellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.\nHigh level of initiative and ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments.\nPassion for decarbonization and the clean energy transition.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office suite.\nPreferred Certifications:\nProject Management Professional (PMP).\nProfessional Engineer (PE), Engineer in Training (EIT), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and/or similar credentials.\nMore Information\nSalary:\nUpstate NY: $96,000.00 - 112,000.00 USD Annually\nDownstate NY: $115,000.00 - 135,000.00 USD Annually\nMA: $108,000.00 - 126,000.00 USD Annually\nNational Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.\nNational Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.\nThis position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.\nNational Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.\nOur employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. 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