Company: Connecticut Natural Gas Corp, an Avangrid CompanyDepartment: Gas OperationsJob Title: Manager – Projects &amp; Programs - Gas Distrib. Design &amp; DelLocation: East Hartford, CTWork Model: Office and FieldThe salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $138,343 to $172,929.Job SummaryThe Manager of Distribution Design &amp; Delivery (CT/MA) is responsible for managing the planning and execution of Capital distribution programs, including but not limited to leak prone main replacement, new business and district regulator work the BGC, CNG and SCG. The Manager will be responsible for creating a collaborative environment with the Manager of Engineering and the Manager of Construction to ensure that team members are assigned to support all work. The Manager will also work in partnership with the Schedule &amp; Cost Control Manager to ensure that the project team delivers projects according with baseline budgets, schedules, scope and quality. Lastly, the Manager of Distribution Design &amp; Delivery (CT/MA) will coordinate with the Director of Workforce Planning, Scheduling and Resource Management for all work requiring Gas Operations resources. Responsibility includes meeting corporate goals for capital investment, managing Construction Work in Progress (CWIP), and placement of assets in service in accordance with work plans. Must manage team performance to maximize the effectiveness of capital budget delivery considering the environment, operating efficiency, regulatory, CWIP and operational needs. Represents the company in regulatory and public forums. Manages the team to optimize the work of external contractors and other internal business areas. Holds contractors accountable for performance. Holds project team members accountable for program results. Provides strategic advice to senior management when required. Responsible for the overall project control and reporting of the project team, providing leadership and coordination of the scheduling, cost controlling and reporting processes and functions required by the Gas Capital Design &amp; Delivery organization or other business areas.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manages performance of portfolio of Distribution Design &amp; Delivery units at BGC, CNG and SCG to ensure goals, schedules, budgets, and benefits are met and all deliverables are completed on time and budget</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinates with Engineering and Construction Management to ensure technical competence and quality objects are fulfilled by assigned team members.</li></ul><ul><li>Drives standardization and integration of practices across the gas Capital Design &amp; Delivery Organization</li></ul><ul><li>Identifies interdependences of the team portfolio and resolves interactions among projects.</li></ul><ul><li>Proactive approach to controlling projects scope mitigating the risk of potential changes,</li></ul><ul><li>Produces briefings and status reports on a regular basis for executives or regulatory agencies.</li></ul><ul><li>Support Rate Case and other Regulatory filings</li></ul><ul><li>May participate or represent the company in regulatory or public proceedings or permitting requirements for projects undertaken by the team.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure the governance of processes and procedures are followed within portfolio.</li></ul><ul><li>Leads team meetings.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitors progress of team against plans and applies course corrections as necessary.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensures effective internal program communications.</li></ul><ul><li>Develops procurement strategies for material, labor, requirements meet requirements.</li></ul><ul><li>Supports Project initiatives for compliance, standardization, and process improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Considers innovative ways to undertake work, promoting automation and efficiencies in day-to-day work streams</li></ul><ul><li>Create and maintain leadership environment and atmosphere towards the project team with respect to overall management activities (including quality assurance, engineering, procurement, planning and controls, construction management, commissioning, industrial labor relations and safety) to achieve quality programs, while respecting the established budget and schedule objectives.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Skills/Abilities:<ul><li>Ability to mobilize team members to deliver projects on time and on budget</li><li>Manage risk and implement mitigation plans</li><li>Understand and utilizing MS Excel for data analysis, budgeting and planning and optimizing schedules.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>Public presentation skills and ability to summarize concepts utilizing appropriate tools</li><li>Results oriented</li><li>Understanding of quality assurance processes and implement with project structure</li><li>Knowledge and experience in the regulatory environment and clear understanding of the filings and approvals required at State, Local and Federal levels for execution of the work required.</li><li>Experience and understanding of tools/controls needed to monitor and control projects required.</li><li>Proven ability to lead teams and work in a team environment</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Experience/Training:<ul><li>At least 8 years of relevant experience in Gas Operations.</li><li>Enterprise initiatives of strategic or regulatory sensitivity.</li><li>Proven experience obtaining siting permits</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Required Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a Technical or related field in the energy industry</li></ul></li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience utilizing SAP financial system</li></ul><ul><li>Experience utilizing Microsoft Project and/or Primavera</li></ul><ul><li>Background in natural gas project environment</li></ul><ul><li>Project Management Professional Certification</li></ul><ul><li>MBA</li></ul><ul><li>Delivering for the Business:<ul><li>Global view of the Business - Advanced</li><li>Achieving Results and continuous improvements - Expert</li><li>Initiative - Advanced</li><li>Innovation &amp; Creativity - Advanced</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Global Relationships:<ul><li>Flexibility &amp; Globalization - Advanced</li><li>Customer Focus - Advanced</li><li>Communicating &amp; Influencing - Expert</li><li>Teamwork - Expert</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Global Leadership:<ul><li>Team management - Advanced</li><li>Developing Others - Advanced</li></ul></li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li></ul><ul><li>Focused on Results</li></ul><ul><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li></ul><ul><li>Communication</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>Company:CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS CORPORATIONMobility InformationPlease 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.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 <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:December-6-2025

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Manager - Gas Distrib Design & Del MA/CT

Company: Connecticut Natural Gas Corp, an Avangrid CompanyDepartment: Gas OperationsJob Title: Manager – Projects &amp; Programs - Gas Distrib. Design &amp; DelLocation: East Hartford, CTWork Model: Office and FieldThe salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $138,343 to $172,929.Job SummaryThe Manager of Distribution Design &amp; Delivery (CT/MA) is responsible for managing the planning and execution of Capital distribution programs, including but not limited to leak prone main replacement, new business and district regulator work the BGC, CNG and SCG. The Manager will be responsible for creating a collaborative environment with the Manager of Engineering and the Manager of Construction to ensure that team members are assigned to support all work. The Manager will also work in partnership with the Schedule &amp; Cost Control Manager to ensure that the project team delivers projects according with baseline budgets, schedules, scope and quality. Lastly, the Manager of Distribution Design &amp; Delivery (CT/MA) will coordinate with the Director of Workforce Planning, Scheduling and Resource Management for all work requiring Gas Operations resources. Responsibility includes meeting corporate goals for capital investment, managing Construction Work in Progress (CWIP), and placement of assets in service in accordance with work plans. Must manage team performance to maximize the effectiveness of capital budget delivery considering the environment, operating efficiency, regulatory, CWIP and operational needs. Represents the company in regulatory and public forums. Manages the team to optimize the work of external contractors and other internal business areas. Holds contractors accountable for performance. Holds project team members accountable for program results. Provides strategic advice to senior management when required. Responsible for the overall project control and reporting of the project team, providing leadership and coordination of the scheduling, cost controlling and reporting processes and functions required by the Gas Capital Design &amp; Delivery organization or other business areas.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manages performance of portfolio of Distribution Design &amp; Delivery units at BGC, CNG and SCG to ensure goals, schedules, budgets, and benefits are met and all deliverables are completed on time and budget</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinates with Engineering and Construction Management to ensure technical competence and quality objects are fulfilled by assigned team members.</li></ul><ul><li>Drives standardization and integration of practices across the gas Capital Design &amp; Delivery Organization</li></ul><ul><li>Identifies interdependences of the team portfolio and resolves interactions among projects.</li></ul><ul><li>Proactive approach to controlling projects scope mitigating the risk of potential changes,</li></ul><ul><li>Produces briefings and status reports on a regular basis for executives or regulatory agencies.</li></ul><ul><li>Support Rate Case and other Regulatory filings</li></ul><ul><li>May participate or represent the company in regulatory or public proceedings or permitting requirements for projects undertaken by the team.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure the governance of processes and procedures are followed within portfolio.</li></ul><ul><li>Leads team meetings.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitors progress of team against plans and applies course corrections as necessary.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensures effective internal program communications.</li></ul><ul><li>Develops procurement strategies for material, labor, requirements meet requirements.</li></ul><ul><li>Supports Project initiatives for compliance, standardization, and process improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Considers innovative ways to undertake work, promoting automation and efficiencies in day-to-day work streams</li></ul><ul><li>Create and maintain leadership environment and atmosphere towards the project team with respect to overall management activities (including quality assurance, engineering, procurement, planning and controls, construction management, commissioning, industrial labor relations and safety) to achieve quality programs, while respecting the established budget and schedule objectives.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Skills/Abilities:<ul><li>Ability to mobilize team members to deliver projects on time and on budget</li><li>Manage risk and implement mitigation plans</li><li>Understand and utilizing MS Excel for data analysis, budgeting and planning and optimizing schedules.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>Public presentation skills and ability to summarize concepts utilizing appropriate tools</li><li>Results oriented</li><li>Understanding of quality assurance processes and implement with project structure</li><li>Knowledge and experience in the regulatory environment and clear understanding of the filings and approvals required at State, Local and Federal levels for execution of the work required.</li><li>Experience and understanding of tools/controls needed to monitor and control projects required.</li><li>Proven ability to lead teams and work in a team environment</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Experience/Training:<ul><li>At least 8 years of relevant experience in Gas Operations.</li><li>Enterprise initiatives of strategic or regulatory sensitivity.</li><li>Proven experience obtaining siting permits</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Required Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a Technical or related field in the energy industry</li></ul></li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience utilizing SAP financial system</li></ul><ul><li>Experience utilizing Microsoft Project and/or Primavera</li></ul><ul><li>Background in natural gas project environment</li></ul><ul><li>Project Management Professional Certification</li></ul><ul><li>MBA</li></ul><ul><li>Delivering for the Business:<ul><li>Global view of the Business - Advanced</li><li>Achieving Results and continuous improvements - Expert</li><li>Initiative - Advanced</li><li>Innovation &amp; Creativity - Advanced</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Global Relationships:<ul><li>Flexibility &amp; Globalization - Advanced</li><li>Customer Focus - Advanced</li><li>Communicating &amp; Influencing - Expert</li><li>Teamwork - Expert</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Global Leadership:<ul><li>Team management - Advanced</li><li>Developing Others - Advanced</li></ul></li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li></ul><ul><li>Focused on Results</li></ul><ul><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li></ul><ul><li>Communication</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>Company:CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS CORPORATIONMobility InformationPlease 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.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 <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. &nbsp;This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:December-6-2025

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