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National Grid is hiring a Lead Program Manager, Safety Management for our Safety Management department in Upstate or Downstate NY                                            

Every 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. To 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.

Job Purpose

The Program Manager, Safety will support the management and governance of the various Safety Programs & Policies, safety documentation, safety communications, and other key safety components. Specifically, the Program Manager will develop recommendations to drive increased quality and operational efficiencies.  

Key Accountabilities

• Program Management: Evaluate and facilitate the improvement for applicable safety programs and processes. Support the governance and maintenance of the safety management system and processes.

• Utility Operations Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of Electric and/or Gas operations tasks, methods, and the associated workplace hazards. Fundamental knowledge of state and federal statutes and rules pertaining to Electric and Gas Utility

• Project Management: Develop or support development of project plans for safety programs, improvement initiatives, including identifying impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, and quality control measures.
• Change Management: Create strategies and action plans, including training and reporting, to effectively implement safety programs and adopt change.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship building: Identify and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (i.e., union and non-union employees/leaders, contractors, and key safety organizations). Benchmarking to keep abreast of current safety issues impacting worker safety.
• Process Improvement and problem solving: Proactively identify and implement changes to enhance performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of safety processes.
• Communication: Support development and execution of safety communication strategies and plans to drive safety culture and change

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science/engineering, safety, or other business field from an accredited institution
• 2-4 years’ experience in Utility Operations.
• Strong project management experience and expertise with strong working knowledge and experience in program management principles, tools and techniques.
• Possess excellent organizational and planning skills with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex, major initiatives of significant scope, including unconventional projects.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally to the organization; may include negotiation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to network internally and externally and to develop successful, long-lasting business partnerships with others and seeks to understand and challenge business scenarios to the benefit of all parties.
• Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity

More Information

Salary: 

Upstate NY: $111,000 - $131,000

Downstate NY: $127,000 - $149,000

This 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. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience. 

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.  We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.  National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.  

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