Senior Planner, Portfolio Planning
Melville, NY, US, 11747
About us
National Grid is hiring a Senior Planner for our Coordination and Work Support department in Melville, NY focused on Work Bundling and analytical support across all of New York.
*Role would be a Planner for external applicants.
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 Senior Planner will help evolve National Grid’s current Work Bundling capabilities by providing robust analysis to articulate and measure operational efficiencies. This role is committed equally to Work Bundling efforts across our New York regions (Long Island, New York City, & Upstate New York) and spans both Customer Meter Services and Maintenance & Construction.
Key Accountabilities
• Provide quantitative analysis of the financial impact of Work Bundling opportunities across Customer Meter Servicing and Maintenance & Construction
• Accurate calculation & reporting of savings at the operating company level, the performing organization level, & project level
• Provides frequent qualitative and quantitative department updates to leadership
• Responsible for forecasting & maintaining fiscal year savings goals to contribute towards operational excellence metrics and budget challenges
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stake holders
• Challenge existing ways of working and continuously seek better ways of planning & scheduling work
• Provide technical guidance, support, and coaching to others to share knowledge and develop technical understanding
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Management or related field and/or 5+ years of related work experience. Advance degree preferred.
Prior experience in data mining or analyst role
Knowledge of natural gas system operations is preferred (both Customer Meter Operations and Maintenance & Construction preferred)
Knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Maximo, Salesforce, CSS, Visio/BlueWorks) is preferred
• Demonstrates ability to manage competing priorities through effective planning and execution skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills; must be able to provide timely and accurate interpretation of analyses
More Information
Salary
$105,000 - $123,000 a year
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.
Nearest Major Market: Long Island
Nearest Secondary Market: New York CIty