National Grid

Principal Account Manager Outdoor Lighting & Attachments

National Grid$151K — $177K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in program, account, project, or operational management.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities in complex environments.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools.
  • Collaborative mindset with cross-functional influence capability.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Outdoor Lighting and Attachments activities with various internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assess daily tasks and promptly address system and process issues.
  • Manage performance reporting for Outdoor Lighting and Attachments initiatives.
  • Design and implement enhancements to policies and processes for better efficiency.
  • Communicate program details and provide support to stakeholders, fostering two-way feedback.
  • Participate in project teams to drive corporate initiatives related to efficiency and customer service.

Benefits

  • Ownership of a critical program impacting customers and communities.
  • Opportunity to build relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Lead meaningful improvements that enhance customer outcomes.
  • Influence service delivery for Outdoor Lighting & Attachments.
  • Visibility in a role with opportunities for project leadership and problem-solving.
  • A culture focused on continuous improvement and community service.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

Lead and support Outdoor Lighting & Attachments initiatives by partnering with internal and external stakeholders to improve program performance, customer experience, and operational efficiency. Through effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, you'll drive enhancements to processes, systems, and policies while ensuring stakeholder needs are met and exceeded wherever possible.

Key Accountabilities

  • Coordinate Outdoor Lighting and Attachments related activities with Jurisdictions, Operations, Customer Service, Regulatory, Pricing, Distribution Design, Engineering Standards and IS.
  • Continuously assess daily tasks with the understanding that system and process issues may arise that require immediate attention and resolution.
  • Manage Outdoor Lighting and Attachments performance management reporting.
  • Identify, design and implement enhancements to existing policies, processes and systems to improve efficiency and performance related to all aspects of Outdoor Lighting and Attachments initiatives.
  • Effectively communicate program, policy and processes while providing daily support to internal and external stakeholder groups. This communication should be two-way to allow for the constant improvement of all Outdoor Lighting and Attachments initiatives.
  • Participate and/or represent Outdoor Lighting and Attachments initiatives.on project teams working on various corporate initiatives to improve efficiency and customer service.


Qualifications

Required:
  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 15 years of experience in program, account, project, or operational management.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience managing competing priorities and driving results in a complex environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, databases, and reporting tools.
  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across functions.


Preferred:
  • Knowledge of CSS, STORMS, GIS, and Smartsheet.
  • Experience resolving complex customer issues.


More Information

Why National Grid?
  • Take ownership of a critical program that connects customers, communities, and infrastructure across Massachusetts.
  • Build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, from municipalities and customers to operational and technical teams.
  • Lead meaningful improvements that streamline processes, strengthen performance, and enhance customer outcomes.
  • Influence how Outdoor Lighting & Attachments services are delivered across the business.
  • Enjoy a highly visible role with opportunities to lead projects, solve complex challenges, and drive lasting impact.
  • Be part of a collaborative organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and serving our communities safely and reliably.


Salary

$151,000 - $177,000 a year

National 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.

National 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.

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

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About National Grid

National Grid plc is a British multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its principal activities are in the United Kingdom (where it owns and operates electricity and gas transmission networks) and in the Northeastern United States (where as well as operating transmission networks, the company is a producer and supplier of electricity and gas). National Grid has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. It had a market capitalisation of approximately £31.4 billion as of 23 September 2021, the 26th-largest of any company with a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange.
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Size
23,500 employees
Market Cap
$44 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$14.7 billion

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