Job PurposeThe Principal Analyst will report directly to the department Vice President, driving data-driven improvements in performance and process for a department consisting primarily of engineering professionals. The analyst will be responsible for translating and reporting on complex technical topics to a variety of audiences, developing and tracking metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring regulatory and safety compliance, and coordinating/preparing content for/running departmental leadership and all hands meetings in line with established cadences.
Key Accountabilities- Collaborate with Directors to develop and track, objectives, metrics, and Key Performance Indicators for their teams, using tools such as PowerBI and PowerAutomate.
- Drive continuous improvement in department-wide safety, compliance, regulatory, and Procure2Pay metrics.
- Organize weekly and monthly performance review meetings and monthly all-hands meetings, including agendas, presentation content, speaker coordination, attendance tracking, and action item follow-up.
- Lead the preparation of executive-facing inputs summarizing department performance and priorities for monthly enterprise performance meetings.
- Coordinate and finalize department responses for a variety of internal reports and requests, integrating stakeholder input and ensuring a polished, accurate, and consistent final deliverable.
- Ensure consistent application of department and company policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and support delivery of annual cross-team, in-person events, including the Engineers' Week Celebration, EAM&E Engineering Summits, and NY Electric Leadership offsites.
- Serve as Business Continuity Planner for department by maintaining readiness plans and coordinating continuity activities and documentation.
- Organize department change network to drive effective communication, alignment, and adoption of key initiatives.
- Manage relationship between department and supporting functions (e.g. IT, Finance, People & Culture, Procurement/Accounts Payable, NGV, Customer, Digital).
- Collaborate across departments and support functions to improve knowledge sharing and processes in support of Directors.
- Support the identification, development, and execution of cost-efficiency initiatives.
- Represent the company in industry and regulatory working groups as appropriate, ensuring focus on and attainment of business goals and objectives.
- Maintain the department SharePoint site and employee onboarding materials to ensure information is current and accessible.
- Develops and provides training to employees as needed to ensure readiness for new initiatives, policies, and evolving team needs.
Qualifications- A Bachelor's Degree in any relevant field.
- 16 year of experience relevant to the role, or 15 years of experience plus a relevant master's degree.
- Expertise in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and advanced Microsoft tools such as PowerBI and PowerAutomate.
- Experience in change management and performance improvement.
- Ability to understand, communicate, and simplify complex technical topics to a variety of audiences.
- Knowledge of relevant industry practice, standards and legislation.
- Knowledge of current trends within the industry and developments in legislation or regulation.
- Knowledge of National Grid's business operations, company policies and practices.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Adapts approach based on the audience's needs and tailor's messages accordingly.
- Actively builds and maintains a network of relationships beyond normal business contacts.
- Works autonomously and proactively implements changes to enhance performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of processes, while challenging existing engineering procedures and identifying areas for improvement.
- Receptive to change and willing to adjust ideas or opinions based on new information or contrary evidence.
More InformationSalary: $147,000.00 - $172,000.00 USD annuallyNational 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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