Program Manager - Performance & Budgets

Iberdrola • $116K — $145K *
Orange, CT 06477In-Person
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8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Technology, or related field
  • Preferred Master/MBA degree
  • At least 8 years of experience in workforce management, finance, or related area
  • Working knowledge of utility industry regulations
  • Proficiency with SAP fundamentals and Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI)

Responsibilities

  • Control and oversee Networks Operations headcount and external resources activity
  • Analyze financial impacts of promotions and organizational changes
  • Develop and manage performance metrics for Networks Operations
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners on workforce planning
  • Recommend and approve necessary internal labor adjustments
  • Establish approval processes for workforce management changes
  • Resolve issues with stakeholders including agencies and hiring managers

Benefits

  • Full-time office position
  • Opportunity for a bonus up to 16%
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams
  • Prospects for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Program Manager - Performance & Budgets
Location: Orange, CT

Reports to: Manager - Workforce Planning & Resource Management

Work Type: Office

The salary range for this position is based on experience level ranging from $116,000 to $145,000 plus up to 16% bonus

Job Summary:

Workforce Planning Program Manager works cross functionally to solicit, consolidate, analyze, and develop Networks Operations internal and external resource forecast. Manage and produce reporting to ensure Networks Operations achieves headcount and personnel including overtime and capitalized labor financial targets. Monitor and track cross functional arrangements required to address emerging needs and close talent gaps. Candidate must also possess strong negotiation skills and ability to collaborate.

Job Duties:
  • Control, direct, and oversee Networks Operations headcount and external resources activity. Including preparation and management of budget/REV/monthly reporting. Monitor variance root cause identifies plan for course correction and escalates information as needed.


  • Control promotions and organizational changes vs budget/REV and analyze financial impact to ensure alignment with financial targets.


  • Develop, manage, and enhance metrics to track Networks Operations performance. Identify trends, produce ad-hoc analysis as needed, and proactively engage with functional senior management to support greater enterprise value creation.


  • Works collaboratively with HR Business Partners in developing workforce plans.


  • Evaluate, recommend, and approve incremental internal labor required of current functions or internalization of activities that become core.


  • Establish the necessary process of position approval, changes, roles & responsibilities within workforce management.


  • Reconciliation and integration effort of existing and new partial resource plans in order to build comprehensive business cases aligned with regulatory, operational, and quality requirements as well as financial LTO needs.


  • Build Long Term Plan for Workforce, aligned with Rate Case, Union Agreement, company growth, productivity, and efficiency.


  • Guarantee that every initiative/budget/review will be communicated properly to leaders and impacted employees.


  • Control, direct, and oversee Networks Overtime and Capitalized Labor. Including preparation and management of budget/REV/monthly reporting. Monitor variance root cause identifies plan for course correction and escalates information as needed.


  • Develop and apply Avangrid processes and procedures related to steps required for the contractor's hiring process and contractors' compliance.


  • Control contractors' promotions and organizational changes vs baseline and analyze financial impact to ensure alignment with financial targets.


  • Establish the necessary process of contractors' approval, changes, roles & responsibilities within workforce management.


  • Work with Contract Management for current and future needs in the Embedded Contractors Frameworks that we support.


  • Supervise and continuously improve contractor recruitment operations, gatekeeper approval workflows, contractor systems and data governance, and cross functional stakeholder engagement to ensure efficiency, compliance, and business alignment.


  • Resolve any agency, SME or business issues providing support as needed.


  • Engage with different stakeholders: Agencies, Hiring Managers, SMEs, IT, HR, Advanced Planning, etc.


  • Identify processes efficiencies and automations.


  • Assist in organizing and maintaining databases or utilizing existing systems.


  • Assure that information regarding status of contractors and positions is documented, including history.


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human resources Information Technology, or related field.

  • Master/MBA degree preferred.


  • At least 8 years of experience in workforce management, finance, or a related area.


  • Working knowledge of utility industry regulation.


  • Proficiency with SAP fundamentals and processes preferred.


  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Power Point, Word, Power BI).


Skills/Abilities:

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.


  • Ability to convey complex issues and/or solutions to staff and business unit management and employees.


  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.


  • Strong ability to prioritize work and maintain good judgement in a rapidly changing environment.


  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to communicate and collaborate effectively and regularly with colleagues at all levels within the organization.


  • Ability to articulate with senior leaders (vice-presidents, directors, etc.).


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Mobility Information

Please 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.

Job Posting End Date:
August-24-2026

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