ISO New England

Project Manager

ISO New England • $97K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or relevant field.
  • Preferred Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, Agile, Scrum Master certifications.
  • Experience in leading cross-departmental projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
  • Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and risks.
  • Demonstrated initiative and ownership in delivering results.

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects through the full lifecycle from planning to closeout.
  • Develop and maintain project scope, schedules, and budgets.
  • Facilitate meetings and discussions to ensure project momentum.
  • Partner with stakeholders across various business areas for project delivery.
  • Identify and address project risks and competing priorities.
  • Communicate project status and significant issues to stakeholders.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and best practices in project management.

Benefits

  • Stable, mission-driven workplace with meaningful impact.
  • Engaged work environment valuing inclusion and collaboration.
  • Robust benefits package including enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support.
  • Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional development.
  • Wellness programs and onsite gym access.
  • Flexible work hours and a hybrid work environment.
  • Minimal travel and distance-based relocation assistance.
Full Job Description
ISO New England is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that support technology modernization, operational improvements, market systems, enterprise applications, and business transformation efforts across the organization.

This role works closely with stakeholders throughout the company to plan, coordinate, and execute projects that deliver meaningful business outcomes. Successful candidates are organized, proactive, relationship-oriented leaders who take ownership of their projects and help teams navigate complex challenges from initiation through implementation.

What we offer you:
  • A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters
  • A highly engaged work environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and employee safety and wellbeing
  • Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus
  • Robust benefits package, including:
    • Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support
    • Tuition reimbursement and professional development
    • Wellness programs, including an onsite gym
    • Flexible work hours
    • Employee Business Networks
    • Free coffee at our onsite café
  • Hybrid work environment (3 days/week onsite)
  • Distance-based relocation assistance available
  • Minimal Travel


How you will make an Impact
  • Lead projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, implementation, and closeout.
  • Develop and maintain project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, and resource plans.
  • Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and decision-making discussions to maintain project momentum and accountability.
  • Partner with stakeholders across Information Technology, Market Operations, System Operations, Settlements, System Planning and other business areas to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Identify and proactively address project risks, obstacles, dependencies, and competing priorities.
  • Communicate project status, key decisions, and significant issues to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Support organizational prioritization efforts by providing project insight and delivery expertise.
  • Contribute to lessons learned, continuous improvement activities, and best practices within the Project Management organization.


What we are looking for
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or other relevant field.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification is preferred
  • Experience leading projects involving multiple stakeholders, teams, or departments.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to build productive working relationships and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
  • Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accountability for project outcomes.
  • Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and commitment to delivering results.
  • Desired but Not Required:
    • Experience leading technology, operational improvement, enterprise application, or business process initiatives.
    • Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC), enterprise applications, cloud technologies, or business systems.
    • Experience working with cross-functional business and technical teams.
    • Experience with Atlassian tools, including Jira, Advanced Roadmaps, and Confluence


This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).

The expected salary range for this position is $97,000 - $120,000 per year. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision), flexible spending and health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions and a student debt benefit, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, critical illness and hospital indemnity benefits, paid time off, paid leave, a wellness program, an employee assistance program and other great company perks.

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This is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides outside of the U.S., relocation will be required.

About ISO New England

ISO New England Inc. is an independent, non-profit Regional Transmission Organization, headquartered in Holyoke, Massachusetts, serving Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. ISO-NE oversees the operation of New England's bulk electric power system and transmission lines, generated and transmitted by its member utilities, as well as Hydro-Québec, NB Power, the New York Power Authority and utilities in New York state, when the need arises. ISO-NE is responsible for reliably operating New England's 32,000 megawatt bulk electric power generation and transmission system. One of its major duties is to provide tariffs for the prices, terms, and conditions of the energy supply in New England. ISO New England's stated mission is to protect the health of New England's economy and the well-being of its people by ensuring the constant availability of electricity, today and for future generations. ISO New England ensures the day-to-day reliable operation of New England's bulk power generation and transmission system, oversees the administration of the region's wholesale electricity markets, and manages the regional planning processes. ISO-NE was created in 1997 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as a replacement for the New England Power Pool, which was created in 1971. The ISO-NE grid does not extend to remote parts of eastern and northern Maine in Washington and Aroostook Counties. In these areas, residents receive their electricity from Canadian providers such as NB Power and Hydro-Québec.
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