Senior Manager - Technical Projects
Reports to: Senior Director - Performance & Ctrl Ctr
Location: In Office, (5 Days) Orange CT, Rochester NY, Vestal NY
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:
· $148,160 - $185,200 (Orange, CT)
· $134,720 - $168,400 (Rochester, Vestal)
The Senior Manager – Technical Projects within the Projects and Processes Control Center organization leads technical project managers responsible for primarily delivering Energy Control Center-related projects. The Projects and Processes Control Center organization is responsible for executing critical Energy Control Center, Operational Technology (OT) systems and infrastructure, and related grid modernization projects (e.g., near real-time operating control systems, next-generation AMI, data center construction and relocation, substation automation, AAR/DLR) across Avangrid Networks. This position requires applying strategic thinking, technical expertise, and supervisory experience to execute projects in close collaboration with multiple organizations, particularly Electric and Gas Operations and Operational Smart Grids (e.g., Control Systems & Automation, Smart Metering, Infrastructure & Compliance, Telecommunications) across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides strategic direction to, and long-term planning for, their team
- Works with PPCC leadership to deliver on budgeting, team objectives and performance management, contractor and vendor management, performance reporting, portfolio management, and regulatory and contractual compliance
- Directs the execution of projects end-to-end from development through deployment and close-out including transition to operations as needed.
- Supports (and leads where needed) their project managers with cross-functional teams on the development of project scope, technical requirements, various plans (e.g., project, testing, training, cutover, transition, resource), and project close-out documentation including lessons learned
- Responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget including measurement and tracking of project plan progression, risks, and milestones
- Accountable for their team’s project financials, including budget development and variance tracking, benefit-cost analyses, and forecasts
- Spearheads innovative technical solutions for the department
- Advances the department’s technical knowledge and professional development
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience in Energy Control Center-related applications (e.g., EMS, SCADA, OMS, ADMS applications, iTOA) from the project management and/or operations side required
- Experience navigating procurement processes, including the development of RFPs and contract requirements, required.
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes required
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Smartsheet), Microsoft Office, and SAP required
- Demonstrated track record of driving decision-making, learning new technologies and systems, and building cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing technical teams (e.g., IT, OT, Energy Control Center) is strongly preferred
- Experience working in electric and/or gas utilities is strongly preferred
- Related certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, PE) preferred
Company:
AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY
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:
November-25-2026