Job Description

Role and Scope of Position:

Will support a team that is dedicated to assisting the Rates, Revenue and Regulatory Requirements organization across three state jurisdictions (CT, MA, NH). Plan, coordinate and supervise the preparation and support of regulatory filings in partnership with various teams and managers. The Project Managers contributions will focus on major regulatory filings as well as new, emerging and cross functional business initiatives across Eversources regulated jurisdictions. Examples of project areas include regulatory activity related to grid modernization, distributed generation tariffs, electric vehicle programs, regulatory requirements related to corporate transactions and rate cases.

Essential Functions:

* Provides support to several different regulatory initiatives and proceedings and works closely with a variety of staff, teams and managers.
* Leads development of filings that establish a level of revenue requirements that supports a reasonable rate of return for shareholders. Filings are typically new cost recovery dockets, regulatory approval for new business initiatives, or rate cases. Coordinates, aligns and prepares research, testimony and supporting exhibits in collaboration with expert witnesses. Manages preparation of responses to information requests.
* Supports financial, regulatory and policy research in support of regulatory activities. Research will support development of regulatory strategies, cost recovery proposals and utility business models.
* Develops written reports and presentations for all levels of management, including Senior Management.
* Leads development of written comments in support of Company positions pertaining to regulatory investigations, rulemakings and other policy activities.
* Works effectively as a team with others in the organization including Rate and Revenue Requirement staff in all regulated jurisdictions, Legal, Accounting, Regulatory Affairs and essentially all other business areas of the company as it relates to regulatory outcomes.
* Manages preparation of regulatory deliverables in an ethical manner. Ensures regulatory deliverables reflect accounting and regulatory practices and financial principles used in general industry, as well as those unique to utilities. Work products must be able to withstand challenges from opposing parties.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

* Requires demonstrated ability to lead complex cross functional projects, managing deliverables at all levels of a company.
* Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement project management best practices related to successfully managing project scope, schedule, and budget.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of regulatory, legislative, and industry trends in the energy sector and utility operations desired, including advances in technology and the resulting impact on the state and region.
* Knowledge and experience of accounting and finance principals, with application to utilities preferred.
* Knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability in areas of financial reporting and analyses desired.

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, closely related discipline or equivalent experience
* MBA preferred.

Experience:

* Minimum of eight (8) years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of educational background and relevant work experience

Working Conditions:

* Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
* Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
* Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Mental Aspects:

* Work includes analyzing, planning, organizing, evaluating and documenting.
* This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is frequently performed under time pressure while involving significant business commitments.

Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:

Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities

* Know the business plan and how your role connects to it
* Identify problems, issues; take responsibility for resolution
* Set high standards for self; deliver quality performance
* Raise ideas for improvement
* Communicate, communicate, communicate

Build Trusting Relationships

* Follow through on commitments made to manager, colleagues, and customers.
* Address difficult or controversial issues and encourage others to do the same.
* Have honest dialogue with others

Manage and Develop People

* Set performance goals that align with department and company goals
* Meet regularly with your supervisor/manager to discuss your performance
* Seek opportunities to develop skills and gain knowledge through on the job opportunities, i.e. working on projects, attending meetings, etc.

Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration

* Work collaboratively within and across the organization to achieve One Company and other goals
* Recognize and address cross functional implications of your work

Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce

* Incorporate the diverse ideas and perspectives of team, colleagues, and customers in your work

Lead Change

* Proactively seek out opportunities to improve business performance and customer service.
* Respond positively to new demands or circumstances
* Exhibit a can-do attitude to support changes in priorities and work processes

Focus on the Customer

* Deliver superior service to our customers, both internal and external, in a reliable, attentive, courteous, quality, proactive and timely manner

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1