Associate Project Manager, Regulatory

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The Associate Regulatory Project Manager will support a team that is dedicated to assisting the Rates, Revenue and Regulatory Requirements organization across three state jurisdictions (CT, MA, NH). The Associate Project Manager will plan and coordinate the preparation and support of regulatory filings in partnership with various teams and managers. The Associate Project Manager’s contributions will focus on regulatory filings as well as new, emerging and cross functional business initiatives across Eversource’s 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: 

• Assigned to support several different regulatory initiatives and proceedings and will be expected to work closely with a variety of staff, teams and managers. 
• Will work under primary direction of the Manager, Regulatory Project Management with secondary direction from Directors and senior leadership within the Rates and Revenue Requirements organization based on projects to which they are assigned.
• Supports 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. Manage preparation of responses to data 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
• Works effectively as a team with others in the organization including Rate and Revenue Requirement staff in all regulated jurisdictions, Legal, Accounting and Engineering.
• Handles 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:

Technical Knowledge/Skill: 

• Requires knowledge of regulatory, legislative, and industry trends in the energy sector and utility operations, including advances in technology and the resulting impact on the state and region.
• Demonstrated ability in working across functional / organizational boundaries is desirable.  Strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with concepts related to emerging utility technologies (e.g. distributed energy, grid modernization, storage, etc.) is highly desirable. Knowledge and experience of accounting and finance principles, with application to utilities preferred. 
• Knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability in areas of financial reporting and analyses.

Education: 

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

Experience: 

• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience

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

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Vaccination Information:

Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource’s HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.