Senior Analyst,Program Workplan Management of UNY Programs

About us

National Grid is hiring a Senior Analyst for our UNY Programs organization in Syracuse or Albany NY.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Change Delivery, this key role will support the UNY Remote Methane Detector program providing end to end process management, insightful data analysis and interpretation, workplan forecasting & seamless cross-functional teamwork. This individual will need to understand the drivers that impact the business, including financial, regulatory, operational, capital, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Accountabilities

Overseeing the complete process for the Remote Methane Detector program

Forecasting, managing, and executing program tasks to ensure successful program delivery

Coordinating schedules and activities to meet regulatory requirements, budget constraints, work performance standards, productivity metrics, and customer expectations

Executing inventory intake and collaborating logistics with warehousing facility and install contractor

Reviewing invoices for accuracy related to the program

Assisting with change management related to alarm detection

Collaborating with the leadership team to identify opportunities for operational efficiency improvements

Fostering strong working relationships with colleagues to ensure consistent operational performance support, particularly in areas such as policy, strategy, and information systems.

Staying informed about regulatory changes in the energy industry to optimize best practices for Remote Methane Detectors

Providing technical guidance, support, and coaching to enhance knowledge and technical understanding within the discipline

Developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders to share best practices and guarantee timely project delivery

Challenging current practices and continuously seeking improved methods to enhance work efficiency

Technical/Interpersonal Experience

Ability to analyze and document business processes for automation opportunities

Knowledge of integrating RPA solutions with other applications and systems (Ex: APIs, databases)

Skills in implementing error handling and logging mechanisms in RPA workflows.

Proficient in testing RPA solutions to ensure reliability and performance

Understanding of change management processes to handle updates and modifications in automated workflows

Ability to effectively communicate with Key Stakeholders on process change

Ability to write scripts for automating tasks and processes, including file handling and data extraction

Experience in working with APIs and web services for data retrieval and integration

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of 1 years of work experience in Analytical and/or Project Management experience

Proficient in Office 365 programs such Excel, Word, Outlook

Knowledge of National Grid policies and processes and how to apply them effectively

Experience of managing project teams and projects independently

Experience with forecasting workplans preferred

A valid driver’s license is required

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Upstate NY Salary: $95,000 - $112,000 a year

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.