Regulatory Project Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description

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 Manager’s contributions will focus on major 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

• 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

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• 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 five (5) or more 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.

Eversource Energy offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $121,400 to $134,900/year, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with you experience. Please check our career site for an overview of our benefits.

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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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.