Senior Program Manager, Project Development, Transmission (Hybrid)

Our Team 

At Eversource, the Strategic Project Development Team is at the forefront of transforming the energy landscape. We’re driving innovation to integrate clean and renewable energy, enhance grid reliability and resilience, and make smart, forward-thinking investments that align with regional and corporate energy goals. If you're passionate about shaping the future of energy, this is where your impact begins. 

As a Senior Program Manager, you lead the charge of high-impact, strategic transmission projects. You’ll work across departments to bring major initiatives to life—developing strategies, building stakeholder relationships, and ensuring alignment with our Capital Plan. This is a high-visibility role where your leadership will directly influence the future of energy infrastructure in the region. 

The role is located in Hartford, CT. 

Essential Functions:  

• Drive strategic transmission project development from feasibility through permitting and construction, shaping internal policies and execution frameworks. 

• Take initiative and lead with autonomy, identifying opportunities, solving problems proactively, and advancing projects with minimal oversight. 

• Demonstrate a self-starter mindset, continuously improving processes and championing innovation across teams. 

• Navigate ambiguity with confidence, using sound judgment and strategic thinking to guide decisions and project direction. 

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Planning, Engineering, Siting, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and other departments to align with project goals and execution. 

• Define and track success metrics in partnership with leadership to measure project impact and ensure continuous improvement. 

• Develop and manage early-phase project schedules and budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and resource planning. 

• Monitor and interpret evolving energy policies, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities that influence project strategy and execution. 

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating alignment, information-sharing, and collaborative decision-making. 

• Represent Eversource Transmission at public meetings, regulatory hearings, and industry forums, serving as a trusted and knowledgeable spokesperson. 

• Support the development of business cases and explore innovative strategies to advance complex or high-impact initiatives. 

• Engage in stakeholder outreach, building trust and transparency through effective communication and relationship management. 

• Educate and empower internal teams, foster understanding of strategic project goals, and encourage cross-departmental collaboration. 

• Ensure compliance with safety and procurement standards, vetting all project strategies through the lens of operational excellence and corporate policy. 

• Participated in industry committees and working groups, contributing to broader energy sector initiatives and representing Eversource’s leadership in transmission development.  

Technical Knowledge/Skills 

• Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex, multi-phase infrastructure projects in fast-paced, collaborative envir