Overview

The Program Planning Manager is tasked with leading a team of Senior Planning Analysts in managing capital programs within the Substation Operations portfolio. The Program Planning section develops project plans to achieve annual budgeted cash flows and manages those projects from their initiation through planning, execution, monitoring/control, and project close. The Program Planning Manager is the lead in advanced planning and coordination across the portfolio. This is critical in procuring necessary equipment and services, and in securing required system equipment outages and labor resources to successfully execute the plan. Additionally, the Program Planning Manager plays a lead role in monitoring portfolio execution in terms of scope, schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• At Con Edison we have, and we all need to take special interest in our customers, both within the company and externally. As an employee, you need to commit to these ideals of developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers and improve value for all our stakeholders.
• Ensures implementation of the company Safety, Health and Environmental (EH&S) programs for employees whose work is directed. Ensures that safe work practices are followed, and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
• Ensure adherence to the Companys Equal Opportunity policies. Through leadership practices ensure there is a respectful work environment amongst team members and respect for all cultural and physical differences of others.
• The ability to drive positive change and facilitate buy in from the organizations customers and direct reports. Be an engaged change leader for process and system improvements. This will enable the Substation Planning Department to manage projects efficiently in order to meet or exceed its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Adheres to company policy, procedures, and specifications to ensure that routine scheduled and unplanned maintenance on substation equipment is completed as outlined within SSO and Engineering guidelines.
• Oversees the prioritization, planning and scheduling of projects within the Substation Operations capital programs.
• Provide support as needed and attend customers Business and Safety Meetings and/or Major Project Status Meetings on a periodic basis to improve the customer experience.
• Reviews Engage work plans to ensure consistency amongst planners within the group.
• Provide support to the operating organizations during system emergencies by redirecting the resources of the group to assist in the fullest possible extent.
• Collaborates with SSO Area Managers to make certain materials and equipment are available to complete planned work.
• Strives for a balance work schedule of all maintenance activities and works closely with FP&A to monitor and track actuals versus budgeted plans.
• Promotes cross-functional training within the group to develop knowledge and skillsets amongst the Senior Planning Analysts.
• Provides input in developing maintenance and capital outage schedules.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments e.g. working on special projects as needed with cross organizational teams to continue forward momentum growth and positive change and assuming General Managers delegation when required.
• Coordinates with the Support and Procurement team to ensure that existing contracts meet maintenance needs.
• Must ensure that the Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools are incorporated into daily work activities.
• Communicates with Construction, Project, and Program Managers about proper resource allocation of mechanics.
• The ability to drive positive change and facilitate buy in from the organizations customers and direct reports. Be an engaged change leader for process and system improvements
• Develop and deliver clear job roles and expectations across the section. Assist in the recruitment, selection and development of personnel. This includes annual checkpoints, reviews, recommend salary adjustments, promotion, transfers, and discharges.
• Assist in the development of training curriculum and oversee the effectiveness. Ensure compliance with training attendance goal. Provide challenging and stretch tasks and assignments and ensure opportunities for the development of all employees in helping them reach their full potential in the Company.
• Provide support to the operating organizations during system emergencies by redirecting the resources of the group to assist in the fullest possible extent.
• Must be committed to fostering a Zero Accident Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Achieving Operational Excellence and Developing an effective Cost Management Culture and Enhancing customers experience.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and And 8 years' Experience in Project Management, Engineering, Maintenance, Construction, and/or Operations (i.e., Electric, Gas, Central Operations etc.)
• or
• Master's Degree and And 6 years' Experience in Project Management, Engineering, Maintenance, Construction, and/or Operations (i.e., Electric, Gas, Central Operations etc.)

Relevant Work Experience

• Must possess strong leadership skills, people skills, and initiative to champion change and have the ability to influence others in order to improve the management process. Required
• Must be able to exercise independent and assess the ability to render sound business decisions. Required
• Must be well organized, detailed orientated, flexible to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Required
• Must possess superior oral, written and presentation communication skills and be able to effectively interact with customers, support staff, subordinates and various levels of management. Required
• Must be familiar with disciplinary process and arbitration process. Preferred
• 6 years' supervisory experience. Preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with substation equipment and procedures are strongly preferred. Preferred
• Knowledge in Maximo and Engage software packages. Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Project Demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Demonstrated written communication skills
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead/manage others
• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Excellent organizational skills
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.

Licenses And Certfications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Consolidated Edison is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Con Edison is a federal contractor subject to VEVRAA and desires to receive priority referrals of protected veterans. To learn about your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Minimum Salary: 140000.00 Maximum Salary: 190000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly