Manager - Technical Processes at Avangrid in Portland, Maine

Job Description:

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $130,367 - $153,374
Work Type:Office
Location: Augusta ME - Portland ME


Scope of Work - Main duties, settings, geography, reporting relationships, other relationships:


Working with both local and global partners, Technical systems will lead Avangrid in the development, execution and continuous improvement related to all technical systems. Technical systems will regularly review business needs and work to develop solutions to meet those requirements. Technical Systems is also the owner of the Global SAP PM Module for Avangrid supporting the needs of the users while maintaining global compliance.


Technical Systems supports all Avangrid Networks local SAP environments in terms of Access Provisioning and SAP Security. Understanding the needs of the local SAP clients as well as performing duties in such a manner to meet all regulatory, internal as well as external audit requirements.


This position reports to the Senior Director Process & Systems, part of the Process and Technology (P&T) business area.


MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


1. Team Leadership and Management: Supervise and guide the team, providing direction, training, and professional development.


2. Strategy Development: Develop long-term strategies and plans for process optimization, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.


3. Cross-Company Relationship: Collaborate with other departments such as engineering, operations, IT, HR and compliance to ensure effective integration of processes and procedures.


4. Communication and Reporting: Maintain clear and effective communication with the team, senior management, and other stakeholders, providing regular reports on progress, challenges, and achievements.


5. Lead the definition of the Avangrid Networks IT Applications Roadmap jointly with IT and the various Business Areas.


6. Coordinate and prioritize the IT Systems demand, with a special focus on mobility, to obtain continuous efficiencies and provide technological solutions.


7. Standardize IT applications over time as opportunities arise.


8. Comply with Global SAP-PM data ownership responsibilities including annual role certification.


9. Develop Local SAP Roles Administration functions (roles creation, maintenance, testing and control) (Local UIL, NY-CCS, ME-Smart Care).


10. Manage Access Provisioning to Network systems and compensating controls.


11. Monitor and measure IT solutions usage adherence by business areas.


12. Provide continuous training and support to users related to the Mobility systems.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:


Education & Experience Required:


•Bachelor's degree required or an associate degree with 5 years of relevant experience required.
•A minimum of 2 year of program/project/process management experience.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point).
•General knowledge and experience of Gas/Electric Operation/Utilities sector.


Preferences:


•Knowledge of Information Technology design, architecture, and data virtualization.
•Understanding of regulatory and audit controls
•A Change Management, PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma Certification(s) is a plus.
•Project Management Certificate / General Knowledge of Project Management.


Skills/Abilities:


•Strong problem solving and analytical skills and an ability to multi-task.
•Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
•Demonstrated ability to manage people
•Ability to work with all levels of the organization


CORE COMPETENCIES:


•Develop Self & Others
•Empower to Grow
•Collaborate & Share
•Be a role model
•Focus to achieve results
•Be Agile


Competency Requirements:


It is preferred that for this job, the candidate fulfills the requirements in terms of levels indicated below.


1. Delivering for the Business:
•Global view of the Business - Advanced
•Achieving Results and Continuous Improvements - Competent
•Initiative - Advanced
•Innovation & Creativity - Competent


2. Global Relationships:
•Flexibility & Globalization - Competent
•Customer Focus - Competent
•Communicating & Influencing - Advanced
•Teamwork - Competent


3. Managing People:
•Team Management - Advanced
•Developing Others - Competent


AVANGRID employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency,
may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties.



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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country


AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com


Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables



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