Program Manager - Performance & Budgets

Program Manager - Performance & Budgets

Location: Orange, CT

Reports to: Manager - Workforce Planning & Resource Management

Work Type: Office

The salary range for this position is based on experience level ranging from $116,000 to $145,000 plus up to 16% bonus

Generous performance‑based bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and clear career advancement pathways

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Workforce Planning Program Manager works cross functionally to solicit, consolidate, analyz e, and develop Networks Operations internal and external resource forecast. Manage and produce reporting to ensure Networks Operations achieves headcount and personnel including overtime and capitalized labor financial targets. Monitor and track cross functional arrangements required to address emerging needs and close talent gaps. Candidate must also possess strong negotiation skills and ability to collaborate.

• ​ Control, direct, and oversee Networks Operations headcount and external resources activity. I ncluding preparation and management of budget/REV/monthly reporting. Monitor variance root cause identifies plan for course correction and escalates information as needed.
• C ontrol promotions and organizational changes vs budget/REV and analyze financial impact to ensure alignment with financial targe ts.
• Develop, manage, and enhance metrics to track Networks Operations performance. I den ti fy trends, produce ad-hoc analysis as needed, and proac ti vely engage with func ti onal senior management to support greater enterprise value crea ti on.
• Works collaboratively with HR Business Partners in developing workforce plans.
• Evaluate, recommend, and approve incremental internal labor required of current functions or internalization of activities that become core.
• Establish the necessary process of position approval, changes, roles & responsibilities within workforce management.
• Reconciliation and i ntegration effort of existing and new partial resource plans in order to build comprehensive business cases aligned with regulatory, operational, and quality requirements as well as financial LTO needs.
• Build Long Term Plan for Workforce, aligned with Rate Case, Union Agreement, company growth, productivity, and efficiency.
• Guarantee that every initiative/budget/review will be communicated properly to leaders and impacted employees.
• Control, direct, and oversee Networks Overtime and Capitalized Labor. Including preparation and management of budget/REV/monthly reporting. Monitor variance root cause identifies plan for course correction and escalates information as needed.
• D evelop and apply Avangrid processes and procedures related to steps required for the contractor’s hiring process and contractors’ compliance.
• Control contractors’ promotions and organizational changes vs baseline and analyze financial impact to ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Establish the necessary process of contractors’ approval, changes, roles & responsibilities within workforce management.
• Work with Contract Management for current and future needs in the Embedded Contractors Frameworks that we support.
• Supervise and continuously improve contractor recruitment operations, gatekeeper approval workflows, contractor systems and data governance, and cross functional stakeholder engagement to ensure efficiency, compliance, and business alignment.
• R esolve any agency, SME or business issues providing support as needed.
• Engage with different stakeholders: Agencies, Hiring Managers, SMEs, IT, HR, Advanced Planning, etc.
• Identify processes efficiencies and automations.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining databases or utilizing existing systems.
• Assure that information regarding status of contractors and positions is documented, including history.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human resources Information Technology, or related field.
• Master/ MBA degree preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in workforce management, finance, or a related area.
• Working knowledge of utility industry regulation.
• Proficiency with SAP fundamentals and processes preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Power Point, Word, Power BI).

• Analy ti cal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to convey complex issues and/or solu ti ons to staff and business unit management and employees.
• Ability to work independently, manage mul ti ple priori ti es and ti ght deadlines.
• Strong ability to prioritize work and maintain good judgement in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to communicate and collaborate effectively and regularly with colleagues at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to articulate with senior leaders (vice-presidents, directors, etc.).

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