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Avangrid Service Company Director - Infrastructure & Compliance in Vestal, New York

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $142,000 - $195,000

JOB SUMMARY:

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

Direct the operational Infrastructure, Governance and Compliance activities across the Operational Smart Grids (OSG) Networks electric and gas operating companies. Coordinate OSG risk management and Compliance program with Corporate and Global risk management activities. Develop an organization of 45+ internal and external resources with budgetary responsibilities.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of work - range of responsibilities):

  • General Management: Management position responsible for multiple layers of geographically dispersed staff. The candidate must have management, leadership, vendor negotiation and executive level presentation and communication skill abilities. Manages and mentors staff, as needed. (15 %)
  • Governance: Responsible to collaborate with other Avangrid stakeholders to develop a governance framework for the management of new and existing OSG programs and projects, including policies, procedures, and metrics. Define major milestones and performance evaluation criteria for Operational Smart Grids considering cost, schedule, and risk impacts. (15%)
  • Infrastructure: Responsible for managing the administration and support activities for the enterprise databases, distributed & central systems, storage platforms and end users for Avangrid (Networks, Electric & Gas). Ensures alignment with global infrastructure architecture and teams. (25%)
  • Financial: Manage, direct, and oversee all financial planning/results activity including the preparation and management of annual/quarterly/monthly CapEx and OpEx budgets. (CapEx $200m and OpEx $70m). (20% Primary)
  • Compliance and Operational Processes: This position is responsible for ensuring effective operational governance across technology domains ensuring auditable compliance. Develop and maintain programs, projects, procedures, measurements and metrics for compliance performance and system availability. Establish a self-assessment process for the OSG organization. Compliance requirements include but are not limited to: DHS, NIST, FERC, NERC, NPCC criteria, ISO, State Regulations, FTC, SEC, Executive Orders and other internal corporate policies. (25 %)

Education and Experience Minimum Requirements: Meet at least one of the following:
  • BS Technical related Degree* with 15+ yrs. technical and 7+ yrs. management experience.
  • MS/MBA Technical related Degree* with 10+ yrs. technical and 5+ yrs. management experience.

* Preferred Technical related Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical discipline.

Other desired preferences:
  • Experience in federal or state regulatory environments is preferred.
  • Experience and extensive knowledge with the regulatory compliance.(Example: NERC CIP)
  • Active Security clearance.
  • Control System knowledge and background.

Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to resolve complex problems and negotiate successful outcomes with direct and indirect organizational areas.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with a diverse group of key stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of compliance and other technologies as it impacts gas and electric network operations.
  • Effectively communication both in writing and orally at all levels of the organization for technical and nontechnical items.
  • Drives operational decision making and innovation that encourages balanced risk and judgment.
  • Promotes working relationships and develops talent across teams and geographical boundaries, building synergies, efficiencies, and shared learning.

Behavioral 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 Advanced
  • Initiative Advanced
  • Innovation & Creativity Advanced

2. Global Relationships:
  • Flexibility & Globalization Advanced
  • Customer Focus Advanced
  • Communicating & Influencing Advanced
  • Team Work Advanced

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

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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

Job Posting End Date:
July-9-2024

Minimum Salary: 142000.00 Maximum Salary: 195000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly

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