Manager, Portfolio Planning CMS (Waltham)

About usEvery day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.At National Grid Ventures, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are celebrated. We utilize the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities.National Grid is hiring a Manager, Portfolio Planning CMS. This hybrid role sits in our Waltham, MA office and will travel to various sites within MA.Job PurposeAs Manager, Portfolio Planning & CMS Program Compliance, you will help shape how National Grid plans, prioritizes, and delivers some of its most important compliance and customer-facing work. In this highly visible role, you will bring together CMS compliance, inspection, remediation, meter change, regulator, and appointment-driven programs into a clear, integrated view of performance, risk, resources, timing, and customer impact.This is a great opportunity for a collaborative, data-driven leader who enjoys solving complex problems, building strong partnerships, and turning insights into action. You will work closely with Field Operations, Customer, IT, Dispatch/Scheduling, Finance, Resource Planning, Analytics, Regulatory, Asset Management, and senior leadership to strengthen governance routines, remove barriers, and keep mandated work on track. In this role, your impact will be seen in stronger compliance confidence, better meter change execution, improved portfolio predictability, clearer field and customer coordination, and decision-ready reporting that highlights risks, impacts, and corrective actions.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, operations, data analytics, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.Ideally brings 5+ years of experience in portfolio planning, resource planning, program management, project management, utility operations, capital planning, compliance program management, or regulatory program delivery.Brings, or is eager to build, a strong understanding of CMS, gas operations, field execution, mandated inspection / remediation programs, appointment-driven work, meter change delivery, and utility compliance programs.Thrives in ambiguous environments and can influence cross-functional decisions while building alignment across operational, customer, IT, finance, regulatory, and executive stakeholders.Strong understanding of workplan development, capacity planning, scheduling, portfolio governance, forecast management, cost / unit performance, risk management, and executive reporting.Uses data and analytics to spot performance gaps, develop practical corrective actions, and explain business impacts clearly and succinctly.Communicates clearly and confidently, translating complex operational, compliance, and portfolio issues into concise recommendations for leadership.Leads and develops people through clear objectives, coaching, accountability, recognition, and a commitment to continuous growth.Commitment to safety, customer focus, inclusion and diversity, compliance, continuous improvement, and National Grid values.Preferred Systems / Process FamiliarityPower BI / CMS Program Summary / operational reportingSurvey123 and field inspection data workflowsSalesforce / Field Service / CSS / customer and field work systemsSAP / PowerPlan / Copperleaf financial and portfolio dataEnterprise Maximo / work management systemsSharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365 collaboration toolsSalaryNew England MA $142,000 - $167,000 a yearNational Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.