Manager - General Services

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● Provides technical expertise and leadership on various Company projects and programs associated with the General Services organization and its associated services. Manage all initiatives associated with the development and enhancement of General Services Systems (Archibus and others) and associated global integration requirements. Manages and coordinates various work activities of project teams. Provides periodic status reports to senior management and/or Steering Committees with respect to project/program progress.
• ● The candidate must have strong management and leadership skills, be skilled in vendor management, have strong presentation and communication skills, promote safety and have strong customer service skills.
• ● Estimate and approve General Services programs and project budgets in areas such as: Fleet, Facilities, Management Systems, Document Management, Business Support, Real Estate, Building Projects & Space Management, etc.
• ● Benchmark General Services related business processes performance at various levels. Interact with Avangrid Networks, Renewables and Gas Holdings teams to achieve best practices standardization across the Avangrid Companies in accordance with global standards at IBERDROLA S.A.
• ● Coordinates development of common processes and protocols for all General Services across Avangrid and IBERDROLA S.A..
• ● Works with management to advise and ensure programs/projects are consistent with corporate strategy and objectives. Consults on budget considerations and the economic impact for projects and programs. Prepares plans and budgets for projects and programs, as applicable. Monitors progress against the plans and budgets including periodic schedule and cost reporting reports.
• ● Acts as liaison between cross-functional project teams, involving many types of personnel. Holds regular project/program status meetings with project team. Ensures project team members accountable for results.
• ● Leads direct reports and project team members on projects and programs to accomplish day-to-day goals and provides expertise and immediacy of decision-making. As required, secures necessary resources (internal and/or external) to complete the assigned project.
• ● Manages and administers contracts including preparation and approval of change orders when appropriate. Participate in contract negotiations when necessary.
• ● Required Qualifications
• ● Bachelor's degree with 7 years relevant experience required.
• ● Minimum of 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• ● Strong organizational skills.
• ● Extensive project management skills (safety, planning, scope, integration, time, financial analysis, risk management, communications, human resources, quality, procurement, contract and contractor management).
• ● Ability to perform global benchmarking, estimate budgets and make cost-benefit analyses.
• ● Strategic thinking, ability to identify clear goals and priorities that drive achievement of the Company Mission.
• ● Flexibility and adaptation. Ability to drive and sustain change.
• ● Commitment, ability to follow-through and meet project deadlines.
• ● Geographic mobility. Ability to travel on a weekly basis.
• ● Company: AVANGRID MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC.

Benefits

• ● Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• ● Generous performance based bonuses
• ● % 401(k) match
• ● Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• ● Tuition reimbursement
• ● Professional development and clear career advancement pathways
• ● For more information please visit: Benefits - Avangrid
• ● Responsible for managing the full scope of various programs and projects on behalf of the Company associated with General Services organization, services, programs and projects. Approve and control General Services programs and projects budgets. Responsible for bench marking and improving General Services processes at Avangrid level. Participate and provide support on global benchmarking studies for best practices identification, standardization and implementation. Supervise and mentor direct reports, and coordinate engagement of other project team members and stakeholders.