Lead Program Manager Corporate Safety Position Available In Suffolk, New York

Lead Program Manager Corporate Safety

Location:

Melville, NY, US, 11747

Division:

SHE, Risk & Compliance – NY

Job Type:

Full Time

Requisition Number:

66413

Department:

Job Function:

Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience
About us National Grid is hiring a Lead Program Manager, Safety Management for our Safety Management department in Upstate or Downstate NY Every 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. Job Purpose The Program Manager, Safety will support the management and governance of the various Safety Programs & Policies, safety documentation, safety communications, and other key safety components. Specifically, the Program Manager will develop recommendations to drive increased quality and operational efficiencies. Key Accountabilities

Program Management:

Evaluate and facilitate the improvement for applicable safety programs and processes. Support the governance and maintenance of the safety management system and processes.

Utility Operations Experience:

Demonstrated knowledge of Electric and/or Gas operations tasks, methods, and the associated workplace hazards. Fundamental knowledge of state and federal statutes and rules pertaining to Electric and Gas Utility

Project Management:

Develop or support development of project plans for safety programs, improvement initiatives, including identifying impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, and quality control measures.

Change Management:

Create strategies and action plans, including training and reporting, to effectively implement safety programs and adopt change.
Stakeholder engagement and relationship building: Identify and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (i.e., union and non-union employees/leaders, contractors, and key safety organizations). Benchmarking to keep abreast of current safety issues impacting worker safety.
Process Improvement and problem solving: Proactively identify and implement changes to enhance performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of safety processes.

Communication:

Support development and execution of safety communication strategies and plans to drive safety culture and change
Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a science/engineering, safety, or other business field from an accredited institution
2-4 years’ experience in Utility Operations.
Strong project management experience and expertise with strong working knowledge and experience in program management principles, tools and techniques.
Possess excellent organizational and planning skills with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex, major initiatives of significant scope, including unconventional projects.
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally to the organization; may include negotiation and presentation skills.
Demonstrates the ability to network internally and externally and to develop successful, long-lasting business partnerships with others and seeks to understand and challenge business scenarios to the benefit of all parties.
Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity