Program Manager, Strategic Project Development (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource

Westwood, MA

Full Time

Posted September 18, 2026

$124k - $138k

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Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

Eversource is hiring a Program Manager, Strategic Project Development, Transmission located out of the Westwood, MA office.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of a portfolio of strategic ESMP transmission and substation projects from early-stage development to hand off to Project Management Organization (prior to traditional project lifecycle)
Oversee a cross-functional project team including, System Planning, Engineering, Siting, Real Estate, Legal, Project Management, Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Affairs, and other internal stakeholders to establish and organize ongoing development plan
Ensures that all strategic solutions are vetted in a manner consistent with the Company’s safety and procurement policies and programs
Works with the appropriate departments to develop schedules and budget of ESMP strategic projects in early-stage development and is responsible for the implementation, prior to execution
Supports development and documentation of Company Policies related to development and execution of strategic transmission projects addressing items such as feasibility, planning, siting, permitting, construction, etc.
Focus on both internal and external collaboration
Maintains familiarity with current and upcoming Policies and Programs that could facilitate Transmission Development
Works with the Manager/Director to develop metrics by which to evaluate the success of transmission projects and continues to track project-level and ESMP program progress; and collaborates with other Program Managers and Senior Program Managers within Strategic Project Development team when needed
Facilitate discussions with key stakeholders to assure alignment and key information exchange to advance Strategic Transmission Projects
Assists with representing Eversource Transmission on committees, groups, associations, or other efforts consistent with Strategic Projects
Assists with representing Eversource Transmission at public meetings, regulatory hearings, town hall meetings, and any special meetings that may occur
Ensures Manager and Director of Strategic Project Development are briefed regularly on the status of job responsibilities for the development of strategic projects and status of action items

Requirements

Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership & accountability

Benefits & Perks

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:
$124,130.00-$137,920.00