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National Grid is hiring a Strategic Workforce Development, Post-Secondary Education Specialist & Program Manager, based out of Waltham, MA. More specifically, design and execute the Clean Energy Careers Academy (college/university strategic pillar) in collaboration with our education, collaborative partners.. Proactively build and maintain effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders to help ensure ownership of and engagement in execution of the Clean Energy Careers Academy as part of the overall Strategic Workforce Development Strategy, with a focus on employee resource groups (ERGs) and the global DEI team.. Bachelor’s degree is required (MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred) with demonstrated 6+ years’ experience as a project and program leader.. Leads the Clean Energy Careers Academy (post-secondary strategic pillar) across New England Jurisdiction.

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National Grid is hiring a Strategic Workforce Development, Post-Secondary Education Specialist & Program Manager, based out of Waltham, MA This is a Hybrid Role and based in Massachusetts Job Purpose The purpose of this role is to support of the development and design for and execution of key, strategic initiatives in furtherance of our Clean Energy Careers Academy as part of New England Jurisdiction’s first-ever comprehensive Strategic Workforce Development Strategy, with a focus on building a sustainable pipeline of diverse talent to establish a workforce which represents the communities we serve, and to develop, cultivate, and leverage relationships with community-based and community-minded partners. Key Accountabilities <ul><li>Support the development and design of New England Jurisdiction’s first-ever comprehensive Strategic Workforce Development Strategy, including strategic initiatives and multi-year roadmap to ensure Jurisdiction is positioned to leverage a pipeline of diverse talent, culminating in a workforce which reflects the communities we serve.</li><li>Help to ensure our Strategic Workforce Development Strategy is effectively designed and fit for purpose, leveraging available resources, and employing innovative, forward-thinking best practices. More specifically, design and execute the Clean Energy Careers Academy (college/university strategic pillar) in collaboration with our education, collaborative partners.</li><li>Collaborate with our education partner professors on Clean Energy projects and research to support business needs.</li><li>Design and implement a robust mentoring program for participating students from colleges and universities.</li><li>Support the development of a methodology to track short-term and long-term performance and effectiveness and use benchmarking insights to identify key areas for performance improvements to be sustained over time.</li><li>Support the establishment of an effective program governance, driving quality, performance, and progress to achieve goals and mitigate risks.</li><li>Engage and cultivate long-term, collaborate with external partners (e.g., education institutions, community organizations and non-profits) and other key external stakeholders (e.g., business and industry groups, government and regulatory agencies, and policymakers) to ensure their voices and those of the community are represented in our strategy and best practices are employed.</li><li>Proactively build and maintain effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders to help ensure ownership of and engagement in execution of the Clean Energy Careers Academy as part of the overall Strategic Workforce Development Strategy, with a focus on employee resource groups (ERGs) and the global DEI team.</li><li>Support the develop and implementation of an effective communications strategy (internal and external) to promote awareness of and provide timely visibility and garner support/volunteers for the Strategic Workforce Development strategic initiatives and activities.</li><li>Support development of our scholarship program, co-ops, internship and full-time employment placement initiatives.</li><li>Support the research, application process and administration of grant opportunities to support the expansion of the Clean Energy Academies, with a focus on the Clean Energy Careers Academy.</li><li>Support design and implementation of retention strategy.</li><li>Travel, in some cases, for in person communications with key strategic partners and community-based stakeholders. </li></ul>Knowledge & Experience Requirements <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree is required (MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred) with demonstrated 6+ years’ experience as a project and program leader.</li><li>Knowledge and experience in developing and executing workforce development programs, and experience in managing significant projects or programs.</li><li>Demonstrated grant writing experience.</li><li>Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including influencing, communications, leadership, diligence, and project management.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities; organized, detail oriented, able to make independent decisions with high degree of confidence</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop successful, long-lasting business relationships/partnerships with others.</li><li>Strategic thinking skills and capabilities to develop long-term strategy for sustainable results. </li></ul>Competency Requirements <ul><li>Program development and execution.</li><li>Manage complex, diverse projects effectively using learned techniques, best practices, and approaches.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills: leadership, communication, facilitation.</li><li>Collaborating and influencing (internally and externally).</li><li>Strong organizational skills.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with project management experience.</li><li>Acting strategically, planning for the longer term.</li><li>Driving results, making sustained improvements.</li><li>Proven experience in identifying, assessing, and managing risks.</li><li>Stakeholder engagement and management.</li><li>Building external / internal relationships. </li></ul>Job Dimensions <ul><li>Leads the Clean Energy Careers Academy (post-secondary strategic pillar) across New England Jurisdiction.</li><li>Helps to ensure achievement of Strategic Workforce Development Strategy targets and milestones. </li></ul>Leadership Qualities Required <ul><li>Start and finish with the customer in mind</li><li>Strategic and critical thinking</li><li>Demonstrate strong communications</li><li>Deliver excellent performance</li><li>Lead through ambiguity and change</li><li>Think and act commercially</li><li>Lead, motivate, coach, challenge, and inspire diverse teams</li><li>Living the Values – Doing the Right Thing; Find a Better Way; Make it Happen </li></ul>More Information Salary $150,000 - $177,000 a year Salary commensurate with location and experience 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 an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.  We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.  National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

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