Program Manager, Transmission Business Development

Eversource Energy

. Assist in identifying and pursuing non-traditional transmission development opportunities, including competitive RFPs, federal funding programs, grants, and emerging development pathways .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business and technical development within the transmission utility industry, with a strong focus on competitive proposal development and federal funding programs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop strategic recommendations aligned with organizational goals.

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Transmission Utility Industry KnowledgeCompetitive Proposal DevelopmentFederal Funding ProgramsCross-Functional Team LeadershipAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentTechnical DevelopmentCompetitive RFPsGrant WritingInvestment RecommendationsStrategic PlanningRegulatory ComplianceProposal SubmissionNegotiation SkillsEconomic Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam CollaborationCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Electric Power IndustryCompetitive Procurement ProcessesRegulatory RegimesIndustry TrendsPublic Funding Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in identifying and pursuing non-traditional transmission development opportunities, including competitive RFPs, federal funding programs, grants, and emerging development pathways
Assist in developing and executing strategies to grow Eversource’s Transmission business
Lead cross-functional teams in developing and submitting competitive, well-supported proposals
Assist with negotiation of commercial and partnership agreements
Work with strategic partners, utilities, regulatory agencies, government funding bodies, and industry groups
Assist in developing and implementing business unit objectives aligned with Eversource’s strategic and tactical goals
Monitor and evaluate competitive RFP solicitations and federal funding and grant opportunities
Develop recommendations on opportunities to pursue and conduct competitive assessments to inform strategy
Coordinate engineering, transmission planning, finance, legal, regulatory, and external affairs teams
Assist in developing investment and strategic recommendations for Senior Management
Maintain a team-based, shared-learning, high-communication environment to facilitate buy-in on business development initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, another relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 years of business and technical development, equivalent experience, or analytical experience in the transmission or electric power industry, with a top tier consulting firm, or involving competitive proposal development and/or pursuit of federal or other public funding programs
Knowledge of the transmission utility industry, competitive procurement processes, federal funding programs, applicable regulatory regimes, industry trends, and industry-related legislation
Demonstrated high standard of professional technical competence
Exceptional analytical and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and direct interdisciplinary, cross-functional teams, including team members outside direct reporting lines, under deadline-driven conditions
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential incentive
Competitive total rewards program
Emergency restoration assignment compensation/coverage implied by employment terms