Manager - GIS and Mapping at Avangrid in Orange, Connecticut

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Position Information;


Title: Manager - GIS and Mapping


Locations: Binghamton, NY; Rochester, NY; Augusta, ME; or Orange, CT


Pay Range: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $111,000 - $153,000.


Schedule: Office



Job Summary:



Scope of Work


As the Manager - GIS Operations, you will lead the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Mapping Teams, ensuring that the needs of Avangrid are fulfilled in a professional and timely manner.


Responsible for ensuring that GIS and Mapping data supports the safe and reliable delivery of energy to Customers.


Responsible for overseeing the accuracy of GIS models and Mapping data and that the Data is updated and completed within the timeframes determined by Internal Customers and Regulatory Agencies.


Provides leadership and direction in adopting best practices across Avangrid, for facilitating continuous improvement and for creating an environment where people have all they need to do their jobs with excellence.



Major Roles and Responsibilities:



1. Organizes, assembles, and manages Project Teams composed of internal and external people with the mix of skills necessary to deliver desired results within budget, on schedule and that meets and exceeds Customer needs. (15%)


2. Provides recommendations relative to hiring, discipline, evaluation, salary adjustment, promotion and other actions affecting Personnel, including: coaching, guidance, and personal and professional development. (25%)


3. Provides leadership and direction in improving productivity and reducing expenses through the use of technology, process reengineering, business transformation and adopting 'Best in Class" process and procedures. (20%)


4. Provide leadership and direction to ensure the 'Best in Class" GIS and Mapping practices are implemented throughout the Department with a primary focus being the same Mapping Platforms for the electrical and gas data for all Operating Companies. (20%)


5. Provides leadership and direction in the creation of guidelines, standards and procedures for the management of GIS and Mapping data. Utilizes innovation and creativity regarding us of technology to accomplish mission. (20%)


6. Interacts with other Managers, Directors and Vice Presidents. Close working relationship with T&D Operations and Gas Operations and Gas Design and Delivery Leadership. Recommends advancement of opportunities to leverage GIS Data for the benefit of Avangrid and its Customers. The GIS and Mapping group is comprised of 46 people


Financial Responsibility:


Develop and manage a budget of $8M.



Job Requirements



Education & Experience Required:


BS or BA in Finance or Engineering Field; or Other Field


Master's Degree, preferred


Five years of Project management or Supervisory experience and seven to ten years of broad experience in the Gas and Electric Transmission and Distribution networks.


Mobility Information:


Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.


Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables.


Our Selection Process:


All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical Fit for Duty exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.


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Mobility Information



Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country


AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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