Manager – PMO Operations, COE Leader

Iberdrola

Manager of PMO Operations leading multidisciplinary teams for procurement coordination and SAP support. Overseeing strategic direction and operational excellence across gas and electric sectors.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRochester • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $134,720 - $168,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, manage, and ensure alignment of the COE strategic plan across all jurisdictional operating companies, encompassing both gas and electric businesses.
Establish best practices, process automation, and a standardized approach across all jurisdictions.
Build and maintain centralized systems and information repositories to ensure consistent alignment.
Consolidate jurisdictional data for comprehensive corporate reporting.
Update standards, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System, incorporating continuous process improvements.
Train Project Management Office (PMO) team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Encourage and facilitate in-person meetings with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and training.
Provide regular communication and training for all project team members (500+ people across electric and gas sectors).
Manage centralized escalation processes as required.
Facilitate coordination meetings to maintain functional alignment.
Coordinate with Technical Services Quality team to maintain ISO Certification.
Lead multidisciplinary teams to optimize procurement timing, quality, and cost across capital projects.
Align cross-functional departments (e.g., Legal, Finance, Purchasing) to streamline procurement and project execution.
Develop and implement procurement strategies in coordination with project execution teams.
Champion procurement excellence by promoting best practices that reduce risk and enhance Avangrid’s economic position.
Oversee jurisdictional framework agreement forecasting and development, ensuring regulatory and business alignment.
Guide material management and expediting teams to forecast needs and prevent delays or stock-outs.
Lead SAP subject matter experts to support project execution and system optimization.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit readiness.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement through effective team leadership.
Communicate strategically across all levels of the organization, delivering training and resolving cross-functional priorities.
Promote automation and process efficiencies to drive innovation and improve operational workflows.
Hire, train, and develop high-performing teams, providing clear feedback and supporting professional growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in procurement, contracts, and material management; equivalent experience may be considered.
Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, develop procurement strategies and interpret complex commercial and legal contract terms.
Strong knowledge of industry standards in Electric Transmission, Substation and Distribution, Gas Distribution, and LNG Storage and Conversion.
Expertise in procurement policies and process improvement.
Demonstrated success in material/inventory management and supplier coordination.
Ability to influence and manage within a matrixed organization.
Excellent communication skills, with experience preparing documentation for diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency in data analytics in driving business performance.
Extensive experience with enterprise systems such as SAP.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
Generous performance‑based bonuses
12% 401(k) match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement strategiesmaterial managementprocess automationdata analyticsprocess improvementsupplier coordinationISO 9001contract interpretationinventory managementproject execution

Soft Skills

team leadershipcommunicationcollaborationtraininginfluenceproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementcross-functional alignmentcoachingstrategic thinking

Certifications

ISO 9001 Certified