US Director, UK Senior Manager, Regulatory Delivery and Strategy

Company: National Grid plc
Location: New York
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

US Director, UK Senior Manager, Regulatory Delivery and StrategyLocation: Brooklyn, NY, US, 11217 Albany, NY, US, 12207 Boston, MA, US, 02108 Waltham, MA, US, 02451Division: CommercialJob Type:Requisition Number: 65412Department:Job Function: Legal, Regulatory and ComplianceAbout usEvery day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.At National Grid Ventures, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are celebrated. We utilize the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities.National Grid Ventures is hiring a RTO/ISO Policy Director, Regulatory Delivery & Strategy. The hybrid role can be located in our Albany, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Boston, MA or Waltham, MA office.Job PurposeThe RTO/ISO Policy Director is a critical role leading policy development and execution in support of NGV's US portfolio with a primary focus on driving growth in its competitive transmission business. The role reports to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and partners with the RTO Business Development Directors and Commercial Directors in the (CCO) organization to advance policies that are favorable to National Grid and competitively position the organization to win. The RTO/ISO Policy Director is responsible for the monitoring, analysis and proactive policy engagement across the RTOs/ISOs (currently NE-ISO, NYISO, MISO and PJM with opportunity to expand into other regions) to support successful market entries and commercial market formation. The role will be responsible for tracking, advocating and advancing policy positions across the RTO/ISO's and within their respective States including, but not limited to the Public Service Commissions, state agencies and/or their equivalent governmental bodies.The Director will manage team members in each RTO/ISO ensuring best practices and coordination of positions horizontally across the RTOs. The role requires a strong understanding of the relevant federal and state regulatory environments and policies to advance policy advocacy holistically. The role requires close coordination with Corporate Affairs (Government Affairs, External Communications and Stakeholder Management) to align and advance policy execution. The Director will collaborate and coordinate with all internal policy and regulatory stakeholder and advisory groups to ensure alignment at an enterprise level and ensure NGV's perspective is shared and considered.This role is a unique opportunity to work with a highly dynamic, motivated, forward-thinking, commercially oriented team; to interact with and influence decisions makers; and identify and solve complex challenges facing large-scale energy development across generation, transmission and energy storage.Key Accountabilities

• Identification of issues, monitoring and tracking of relevant activities at the ISOs / RTOs and respective proceedings at State Public Service Commissions and state agencies
• Develop and maintain relationships with key staff at the ISOs / RTOs and State Public Service Commissions
• Support and advise teams engaged in the development of transmission line projects within the ISO / RTO footprints to compete and win
• Align internally within NGV with transmission policy and project development across markets
• Engage with stakeholders active in the ISO / RTO markets and member States in coordination with National Grid's Corporate Affairs, internal regulatory groups and Stakeholder engagement teams
• Develop policy trackers, prepare summaries of policy options and positions, and draft comments and negotiate policy positions with various internal and external stakeholders
• Represent NGV US in external meetings at RTOs / ISOs and State Public Service Commissions and report on policy developments
• Collaborate with diverse groups within National Grid to ensure awareness of NGV projects and internal alignment on policy positions
• Align NGV's US businesses and strategic policy planningQualifications
• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred, with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience working with a ISO / RTO, State Utility Commission, Utility, energy developer or as a consultant to these industries
• Demonstrated experience working closely with a minimum of 2 of the focused RTOs
• Educational background in engineering, life sciences, economics, policy and/or legal
• Detail-oriented, independent self-starter, quick-learner, and analytical
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of US, regional and State energy policy and markets, and experience within the ISO / RTO regions
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel within ISO / RTO region and to NGV meetings in NYC and/or BostonMore InformationDownstate NY $204,000 - $240,000 a yearUpstate NY $170,000 - $200,000 a yearNew England MA $190,000 - 224,000 a yearThis 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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