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National Grid is hiring a Program Manager, for our Energy Efficiency Sales team in the Waltham, MA office. This is a Hybrid Role and has both in office and work from home days.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a Program Manager to support our Energy Efficiency Sales team in our Customer Organization. In this role, you will oversee the delivery, performance, and continuous improvement of the Project Expeditor (PEX) Program, ensuring achievement of energy‑savings targets within established budgets. The PEX Program is a third‑party vendor network that provides comprehensive, incentivized turnkey energy‑efficiency and electrification solutions to municipal, commercial, and industrial customers. This role directly influences customer satisfaction, energy‑savings performance, and vendor network effectiveness.
Key Accountabilities
Your primary responsibility will be to successfully manage the delivery and performance of the Project Expeditor Program. Some specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- PEX Engagement and Meetings: Facilitate in‑person and virtual PEX meetings; develop focused agendas covering program updates, new measures, vendor introductions, and training needs; coordinate guest speakers; deliver ongoing progress updates and key reminders; and provide dedicated training sessions aimed at upskilling existing PEX vendors.
- Communications and Announcements: Provide timely updates to PEX vendors on program changes and urgent announcements; partner with Marketing to produce regular newsletters; maintain the PEX website and lookup tools; and ensure clear, consistent communication across the vendor network.
- Goal Setting and Alignment: Translate strategic energy efficiency and electrification objectives into actionable program‑level and vendor‑specific goals across both electric and gas initiatives.
- 1:1 Meetings and Coaching: Conduct regular 1:1 sessions with PEX vendors to review performance, goals, challenges, and development areas. Offer tailored coaching, resources, and training support to help upskill existing vendors and drive continuous improvement.
- Reporting and Analysis: Develop monthly performance reports using business project‑tracking data; monitor annual progress; and deliver clear, data‑driven insights to inform leadership decisions and program adjustments.
- Application and Program Management: Manage annual program updates; oversee new vendor application intake and coordinate cross‑functional reviews; conduct reference checks and gather internal feedback to support approval decisions. Onboard approved vendors and integrate them into project‑tracking systems.
- Compliance: Ensure PEX vendors meet all requirements outlined in the PEX agreement. Proactively identify vendors not in good standing and manage their removal from the program.
- Feedback and Continuous Improvement: Collect feedback from customers, PEX vendors, and internal stakeholders; analyze results to identify improvement opportunities; and develop, implement, and track action plans including targeted training initiatives to strengthen vendor capabilities and enhance program performance.
- Vendor and Stakeholder Relationship Management: Manage day‑to‑day relationships with PEX vendors, Sales teams, and external service providers, ensuring alignment on documentation requirements and quality expectations.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, with 5+ years of relevant professional experience (energy‑efficiency program management strongly preferred).
- Strong vendor and project‑management skills, including effective negotiation and relationship‑building capabilities.
- Ability to adapt communication style to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with proven success engaging customers, sales leadership, sales teams, and trade partners.
- Hands‑on experience with CRM platforms and familiarity with a range of sales tools and supporting applications.
- Understanding of the energy industry, particularly energy use and optimization in commercial and industrial buildings.
- Broad knowledge of energy policy, regulation, stakeholder engagement, customer experience, and energy‑efficiency best practices.
- Familiarity with HVAC technologies and/or experience working with HVAC contractors, distributors, or manufacturers is a plus.
- Ability to travel within Massachusetts to various offices, vendor sites, meeting locations, etc. is required; mileage reimbursement or participation in the Motus program is available.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Salary
$136,000 - $160,000 a year
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring.
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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
Lead Specialist, Project Management
National Grid is hiring a Program Manager, for our Energy Efficiency Sales team in the Waltham, MA office. This is a Hybrid Role and has both in office and work from home days.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a Program Manager to support our Energy Efficiency Sales team in our Customer Organization. In this role, you will oversee the delivery, performance, and continuous improvement of the Project Expeditor (PEX) Program, ensuring achievement of energy‑savings targets within established budgets. The PEX Program is a third‑party vendor network that provides comprehensive, incentivized turnkey energy‑efficiency and electrification solutions to municipal, commercial, and industrial customers. This role directly influences customer satisfaction, energy‑savings performance, and vendor network effectiveness.
Key Accountabilities
Your primary responsibility will be to successfully manage the delivery and performance of the Project Expeditor Program. Some specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- PEX Engagement and Meetings: Facilitate in‑person and virtual PEX meetings; develop focused agendas covering program updates, new measures, vendor introductions, and training needs; coordinate guest speakers; deliver ongoing progress updates and key reminders; and provide dedicated training sessions aimed at upskilling existing PEX vendors.
- Communications and Announcements: Provide timely updates to PEX vendors on program changes and urgent announcements; partner with Marketing to produce regular newsletters; maintain the PEX website and lookup tools; and ensure clear, consistent communication across the vendor network.
- Goal Setting and Alignment: Translate strategic energy efficiency and electrification objectives into actionable program‑level and vendor‑specific goals across both electric and gas initiatives.
- 1:1 Meetings and Coaching: Conduct regular 1:1 sessions with PEX vendors to review performance, goals, challenges, and development areas. Offer tailored coaching, resources, and training support to help upskill existing vendors and drive continuous improvement.
- Reporting and Analysis: Develop monthly performance reports using business project‑tracking data; monitor annual progress; and deliver clear, data‑driven insights to inform leadership decisions and program adjustments.
- Application and Program Management: Manage annual program updates; oversee new vendor application intake and coordinate cross‑functional reviews; conduct reference checks and gather internal feedback to support approval decisions. Onboard approved vendors and integrate them into project‑tracking systems.
- Compliance: Ensure PEX vendors meet all requirements outlined in the PEX agreement. Proactively identify vendors not in good standing and manage their removal from the program.
- Feedback and Continuous Improvement: Collect feedback from customers, PEX vendors, and internal stakeholders; analyze results to identify improvement opportunities; and develop, implement, and track action plans including targeted training initiatives to strengthen vendor capabilities and enhance program performance.
- Vendor and Stakeholder Relationship Management: Manage day‑to‑day relationships with PEX vendors, Sales teams, and external service providers, ensuring alignment on documentation requirements and quality expectations.
#LI-SA1
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, with 5+ years of relevant professional experience (energy‑efficiency program management strongly preferred).
- Strong vendor and project‑management skills, including effective negotiation and relationship‑building capabilities.
- Ability to adapt communication style to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with proven success engaging customers, sales leadership, sales teams, and trade partners.
- Hands‑on experience with CRM platforms and familiarity with a range of sales tools and supporting applications.
- Understanding of the energy industry, particularly energy use and optimization in commercial and industrial buildings.
- Broad knowledge of energy policy, regulation, stakeholder engagement, customer experience, and energy‑efficiency best practices.
- Familiarity with HVAC technologies and/or experience working with HVAC contractors, distributors, or manufacturers is a plus.
- Ability to travel within Massachusetts to various offices, vendor sites, meeting locations, etc. is required; mileage reimbursement or participation in the Motus program is available.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Salary
$136,000 - $160,000 a year
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring.
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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote project management specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- PMP or CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute
- Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project or Jira
- 3 to 5 years of experience managing cross-functional projects end to end
- Strong skills in schedule development, budget tracking, and risk management
- Experience producing status reports and presenting updates to senior stakeholders
Tips for Your Remote Project Management Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote project management specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search the current roles, find the ones that match your background, and apply directly. Remote postings fill faster than on-site ones, so moving early matters.
Show async communication in your application
Remote hiring managers read your cover letter and written materials as a live sample of how you'll communicate on the job. Write in clear, structured prose, explain your decisions, and skip the filler. Your written voice is your first interview.
Document your remote toolset concretely
Name the specific tools you've used to manage projects remotely: Jira, Asana, Monday.com, Confluence, Smartsheet, or others. Remote employers scan for these terms because they signal you can contribute without an onboarding period for basic infrastructure.
Build a delivery record before you apply
Compile two or three projects you owned from kickoff to close, including scope, stakeholders, timeline, and outcome. Remote employers want evidence you can drive a project without daily oversight, and a short project summary answers that question faster than a job title.
Remote Project Management Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote project management specialist job?
Remote employers prioritize candidates who demonstrate self-direction and strong written communication before the first interview. Because you won't have a manager walking the floor, hiring teams screen for asynchronous collaboration skills, comfort with project tools like Jira or Asana, and the ability to keep distributed stakeholders aligned without in-person check-ins. A portfolio of delivered projects, even internal ones, gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only list responsibilities.
Which companies hire remote project management specialists?
Companies hiring remote project management specialists right now include Meridial, EMC Insurance, and National Grid, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology companies, management consulting firms with distributed delivery teams, and large healthcare IT organizations are among the most consistent hirers of project management specialists in remote roles.
Can you get a remote project management specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage your own workload from day one without in-person guidance. Your strongest path in is through remote-friendly SaaS companies or nonprofits that hire coordinators and give them project ownership early. Showing a completed personal project, a volunteer initiative you managed end-to-end, or a relevant certification like CAPM demonstrates you can deliver independently, which is what remote teams need.
Do you need a degree for remote project management specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated delivery than a specific credential, especially in technology and consulting where results are easy to verify. A PMP or CAPM certification, a history of completed projects with measurable outcomes, and fluency with project management tools often carry as much weight as a bachelor's degree, particularly for contract or mid-level remote openings.
Which industries hire the most remote project management specialists?
The sectors hiring the most remote project management specialists are Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely heavily on distributed teams coordinating complex deliverables across time zones, making remote project management specialists a core part of how work gets done.
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