US Partner, Enterprise Performance Management

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Job description

In accordance with guidelines regarding companies classified as Federal contractors and consistent with our core commitment of safety, National Grid has made the decision to require all new hires to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated as a condition of hire. 'Full vaccination' is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a religious belief or a disability can request a reasonable accommodation.About usThis role is for an EPM Partner, US and is part of US Enterprise PartneringThis EPM Partner, US role is part of the Enterprise Performance Management Center of Excellence team. EPM is focused on delivering an outcome and results oriented culture and alignment to our shared Group Strategic Priorities. Finance experience NOT requiredEvery 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.Job PurposeSupport, challenge and embed performance management into NGBuild and maintain trustful relationships with stakeholders within the BUs, functions and GroupUse benchmarks and external insights to add valueKey AccountabilitiesSupport the creation of a performance culture across the BU/FunctionsSupport the embedding of intra group benchmarking measures into performance management conversationsEngage collaboratively across EPM to drive rigour, consistency and insight into BU quarterly reviewsSupport assurance and benefits tracking of progress on transformation initiatives and benefits realisedProvide analysis to support alignment of strategic objectives to metrics and initiativesAssist in engagement with BU/Functions to ensure adoption of Performance ContractHelp identify where EPM Lead needs to hold candid performance conversationsSupport Head of EPM and EPM Leads in driving a culture of accountabilityQualificationsBachelor's Degree or Accounting qualificationExperience in utility service business activities and systemsDemonstrate an understanding of how value is generated within the area supported, and of operating within a regulated business environmentHold a track record of strong stakeholder management for a defined areaAbility to think enterprise-wide and long term, in the context of financial performanceEvidence of comfort communicating with executivesCompetence in technical operations desiredThis 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. Internal 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.