The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $189,000 - $236,000 What We Offer: <ul><li>Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.</li><li>Generous performance‑based bonuses.</li><li>12% 401(k) match.</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>Tuition reimbursement.</li><li>Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways.</li></ul> For more information, please visit: <a href="https://www.avangrid.com/peopleandtalent/careercenter/health-and-wellbeing">Benefits - Avangrid</a> Job Summary: The Senior Director of Fleet Operations is a high impact enterprise leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, performance, financial management and transformation of a multi-state utility fleet consisting of approximately 5,000 vehicles and specialized equipment. The role supports electric, gas and power operations across 26 states, including approximately 22 garages and 76 mechanics. This is a highly visible, forward-facing leadership role responsible for end-to-end fleet lifecycle management across regulated utility operations in the Northeast. The role also provides governance and strategic oversight for a nationally dispersed Power fleet operating under an outsourced vendor model. The Senior Director will lead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on standardization, sustainability, fuel strategy, and cost optimization, while driving operational excellence. This leader is accountable for ensuring high fleet reliability and maximum asset uptime to support critical utility operations, including emergency and storm response. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a Fleet Team with 5 direct reports and a mix of 97 union and nonunion employees. Enterprise Strategy &amp; Leadership: <ul><li>Develop and execute a multi-year fleet investment strategy, aligned with corporate and operating company goals, commitments and regulatory requirements. </li><li>Serve as the strategic adviser to senior leadership on fleet investments, standardization, budget, risk mitigation and operational performance. </li><li>Lead geographically dispersed teams, including fleet directors, managers, maintenance operations and vendor parters in each (OpCo) Operating Company. </li><li>Drive organizational transformation initiatives (i.e. standardization, telematics, predictive maintenance, fuel strategy and sustainability).</li><li>Monitor industry trends and implement innovative solutions for new fleet technology. </li></ul> Fleet Lifecycle Management: <ul><li>Manage the full lifecycle of vehicles and specialty equipment while enhancing asset strategies to balance cost, reliability and operational readiness with regulatory commitments and equipment lead times. </li><li>Develop and implement cost saving and efficiencies initiatives across the fleet and devise strategy on the optimum level of in-house v outsource maintenance.</li><li>Oversee timely vehicle registrations, inspections and in service dates, including decommissioning and sales of replacement vehicles. </li></ul> Operational Excellence &amp; Performance Management: <ul><li>Manage and expand established KPI’s and performance dashboards. </li><li>Ensure accurate and timely global reporting.</li><li>Leverage telematics and analytics to enable data driven decision making and continuous improvement. </li><li>Optimize shop productivity and service delivery models. </li><li>Stakeholder management and coordination with business operations for growth initiatives and business cases (e.g. Gas and Electric Ops, Windfarm Ops).</li><li>Responsible for fuel hedging or bulk purchase strategies with regular audits to ensure strategy is aligned to business needs. Management of the non-hedged fuel and fuel management systems such as Wright Express (WEX) fuel cards.</li><li>Lead cross-functional department coordination of telematics program and supporting hardware to ensure reliable deployment and operability. Provide oversight of device installation and decommissioning. </li></ul> Regulatory Compliance &amp; Risk Management: <ul><li>Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, State Utilities Commissions &amp; Internal Departments including Health &amp; Safety, Compliance and Environmental. </li><li>Maintain audit ready documentation including inspections and reporting. </li><li>Manage fleet safety programs, driver policies and incident investigations.</li><li>Ensure fleet readiness for storm response, outage restoration and mobilization.</li><li>Lead fleets strategic support for rate case development and regulatory proceedings, providing the analysis and business justification needed to secure favorable outcomes for fleet investments aligned with operational needs. </li></ul> Financial Management: <ul><li>Develop annual and long-term operating and capital budgets. </li><li>Drive cost optimizations across maintenance and repairs, fuel and energy usage, vendor contracts and leasing strategies. </li><li>Perform long-term capital planning aligned with rate cases and regulatory filings. </li><li>Delivery financial transparency through forecasting variance analysis and benchmarking. </li><li>Develop and oversee required Investment Dossiers for acquisition of new fleet over $6m working with other stakeholders in General Services, Avangrid Investment Control as well as Global General Services Fleet.</li></ul> Vendor &amp; Supply Chain Management: <ul><li>Oversee procurement of vehicles, upfits, equipment, parts and services.</li><li>Ensure alignment with corporate sourcing strategies and procurement guidelines. </li><li>Drive standardization across fleet specifications and supplier base.</li><li>Provide comprehensive data driven framework analysis for new requests. Support local and global RFI’s with timely thorough responses. </li></ul> Required Qualifications: Required Education: <ul><li>BS or BA degree with an MBA or MS degree is strongly desired but not required.</li></ul> Experience/Training: <ul><li>Minimum 12+ years managing large complex teams for a regulated entity, utility or transportation industry. </li><li>10+ years of progressive leadership experience in fleet or asset management.</li><li>Minimum 7 years of vehicle maintenance and repair experience.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of State/Federal motor vehicle safety and regulatory requirements.</li></ul> Skills/Abilities: <ul><li>Consensus-building and influential leadership skills.</li><li>Coaching and team development skills.</li><li>Strong customer service orientation, commercial focus.</li><li>Strong communication skills.</li><li>Detail-oriented with a focus on fact-finding and fact-based decision-making.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: Certifications (Desired, but not required): <ul><li>Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (A endorsement).</li><li>Possession of valid State Inspector License.</li></ul> Other Preferences: <ul><li>Possession of Fleet Management Certification (CTP NPTC).</li><li>Experience in regulated utilities or energy sector.</li><li>Experience leading Fleet electrification or sustainability initiatives.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of SAP, Maximo, &amp; Telematics Platforms.</li><li>MBA or advanced degree.</li></ul> #LI-On-Site #LI-JM1Company:AVANGRID MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC.Mobility InformationPlease 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.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. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.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 Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Senior Director - Fleet Planning & Ops

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $189,000 - $236,000 What We Offer: <ul><li>Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.</li><li>Generous performance‑based bonuses.</li><li>12% 401(k) match.</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>Tuition reimbursement.</li><li>Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways.</li></ul> For more information, please visit: <a href="https://www.avangrid.com/peopleandtalent/careercenter/health-and-wellbeing">Benefits - Avangrid</a> Job Summary: The Senior Director of Fleet Operations is a high impact enterprise leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, performance, financial management and transformation of a multi-state utility fleet consisting of approximately 5,000 vehicles and specialized equipment. The role supports electric, gas and power operations across 26 states, including approximately 22 garages and 76 mechanics. This is a highly visible, forward-facing leadership role responsible for end-to-end fleet lifecycle management across regulated utility operations in the Northeast. The role also provides governance and strategic oversight for a nationally dispersed Power fleet operating under an outsourced vendor model. The Senior Director will lead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on standardization, sustainability, fuel strategy, and cost optimization, while driving operational excellence. This leader is accountable for ensuring high fleet reliability and maximum asset uptime to support critical utility operations, including emergency and storm response. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a Fleet Team with 5 direct reports and a mix of 97 union and nonunion employees. Enterprise Strategy &amp; Leadership: <ul><li>Develop and execute a multi-year fleet investment strategy, aligned with corporate and operating company goals, commitments and regulatory requirements. </li><li>Serve as the strategic adviser to senior leadership on fleet investments, standardization, budget, risk mitigation and operational performance. </li><li>Lead geographically dispersed teams, including fleet directors, managers, maintenance operations and vendor parters in each (OpCo) Operating Company. </li><li>Drive organizational transformation initiatives (i.e. standardization, telematics, predictive maintenance, fuel strategy and sustainability).</li><li>Monitor industry trends and implement innovative solutions for new fleet technology. </li></ul> Fleet Lifecycle Management: <ul><li>Manage the full lifecycle of vehicles and specialty equipment while enhancing asset strategies to balance cost, reliability and operational readiness with regulatory commitments and equipment lead times. </li><li>Develop and implement cost saving and efficiencies initiatives across the fleet and devise strategy on the optimum level of in-house v outsource maintenance.</li><li>Oversee timely vehicle registrations, inspections and in service dates, including decommissioning and sales of replacement vehicles. </li></ul> Operational Excellence &amp; Performance Management: <ul><li>Manage and expand established KPI’s and performance dashboards. </li><li>Ensure accurate and timely global reporting.</li><li>Leverage telematics and analytics to enable data driven decision making and continuous improvement. </li><li>Optimize shop productivity and service delivery models. </li><li>Stakeholder management and coordination with business operations for growth initiatives and business cases (e.g. Gas and Electric Ops, Windfarm Ops).</li><li>Responsible for fuel hedging or bulk purchase strategies with regular audits to ensure strategy is aligned to business needs. Management of the non-hedged fuel and fuel management systems such as Wright Express (WEX) fuel cards.</li><li>Lead cross-functional department coordination of telematics program and supporting hardware to ensure reliable deployment and operability. Provide oversight of device installation and decommissioning. </li></ul> Regulatory Compliance &amp; Risk Management: <ul><li>Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, State Utilities Commissions &amp; Internal Departments including Health &amp; Safety, Compliance and Environmental. </li><li>Maintain audit ready documentation including inspections and reporting. </li><li>Manage fleet safety programs, driver policies and incident investigations.</li><li>Ensure fleet readiness for storm response, outage restoration and mobilization.</li><li>Lead fleets strategic support for rate case development and regulatory proceedings, providing the analysis and business justification needed to secure favorable outcomes for fleet investments aligned with operational needs. </li></ul> Financial Management: <ul><li>Develop annual and long-term operating and capital budgets. </li><li>Drive cost optimizations across maintenance and repairs, fuel and energy usage, vendor contracts and leasing strategies. </li><li>Perform long-term capital planning aligned with rate cases and regulatory filings. </li><li>Delivery financial transparency through forecasting variance analysis and benchmarking. </li><li>Develop and oversee required Investment Dossiers for acquisition of new fleet over $6m working with other stakeholders in General Services, Avangrid Investment Control as well as Global General Services Fleet.</li></ul> Vendor &amp; Supply Chain Management: <ul><li>Oversee procurement of vehicles, upfits, equipment, parts and services.</li><li>Ensure alignment with corporate sourcing strategies and procurement guidelines. </li><li>Drive standardization across fleet specifications and supplier base.</li><li>Provide comprehensive data driven framework analysis for new requests. Support local and global RFI’s with timely thorough responses. </li></ul> Required Qualifications: Required Education: <ul><li>BS or BA degree with an MBA or MS degree is strongly desired but not required.</li></ul> Experience/Training: <ul><li>Minimum 12+ years managing large complex teams for a regulated entity, utility or transportation industry. </li><li>10+ years of progressive leadership experience in fleet or asset management.</li><li>Minimum 7 years of vehicle maintenance and repair experience.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of State/Federal motor vehicle safety and regulatory requirements.</li></ul> Skills/Abilities: <ul><li>Consensus-building and influential leadership skills.</li><li>Coaching and team development skills.</li><li>Strong customer service orientation, commercial focus.</li><li>Strong communication skills.</li><li>Detail-oriented with a focus on fact-finding and fact-based decision-making.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications: Certifications (Desired, but not required): <ul><li>Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (A endorsement).</li><li>Possession of valid State Inspector License.</li></ul> Other Preferences: <ul><li>Possession of Fleet Management Certification (CTP NPTC).</li><li>Experience in regulated utilities or energy sector.</li><li>Experience leading Fleet electrification or sustainability initiatives.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of SAP, Maximo, &amp; Telematics Platforms.</li><li>MBA or advanced degree.</li></ul> #LI-On-Site #LI-JM1Company:AVANGRID MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC.Mobility InformationPlease 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.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. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.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 Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:

Senior Director - Fleet Planning & Ops

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