Program Manager - Govt & Comm Relations

Position Information: Job Title: Program Manager - Community Relations Locations: Orange, CT Salary Range: $116,640 - $145,800 Schedule: On Site - Office Job Summary This role serves as the primary liaison with community organizations, business groups, local government officials, and other external stakeholders within an assigned area. The position supports company initiatives, economic and community development activities, emergency preparedness requirements, and stakeholder engagement objectives. Working closely with internal and external partners, this role manages politically sensitive issues, supports regulatory commitments, and helps strengthen the company’s presence within the communities it serves. Key Responsibilities Represent the company in business, charitable, civic, and economic development organizations to strengthen community partnerships and brand awareness. Evaluate requests for sponsorships, corporate donations, foundation funding, and tax credit program participation, including related reporting and administration. Oversee department budget administration, expenditure tracking, purchase orders, invoices, and related financial processes for assigned programs. Administer community development, volunteer, records management, sustainability reporting, and regulatory documentation activities for the business area. Support economic development efforts by preparing proposals, engaging prospective business customers, and promoting development programs with key stakeholders. Facilitate sponsored volunteer and employee events, nonprofit engagements, executive activities, customer issue follow up, and stakeholder communications across assigned programs. Identify politically sensitive issues and opportunities, advise management on potential impacts, and recommend appropriate response strategies. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in customer service, utility operations, business relationships, public affairs, government affairs, communications, or related fields. Experience interacting directly with government, business, and community leaders. Effective verbal, written, public speaking, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of the electric and natural gas utility industry and service territories. Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to changing conditions, and support crisis management activities. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and travel as required. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of economic and community development programs, nonprofit funding processes, or related stakeholder engagement activities. Competencies (this is standard for all jobs) Growth & Continuous Improvement Initiative & Change Focused on Results Customer Centric (internal and/or External) Communication Collaboration Leadership (people managers/leaders) What We Offer: 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 For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid #LI-Onsite; #LI-AV1 Company: UIL HOLDINGS CORPORATION Mobility Information Please 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 [email protected] . 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&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: August-31-2026