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National Grid · 6 days ago

Group Crisis Training and Exercise Manager US

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$154K/yr - $181K/yr

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system and is seeking a Group Crisis Training and Exercise Manager. This role involves leading the design and delivery of training programs and exercises to prepare stakeholders for crisis events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective communication across departments.

DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the Group crisis training and exercise program, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives while effectively coordinating resources and timelines

Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training programs and exercises that enhance the preparedness of the GCMT, CST, and relevant stakeholders, incorporating best practices and lessons learned from previous incidents

Foster strong communication and collaboration across departments and teams to ensure a unified approach to Group crisis management training and exercises, facilitating stakeholder engagement and feedback

Ensure that the training and exercise program is aligned with relevant organisational plans, procedures, and policies, regularly reviewing and updating content to reflect changes in regulations and industry best practices

Create and conduct training sessions and drills focused on the effective use of group crisis response communication technologies, including satellite phones and emergency alert notification tools, to ensure team proficiency in back-up communication tools

Demonstrate flexibility in supporting peers on initiatives that enhance operational resilience across National Grid, actively contributing to collaborative efforts and adapting to evolving organisational needs

Qualification

Crisis ManagementTraining DesignStakeholder ManagementChange ManagementEmergency ManagementBusiness ContinuityProject ManagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsFlexibility

Required

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage various stakeholders effectively, ensuring their support and collaboration in crisis training and exercise design and deliver

Demonstrated proficiency in change management practices, with project management skills considered an advantage to facilitate the implementation of training programs and exercises

Resilience Knowledge: Knowledge and basic understanding of the profession across areas such as resilience, emergency management / incident management, business continuity or similar, including basic familiarity with international standards and government frameworks

Training and Exercise Capability: In-depth understanding of the principles and processes for exercise design, along with the ability to develop a competency-based training program that includes clearly defined learning objectives, facilitating progressive capability development for crisis management teams