Graduate Development Program, Information Technology - Technical Product Analyst
About the Graduate Development Program
National Grid’s Graduate Development Program (GDP) is an in-depth training and development program for high achieving recent college graduates who aspire to take on future leadership roles in a dynamic, ever-changing industry. Graduates start their careers at National Grid with an in-depth 8-week Orientation which gives you exposure to all part of the company, allows you to network with your Graduate cohort, GDP alumni, and senior leaders, and provides you with the opportunity to travel throughout our service territory in the northeast US.
Following Orientation, Graduates begin working in their hired position. Additionally, all Graduates will develop leadership skills through quarterly development session and a Capstone Project at the completion of your first year with National Grid. You will meet amazing individuals, both within our organization and local communities and will be assigned a mentor who will provide guidance and insight to help you start and progress in your career.
Information Technology Graduate Rotations
Our IT professionals are shaping the future of how National Grid leverages technology. We are technology thought leaders focused on the end user, delivering reliable and secure services and solutions. This position will take part in our IT Graduate Development Rotational Program, an 18-month experience to help you develop technical and leadership skills. You will complete three 6-month rotations in varying IT departments to build core competencies that will enable you to become an IT professional. Your first rotation will be in the role outlined below and you will return to this role following two other 6-month rotations where your knowledge of IT at National Grid will be expanded.
About the Position
The USIT Strategy team facilitates the alignment of USIS Projects with National Grid Business units by refining and managing multi-year roadmaps, providing new systems and capabilities within agreed-upon quality, cost and timing measures.
In this role, you will gain skills in strategic planning as you work with Directors & Manages for USIT Strategy on multi-year Strategic Business Plan. You will also work on special projects initiated by US Chief Information Officer (CIO). These projects include initiatives like Application Lifecycle Management and OpEx efficiency initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master’s degree from an accredited institution
- Software background is preferable
- Graduated between May 2019 and May 2020
- Earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; official college transcript required for confirmation
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program June 1, 2020 or June 22, 2020
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving history
- Proven leadership experience
- Applicants for the Graduate Development Program must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States