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Job description
About us
National Grid lies at the heart of a transforming energy system, spanning the US and UK. Our businesses supply gas and electricity, safely, reliably and efficiently to millions of customers and communities. But we also drive change through engineering innovation and by incubating new ideas with the power to revolutionize our industry.
National Grid Ventures (NGV) is the competitive division of National Grid plc, one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. It operates outside of National Grid's core regulated businesses in the US and UK where it develops, operates and invests in energy projects, technologies and partnerships to accelerate the development of our clean energy future.
National Grid Ventures' diverse portfolio of energy businesses across the US, UK and Europe includes sub-sea electricity interconnectors, liquefied natural gas, battery storage, as well as conventional generation assets on Long Island.
National Grid Ventures is hiring a Commercial Director, LNG & Gas Supply to lead the commercial strategy for its Providence LNG business and to develop the gas supply and commercial frameworks for potential new generation projects serving existing and future customers. This hybrid position can sit in either our Boston, MA, Waltham, MA, or Brooklyn, NY office.
Job Purpose
National Grid Ventures owns and operates Providence LNG, a critical LNG peak shaver with storage, vaporization, and liquefaction facilities, which provides essential winter reliability for gas customers across New England. NGV also seeks to advance new generation to serve rapidly growing demand on the electricity grid - including data centers - through utility-scale gas generation and integrated power solutions across multiple US markets.
The Commercial Director, LNG & Gas Supply will serve as the senior commercial leader across two strategic areas:
LNG - Owning the end-to-end commercial strategy for the Providence LNG business, including regulatory and ratemaking, contract negotiations, commercial risk management, and long-term business optimization.
Gas supply - Leading gas supply strategy, procurement, and commercial structuring for new-build generation projects, including fuel supply agreements, pipeline transportation, and commercial arrangements that underpin project economics.
This role requires a leader with deep commercial judgment, regulatory sophistication, and the ability to operate in an agile environment at both a strategic and transactional level. The Commercial Director will represent NGV in regulatory proceedings, lead high-stakes negotiations with customers and counterparties, and shape commercial frameworks for a growing portfolio. This role reports to the Chief Commercial Officer of NGV US.
Key Accountabilities
LNG
Own and direct the end-to-end commercial strategy for Providence LNG, including revenue optimization, cost recovery, and long-term positioning of the asset
Lead regulatory strategy and execution, including FERC rate case development, tariff design, regulatory compliance, and participation in relevant federal and state regulatory proceedings
Lead contract negotiations and manage ongoing commercial relationships with LNG customers and service providers
Gas Supply
Develop gas supply anchored strategies to support the development of generation business
Lead gas supply strategy and procurement for new-build generation projects, including sourcing, pipeline transportation, storage, and fuel management arrangements
Structure and negotiate gas supply agreements, transportation contracts, and related fuel supply arrangements
Develop hedging strategies, pricing structures, and gas infrastructure solutions (interconnections, laterals, storage) to support project-level economics and risk allocation
Cross-Cutting Accountabilities
Manage commercial risk across the LNG and gas supply portfolios; ensure critical risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated
Provide strategic commercial recommendations to executive leadership; prepare and present executive briefings on LNG and gas supply matters
Monitor energy market, policy, and regulatory developments that may impact the LNG business or gas supply economics for generation projects
Develop and mentor supporting team members; build organizational capability in LNG commercial management and gas supply
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience in energy, utilities, LNG, gas supply, or related fields, with a minimum of 5 years in senior commercial, regulatory, or business development roles
Demonstrated experience structuring and negotiating complex commercial contracts
Experience with US natural gas markets, gas supply and transportation agreements, pipeline infrastructure, and gas procurement strategies
Experience with FERC regulatory proceedings, rate case strategy, and tariff design preferred
Track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously
Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present complex commercial and regulatory matters to senior executives and boards
Experience managing and developing high-performing commercial teams
Highly collaborative; comfortable operating across organizational boundaries and in matrixed environments
Entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable building new capabilities and charting new commercial paths in a fast-moving environment
Salary
New England MA: $211,000 - $248,000 a year
Downstate NY: $227,000 - $266,000 a year
Washington DC: $211,000 - $248,000 a year
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This 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. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
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Worksite address
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