Lead Project Manager - Grid Automation

Job Description Summary About the Role As Lead Project Manager - Grid Automation, you will take ownership of a portfolio of concurrent Grid Automation projects - spanning Protection Relays, Substation & Distribution Automation, Monitoring & Diagnosis, and Systems & Services - from tender through warranty close-out.What You Will Do
Manage full project lifecycles - from tender through warranty end - ensuring strong outcomes in scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safetyServe as the primary customer point of contact, developing and sustaining long-term client relationshipsCollaborate cross-functionally with engineering, contract administration, contract management, finance, and procurement to execute projects successfullyOwn on-time delivery, sales and cash-in realization, accurate forecasting, risk management, and customer satisfactionApply project management best practices per the Project Management Handbook and relevant product-line guidanceProvide monthly updates on action plans and sales/cash forecastsPrepare and present project reviewsContribute to continuous improvement within the Operations departmentChampion EHS/safety performance - ensure full compliance with company rules and that project teams (internal and subcontracted) hold required qualifications and trainingFollow company compliance policies and promote a culture of open reportingSupport the Commercial team during pre-contract activities, sharing lessons learned and helping optimize project costs and deliverablesRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR 6 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degreeMinimum of 5 years of experience in electricity grid engineering or project managementAbility and willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time, in compliance with company travel and tax policiesPreferred Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in EngineeringPMP CertificationProficiency with project management tools and methodologiesStrong written and verbal communication skills;
full fluency in EnglishProven ability to lead and motivate project teams with autonomy and rigorExperience working in multicultural environments (international/expatriate experience a plus)Prior experience managing customer-facing projects in Electricity Transmission, Distribution, or Industrial marketsTechnical and business knowledge in Digital Substation, Protection, and Control activitiesDemonstrated leadership within a project-based structureStrong interpersonal, leadership, and conflict-resolution skillsFamiliarity with contractual terms and contract management experienceStrong negotiation and influencing skillsAbility to manage multiple long- and short-term projects simultaneouslyCompensation and Benefits
The pay range for this Canadian-based position is $110,100 - $165,200 CAD annually. Actual compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.Work Arrangement and Location
This is a full-time role based in Markham, Ontario, Canada, requiring approximately 20% travel to customer sites and project locations.Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: NoAddressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
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