Project Manager (Markham)

Job Overview

Duration: Months Schedule: :am - :pm, additional hours as project needs, Monday - Friday Travel to customer sites within North America - no more than % Must be able to travel to US and Canada Job Description

At client, we are leading the electrification of the world, helping to ensure a reliable and sustainable energy future. Grid Automation Business

Our Grid Automation business is at the forefront of this mission, providing critical solutions for monitoring, controlling, protecting, and optimizing electrical grids. Role Summary

The Grid Automation Lead Project Manager will provide leadership on assigned projects and ensure financial and contractual execution through established company procedures. Responsibilities

Project safety, quality, scope, cost, schedule, risk management, and customer satisfaction. Main Tasks

Execute projects keeping high standards in efficiency, on time delivery, scope management, and financial goals as per PMH rules. Contribute to units operational performance by providing accurate forecasts in finance. Develop and maintain customer relationships using solid communication skills. Business scope includes a portfolio of Grid Automation projects (including Protection Relays, Substation & Distribution Automation, Monitoring & Diagnosis and Systems & Services) running in parallel. Key Performance Indicators

Sales Cash & Margin Essential Responsibilities

Manage project execution from tender to warranty end. Be the prime customer contact for contract execution. Develop and maintain lasting customer relationships. Execute projects in collaboration with engineering department, contract admin, contract management, finance, procurement & other support functions. Be accountable for on-time delivery, sales and cash-in realization (& accurate forecasting). Risk management & customer satisfaction. Follow project management best practices as per Project Management Handbook and specific product line guidance. Monthly update on action plan progress & sales/cash forecasts. Preparation and presentation of project reviews. Contribute to operation department development & unit continuous improvement. Lead EHS/Safety actions and performance: be fully compliant with client rules and processes, ensure project teams (own and subcontracted) are properly trained and holders of required qualifications when required. Follow client compliance policies (The Spirit and The Letter) and promote open reporting. Support commercial team by engaging as required in pre-contract process, providing return of experience, optimizing project costs & deliveries. Required Qualifications

Minimum of years of experience in Electricity Grid engineering or project management. Ability and willingness to travel % of the time and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies. Desired characteristics: Proficient in project management tools and procedures. Strong oral and written communication skills. Fully fluent in English. Capability to manage & motivate a project team with autonomy and rigor. Bachelors or Masters engineering degree. Previous work experience in multi-cultural environment (preferably with an expatriate experience). PMP certification. Prior experience managing customer-facing projects in Electricity Transmission, Distribution & Industrial markets. Engineering and business knowledge, with experience in digital substation, protection and control activities. Proven leadership under project structure. Strong interpersonal, leadership and conflict resolution skills. Familiarity with contractual terms and experience managing robust influencing and negotiation skills. Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long and short-term projects simultaneously. Education

Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college.

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