Lead Project Manager - Grid Automation

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Markham, ON, CAN
In-Office
110K-165K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Lead end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of grid automation projects (protection relays, substation/distribution automation, monitoring). Manage scope, cost, schedule, risk, safety, and customer satisfaction. Coordinate cross-functional teams, provide financial forecasts, conduct project reviews, ensure EHS and compliance, and support commercial activities from tender through warranty.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description SummaryThe Grid Automation Lead Project Manager will provide leadership on assigned projects and ensure financial and contractual execution through established company procedures. Responsibilities include project safety, quality, scope, cost, schedule, risk management, and customer satisfaction.
Main tasks include:
 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 Key Performance Indicators: Sales, Cash & Margin
 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.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

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 actions 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 GE rules and processes, ensure project teams (own and subcontracted) are properly trained and holders of required qualifications when required.
  • Follow GE 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:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Electricity Grid engineering or project management
  • Ability and willingness to travel 20% 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
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s 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
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills
  • Ability to coordinate  and prioritize multiple  long and short-term projects simultaneously.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $110,100.00-165,200.00 Annual CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Electricity Grid engineering or project management.
  • Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time and comply with company travel and tax policies.
  • Proficient in project management tools and procedures.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; fully fluent in English.
  • PMP Certification.
  • Previous experience in multi-cultural environments or expatriate experience.
  • 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.
  • Familiarity with contractual terms and experience managing contracts.
  • Proven leadership, team motivation, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long- and short-term projects simultaneously.

GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to 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. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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