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. You'll be the primary customer contact for contract execution, driving on-time delivery, financial performance, and risk management while building lasting client relationships.
This role offers latitude to shape how work gets done: you can adapt procedures and practices as needed, provided outcomes meet expected standards of quality, volume, and timeliness.Job DescriptionWhat You Will Do
- Manage full project lifecycles — from tender through warranty end — ensuring strong outcomes in scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety
- Serve as the primary customer point of contact, developing and sustaining long-term client relationships
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, contract administration, contract management, finance, and procurement to execute projects successfully
- Own on-time delivery, sales and cash-in realization, accurate forecasting, risk management, and customer satisfaction
- Apply project management best practices per the Project Management Handbook and relevant product-line guidance
- Provide monthly updates on action plans and sales/cash forecasts
- Prepare and present project reviews
- Contribute to continuous improvement within the Operations department
- Champion EHS/safety performance — ensure full compliance with company rules and that project teams (internal and subcontracted) hold required qualifications and training
- Follow company compliance policies and promote a culture of open reporting
- Support the Commercial team during pre-contract activities, sharing lessons learned and helping optimize project costs and deliverables
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR 6 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electricity grid engineering or project management
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time, in compliance with company travel and tax policies
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
- PMP Certification
- Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; full fluency in English
- Proven ability to lead and motivate project teams with autonomy and rigor
- Experience working in multicultural environments (international/expatriate experience a plus)
- Prior experience managing customer-facing projects in Electricity Transmission, Distribution, or Industrial markets
- Technical and business knowledge in Digital Substation, Protection, and Control activities
- Demonstrated leadership within a project-based structure
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills
- Familiarity with contractual terms and contract management experience
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to manage multiple long- and short-term projects simultaneously
Compensation 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 LocationThis is a full-time role based in Markham, Ontario, Canada, requiring approximately 20% travel to customer sites and project locations.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or six years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
- Minimum five years of experience in electricity grid engineering or project management
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
- PMP certification
- Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and full fluency in English
- Ability to lead and motivate project teams with autonomy and rigor
- Experience working in multicultural environments; international or expatriate experience is a plus
- Experience managing customer-facing projects in electricity transmission, distribution, or industrial markets
- Technical and business knowledge in digital substations, protection, and control activities
- Demonstrated leadership within a project-based structure
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills
- Familiarity with contractual terms and contract management experience
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to manage multiple long- and short-term projects simultaneously
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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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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