Grid Automation Lead Project Manager

Summary: Duration: 11 Months Schedule: 8:30am

• 4:30pm, additional hours as project needs, Monday
• Friday Travel to customer sites within North America - no more than 20% Responsibilities: Provide leadership on assigned projects and ensure financial and contractual execution through established company procedures. Execute projects keeping high standards in efficiency, on-time delivery, scope management, and financial goals. 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. Manage project execution from tender to warranty end. Be the prime customer contact for contract execution and maintain lasting customer relationships. Collaborate with engineering, contract admin, finance, procurement, and other support functions. Be accountable for On Time Delivery, Sales and cash-in realization, risk management, and customer satisfaction. Follow project management best practices and specific Product line guidance. Provide monthly updates on action plan progress and sales/cash forecasts. Prepare and present project reviews. Contribute to the Operation department development and unit continuous improvement. Lead EHS/Safety actions and performance, ensuring project teams are properly trained and qualified. Follow company compliance policies and promote open reporting. Support Commercial team by engaging in the pre-contract process and optimizing project costs and deliveries. Requirements: 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 all relevant company travel and tax policies. Preferred Skills: Proficient in project management tools and procedures. Strong oral and written communication skills; fully fluent in English. Capability to manage and motivate a project team with autonomy and rigor. Bachelor’s or Master’s engineering degree. Previous work experience in a multi-cultural environment, preferably with 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 them. Strong influencing and negotiation skills. Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long and short-term projects simultaneously.