Lead Project Manager - Grid Automation

Job Description Summary

As a Lead Project Manager in Grid Automation, you will be instrumental in planning, managing, and delivering projects from inception to completion. Your role focuses on ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and maximizing value, while overseeing all financial and operational aspects such as budget, scope, resource allocation, and execution planning. You will also manage safety, quality, and risk, ensuring successful outcomes for both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project execution from order intake to the end of warranty, encompassing factory acceptance testing (FAT), delivery, and commissioning.
• Serve as the primary customer point of contact for contract execution, ensuring commitments are met through consistent communication and periodic reviews.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering, logistics, sourcing, procurement, and finance functions to ensure seamless project execution.
• Maintain accurate forecasts on financial KPIs (Sales, Cash & Contribution Margin) and provide monthly updates on action plan progress.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project reviews.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and records for all executed projects.
• Manage resource planning and workload for your team.
• Apply Lean management principles and contribute to continuous improvement and development of best project management practices within the organization.
• Champion EHS/Safety actions and performance, ensuring full compliance with GE Vernova rules, processes, and that all project teams are properly trained and qualified.
• Support commercial teams by sharing lessons learned (ROEs) to optimize project costs and delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Substantial professional experience in project management, ideally obtained within the Transmission & Distribution or Grid Automation industries.
• Proven leadership capabilities within a matrix project organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a project team of 3 6 individuals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and Microsoft Project.
• Strong business acumen and execution driven mindset.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written.
• Willingness to travel % of the work time to customer sites in the UK & Nordics.
• Valid UK driver's license.

Nice to have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Background in Transmission & Distribution and Automation (Protection & Controls).
• High energy, positive individual who thrives on operational challenges.
• Project management training and certification (PMP, Chartered PM status, etc.).

What We Offer

• Opportunity for continuous learning, career growth, and collaboration across diverse functions.
• Collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions have a tangible impact.
• Relocation assistance: No.