Lead Project Manager – Grid Automation

CB1173 GEPR Energy Canada Inc; Markham; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Markham, Ontario, is seeking a Lead Project Manager to own a portfolio of Grid Automation projects from tender through warranty close-out.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure on-time delivery, forecast cash, manage risk, and maintain strong client relationships, with ~20% travel and a requirement for English fluency. A Bachelor's degree or 6 years' experience, plus PMP, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 6 years in electricity grid engineering or PM.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electricity grid engineering or project management.
• Willing to travel ~20% per year in compliance with travel policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycles from tender to warranty end.
• Serve as primary customer contact and maintain long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with engineering, contract administration, finance, and procurement to execute projects.
• Own on-time delivery, forecasting, and cash realization; manage risk and satisfaction.
• Provide monthly action plans and sales/cash forecast updates.
• Prepare and present project reviews and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure EHS compliance and required qualifications.
• Support pre-contract activities and lessons learned to optimize costs.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship

Leadership

Risk assessment

Forecasting

Negotiation

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

PMP Certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Job Description Summary About the Role 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.

What 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 Location

This is a full-time role based in Markham, Ontario, Canada, requiring approximately 20% travel to customer sites and project locations.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help 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. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com