Lead Project Manager – Grid Systems Integration

Jobtailor; Stafford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Grid and Power industries to lead end-to-end delivery of engineering projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules, and risk, and ensure customer satisfaction across multiple stakeholders.

The role emphasizes leadership, clear communication, and adherence to safety and quality standards, with travel to client sites for project execution and delivery oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end projects in engineering settings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Grid products (GIS, AIS, Power Transformers, Protection Relays, Automation & Control).
• Willingness to travel for site visits during project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams across engineering, procurement, logistics, installation, and commissioning.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to deliver projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Act as primary contact for customers, suppliers and stakeholders, driving high satisfaction.
• Oversee project budgets, contract administration, and variations with legal/commercial support.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality and EHS standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Grid Knowledge

Engineering Background

HVDC Project Management

Job description

• Management of customer equipment, facilities or infrastructure projects: responsible for project delivery, profit & loss accountability, and customer satisfaction through management of project related activities and resources.


• Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline.


• Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.


• The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).


• Responsible for overseeing the project and direct or indirect leadership and/or management of project resources for small-medium sized projects (size in relation to GEV electrification Grid Solutions business).


• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline.


• Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.


• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.


• In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.


• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance.


• Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks.


• Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems.


• May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.


• Provides informal guidance to new team members.


• Lead cross-functional project teams across engineering, procurement, logistics, installation, and commissioning.


• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to ensure project delivery on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.


• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, suppliers, and stakeholders, maintaining high levels of satisfaction.


• Oversee factory, site, and construction activities, ensuring compliance with design, schedule, Quality, and EHS standards.


• Monitor project progress, proactively manage risks, issues, and change orders, and implement corrective actions.


• Manage project budgets, contract administration, and variations, liaising with legal and commercial teams as needed.


• Ensure adherence to GE Vernova processes, safety, integrity, and core values throughout the project lifecycle.


• Support tendering, sales, and lessons-learned processes, contributing to continuous improvement and future project execution.

Requirements

• Experience managing end-to-end projects


• A background in Engineering, ideally Grid or Power industries


• Customer facing and stakeholder management experience


• Willingness to travel for site visits during project execution and other business purposes


• Ability to deliver results under pressure, meet tight timelines, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, and manage project scope, resources, budgets, and risks while ensuring high-quality standards


• Excellent English (oral and written) with strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.


• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills


• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems


• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs


• Established project management skills


• Experience managing HVDC projects


• Understanding of Services industry and Long Term Services Agreements


• Knowledge of Grid Products (GIS, AIS, Power Transformers, Protection Relays, Automation & Control).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, particularly in the Grid and Power industries, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, budget management, and compliance with quality and safety standards. Possesses excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management


• HVDC Project Management


• Stakeholder Management


• Grid Products Knowledge


• Engineering Background

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• End-to-End Project Management


• Budget Management


• Risk Management


• Contract Administration


• Analytic Thinking


• Problem Solving


• Program Execution


• Quality Standards Compliance


• EHS Standards Compliance


• Technical Expertise

Soft Skills

• Leadership


• Interpersonal Skills


• Communication Skills


• Customer Relationship Management


• Team Guidance

Industry Keywords

• Grid Industry


• Power Industry


• Long Term Services Agreements


• GIS


• AIS


• Power Transformers


• Protection Relays


• Automation & Control


• Project Delivery


• Continuous Improvement