Data Center Power & Microgrid Project Lead

ETAP Software; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ETAP seeks an execution-focused, technically fluent Project Manager to lead real-time microgrid control and power management solutions for hyperscale and colocation data center clients.

This role owns projects end-to-end—from contract execution through commissioning, energization, and final acceptance—and serves as the accountable leader for clients, commissioning teams, and internal engineering stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience delivering engineering, power systems, automation, or industrial software projects.
• Strong fluency in power systems or industrial automation, with the ability to engage in discussions on commissioning, controls, protection, and SCADA/EPMS systems.
• Proven experience managing contract-driven projects with milestone-based payments and defined acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Own full project execution across scope, schedule, budget, and contract.
• Lead as the accountable project leader for schedule, scope, commercial outcomes, and acceptance readiness.
• Interface with hyperscale/colocation owners, commissioning agents, general contractors, and utility stakeholders.
• Lead project reviews, coordinate witness testing, and manage escalations to resolution.
• Drive credible conversations, tracking commissioning progress through testing and identifying true risks vs. noise.
• Manage financial performance, including payment milestones and cash flow against deliverables.
• Lead risk and change management, particularly during commissioning and acceptance phases.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align with contractual and technical requirements.
• Oversee project acceptance and handover to support.

Skills

Project management

Power systems

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

PMP certification

Tools

JIRA

Power BI

SCADA/EPMS

Job description

ETAP seeks an execution-focused, technically fluent Project Manager to lead real-time microgrid control and power management solutions for hyperscale and colocation data center clients.

This role owns projects end-to-end—from contract execution through commissioning, energization, and final acceptance—and serves as the accountable leader for clients, commissioning teams, and internal engineering stakeholders.