Lead Project Manager - Grid Automation

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work in the United States

Annual salary range $100,000–$166,700

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching and retirement plan

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Lead Project Manager – Grid Automation in the United States to oversee the full lifecycle of grid automation programs from tender to warranty close-out. You will act as the primary customer contact and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet safety, quality, scope, and schedule targets.

You will influence strategic decisions, support commercial activities, and drive continuous improvement across international project portfolios while working remotely with approximately

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years in grid engineering, grid automation, or project management.
• Experience managing complex, customer-facing projects.
• Knowledge of power grid technologies and protection systems.
• PMP certification is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel ~20%.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete project execution lifecycle from tender through warranty close-out.
• Serve as primary customer contact and maintain strong relationships.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, finance, procurement.
• Manage safety, quality, scope, costs, schedules, and risk.
• Forecast, monitor, and improve cash flow and sales realization.
• Provide monthly progress and forecast updates to stakeholders.
• Apply PM standards to ensure consistent execution and excellence.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and contractual issues.
• Promote EHS standards and training for teams and subcontractors.
• Support pre-contract activities with lessons learned to optimize costs.
• Contribute to Operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Project Manager – Grid Automation based in the United States. The Lead Project Manager will oversee the successful execution of complex grid automation projects, managing the entire project lifecycle from tender preparation through final warranty close-out. This role covers a broad portfolio of solutions, including protection relays, substation and distribution automation, monitoring and diagnostics, and related systems and services. You will serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring projects meet their objectives in terms of safety, quality, scope, budget, and delivery schedules. Working closely with multidisciplinary and international teams, you will drive operational excellence, manage risks, and strengthen long‑term customer relationships. The position also offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, support commercial activities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This is a fully remote opportunity with approximately 20% travel to customer sites and project locations.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the complete project execution lifecycle, from tender and contract handover through delivery and warranty close-out, ensuring successful contract fulfillment.
• Act as the primary customer contact throughout project execution, maintaining transparent communication and building strong, long‑term business relationships.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, including engineering, contract administration, contract management, finance, and procurement, to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Take ownership of project performance across safety, quality, scope, costs, schedules, and risk management.
• Manage project portfolios and ensure accurate forecasting, timely delivery, sales realization, cash collection, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and monitor project action plans, providing monthly updates on progress, sales forecasts, and cash‑flow expectations.
• Prepare and present regular project performance reviews, reports, and updates to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Apply established project management methodologies, standards, and best practices to ensure consistent execution and operational excellence.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while proactively addressing potential delivery challenges and contractual issues.
• Promote environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards, ensuring that project teams and subcontractors receive appropriate training and maintain all required qualifications.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures while encouraging transparency, accountability, and a culture of open reporting.
• Support commercial and tendering teams during pre‑contract activities by sharing project experience and lessons learned to optimize costs, contractual conditions, and delivery strategies.
• Contribute to the development of the Operations team and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in electricity grid engineering, grid automation, or project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, customer‑facing projects within electricity transmission, distribution, or industrial markets.
• Strong knowledge of power grid technologies, particularly digital substations, protection systems, and control solutions.
• Proven expertise in project management methodologies, tools, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• PMP certification is an advantage.
• Engineering bachelor's or master's degree is preferred.
• Solid understanding of contract terms, commercial agreements, and contract management processes.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience managing, motivating, and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Experience working in multicultural and international environments is highly desirable, including previous international assignments.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, combined with a proactive and results‑oriented mindset.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20% of the time to customer sites and other project locations, in accordance with applicable travel and tax policies.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Benefits:

• Annual base salary ranging from
• $100,000 to $166,700
• , depending on experience, education, qualifications, and geographic location.
• Geographic salary differentials of 110%, 120%, or 130% may apply in certain locations.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
• Access to a 24/7 nurse-supported health coaching service.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential 24/7 counseling, assessment, and referral services.
• Retirement savings plan through a 401(k) program, including company matching and additional retirement contributions.
• Access to financial planning resources and professional retirement consultants.
• Tuition assistance to support continued education and professional development.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits and life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays annually.
• Permissive time off.
• Fully remote working arrangement within the United States.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Exposure to innovative grid automation technologies and high-impact international energy infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to contribute to the energy transition and the development of more sustainable and reliable electricity networks.