Senior Grid Automation Project Lead (Remote)

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote within the United States

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Lead Project Manager – Grid Automation for the United States, remote with about 20% travel. You will oversee complex grid automation projects from tender to warranty close-out, coordinating engineering, finance, and procurement to meet safety, quality, scope, budget, and delivery targets.

Requires 5+ years in grid engineering or PM, strong knowledge of digital substations and protection systems, and English fluency. PMP is advantageous; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in electricity grid engineering, grid automation, or project management.
• 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.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience managing, motivating, and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20% of the time to customer sites and other project locations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

English fluency

Education

Engineering bachelor's or master's degree

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Jobgether is seeking a Lead Project Manager – Grid Automation for the United States, remote with about 20% travel. You will oversee complex grid automation projects from tender to warranty close-out, coordinating engineering, finance, and procurement to meet safety, quality, scope, budget, and delivery targets.

Requires 5+ years in grid engineering or PM, strong knowledge of digital substations and protection systems, and English fluency. PMP is advantageous; US work authorization is required.