Grid Automation Lead Project Manager

• Provide leadership on assigned projects and ensure financial and contractual execution through established company procedures.
• Responsibilities include project safety, quality, scope, cost, schedule, risk management, and customer satisfaction.

• Execute projects keeping high standards in efficiency, on-time delivery, scope management, and financial goals.
• Contribute to units’ operational performance by providing accurate forecasts in finance Key Performance Indicators: Sales, Cash & Margin.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships using solid communication skills.
• Manage project execution from tender to warranty end.
• Be the prime customer contact for contract execution and maintain lasting customer relationships.
• Collaborate with engineering, contract admin, finance, procurement, and other support functions.
• Be accountable for On Time Delivery, Sales and cash-in realization, risk management, and customer satisfaction.
• Follow project management best practices and specific Product line guidance.
• Provide monthly updates on action plan progress and sales/cash forecasts.
• Prepare and present project reviews.
• Contribute to the Operation department development and unit continuous improvement.
• Lead EHS/Safety actions and performance, ensuring project teams are properly trained and qualified.
• Follow company compliance policies and promote open reporting.
• Support Commercial team by engaging in the pre-contract process and optimizing project costs and deliveries.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Electricity Grid engineering or project management.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time and comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.

• Proficient in project management tools and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; fully fluent in English.
• Capability to manage and motivate a project team with autonomy and rigor.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s engineering degree.
• Previous work experience in a multi-cultural environment, preferably with expatriate experience.
• PMP Certification.
• Prior experience managing customer-facing projects in Electricity Transmission, Distribution & Industrial markets.
• Engineering and Business knowledge, with experience in Digital Substation, Protection and Control activities.
• Proven leadership under project structure.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Familiarity with contractual terms and experience managing them.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long and short-term projects simultaneously.

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