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Lead Project Manager – Grid Automation
@ GE Vernova
Markham, Ontario
Overview
GE Vernova is hiring a Lead Project Manager for Grid Automation in Markham, Ontario. The role owns a portfolio of concurrent grid automation projects from tender through warranty close-out, acting as primary customer contact. Requires at least 5 years in electricity grid engineering or project management, about 20% travel, and pay of $110,100 to $165,200 CAD annually with a discretionary bonus.
Pay:
$110,100–$165,200 a year
Responsibilities:
- Manage grid automation project lifecycles from tender to warranty
- Serve as primary customer contact and build client relationships
- Own on-time delivery, financial forecasting and risk management
- Coordinate engineering, contracts, finance and procurement teams
- Champion EHS compliance across internal and subcontracted teams
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree or six years of equivalent experience
- Minimum five years in grid engineering or project management
- Willingness to travel about 20% of the time
- PMP certification preferred
- Fluency in English and multicultural team experience
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PMP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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GE Vernova
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GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come. GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have the energy to change the world.
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GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric Power Generation |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Organization type | Public Company |
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Job Description Summary
About the RoleAs Lead Project Manager – Grid Automation, you will take ownership of a portfolio of concurrent Grid Automation projects — spanning Protection Relays, Substation & Distribution Automation, Monitoring & Diagnosis, and Systems & Services — from tender through warranty close-out. You'll be the primary customer contact for contract execution, driving on-time delivery, financial performance, and risk management while building lasting client relationships.
This role offers latitude to shape how work gets done: you can adapt procedures and practices as needed, provided outcomes meet expected standards of quality, volume, and timeliness.
Job Description
What You Will Do
- Manage full project lifecycles — from tender through warranty end — ensuring strong outcomes in scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety
- Serve as the primary customer point of contact, developing and sustaining long-term client relationships
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, contract administration, contract management, finance, and procurement to execute projects successfully
- Own on-time delivery, sales and cash-in realization, accurate forecasting, risk management, and customer satisfaction
- Apply project management best practices per the Project Management Handbook and relevant product-line guidance
- Provide monthly updates on action plans and sales/cash forecasts
- Prepare and present project reviews
- Contribute to continuous improvement within the Operations department
- Champion EHS/safety performance — ensure full compliance with company rules and that project teams (internal and subcontracted) hold required qualifications and training
- Follow company compliance policies and promote a culture of open reporting
- Support the Commercial team during pre-contract activities, sharing lessons learned and helping optimize project costs and deliverables
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR 6 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electricity grid engineering or project management
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time, in compliance with company travel and tax policies
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
- PMP Certification
- Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; full fluency in English
- Proven ability to lead and motivate project teams with autonomy and rigor
- Experience working in multicultural environments (international/expatriate experience a plus)
- Prior experience managing customer-facing projects in Electricity Transmission, Distribution, or Industrial markets
- Technical and business knowledge in Digital Substation, Protection, and Control activities
- Demonstrated leadership within a project-based structure
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills
- Familiarity with contractual terms and contract management experience
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to manage multiple long- and short-term projects simultaneously
Compensation and Benefits
The pay range for this Canadian-based position is $110,100 – $165,200 CAD annually. Actual compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
Work Arrangement and Location
This is a full-time role based in Markham, Ontario, Canada, requiring approximately 20% travel to customer sites and project locations.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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