Lead Project Manager – Grid Automation

Job description

Job Description Summary About the Role As 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