Lead Project Manager – Grid Automation

GE Vernova

6d • $100,000 - $166,700 • Remote

About The Position

Join GE Vernova’s Grid Automation team as a Lead Project Manager, taking ownership of complex, high-impact projects across Protection Relays, Substation & Distribution Automation, Monitoring & Diagnosis, and Systems & Services. Manage project execution from tender through warranty close-out, serving as the primary customer contact and driving safety, quality, scope, cost, schedule, and risk outcomes. The role involves managing multiple parallel projects, building lasting customer relationships, and contributing to continuous improvement within the Operations team.

The position is remote, with Utah preferred, and requires approximately 20% travel to customer sites and other project locations. Relocation assistance is not provided. For U.S.-based candidates, the stated pay range is $100,000–$166,700, subject to geographic differentials and factors such as experience, education, and skill set. The role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

GE Vernova describes its work environment as offering professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; health coaching and an Employee Assistance Program; retirement savings and company contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree; the posting specifies a minimum of 6 years for the equivalent-experience path.
• At least 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.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and fluency in English.
• Experience leading and motivating project teams with autonomy and rigor.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
• Experience working in multicultural environments; international assignment experience is a plus.
• PMP certification.
• Experience managing customer-facing projects in electricity transmission, distribution, or industrial markets.
• Technical and business knowledge in Digital Substation, Protection, and Control.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Familiarity with contract terms and contract management.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution from tender through the end of warranty, serving as the primary customer contact for contract delivery.
• Build and sustain strong, long-term customer relationships through clear, proactive communication.
• Coordinate with engineering, contract administration, contract management, finance, and procurement to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Own on-time delivery, sales and cash-in realization, forecast accuracy, risk management, and customer satisfaction across the project portfolio.
• Apply project management best practices in accordance with the Project Management Handbook and relevant product line guidance.
• Provide monthly updates on action plans and sales and cash forecasts.
• Prepare and present project reviews to stakeholders.
• Contribute to Operations team development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion EHS and safety performance, ensuring the team, including subcontractors, is trained and holds required qualifications.
• Uphold company compliance standards and promote a culture of open reporting.
• Support the Commercial team during pre-contract activities and share lessons learned to optimize project costs and delivery.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Health Coach access
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior