Project Group Manager

Sonepar•London, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Group Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the London-based project team to ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects aligned with company goals, client expectations, and revenue growth objectives. This role provides hands-on leadership in project delivery within the London market, ensuring efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction. In addition to managing the local project team, this position maintains a collaborative oversight role with the Sales function in London, supporting alignment between project delivery and business development efforts. While broader team coordination remains under central leadership, this role plays a key part in supporting pipeline visibility, identifying local opportunities, and contributing to long-term client success within the region.

Requirements

Strong leadership with ability to manage and motivate teams in complex, multi-project environments
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and risk management
Strong understanding of the sales lifecycle and profitability (margins, utilization)
Ability to scope, cost, and translate client needs into scalable solutions
Effective communicator with strong client-facing and presentation skills
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience in the sales/ preferred wholesale electrical industry.
5 - 7 years of progressive project management experience, or related experience
Demonstrated experience delivering cross-functional, client-facing projects
Experience driving growth within an entrepreneurial environment.
Possess the ability to motivate, inspire, provide and accept feedback to and from employees.
Excellent spoken and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes including marketing.
Ability to provide timely, accurate and clear reports.
Possess the ability to delegate, set expectations and monitor progress of all direct reports.
Excellent computer skills, including ability to work with Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience defining or improving PMO processes or delivery standards is preferred
Project Management certification (PMP, PgMP, Prince2, Agile, or equivalent) considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the London project team to ensure successful delivery of projects on time, within scope, and on budget
Manage day-to-day project execution, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk mitigation
Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to drive team performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
Monitor project progress and communicate status, risks, and outcomes clearly to leadership and stakeholders
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define scope, expectations, and deliverables, ensuring high client satisfaction
Support and align with the London Sales function by providing visibility into delivery capacity, timelines, and project feasibility
Contribute to project scoping, estimating, and identifying opportunities for extensions or repeat business within the region
Ensure adherence to company standards, processes, and client requirements across all London-based projects

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Spending Account
RRSP matching
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Career path
Company paid Life Insurance