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.
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
