Project Manager – Grid Automation

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Project Manager for Grid Automation overseeing project delivery and customer satisfaction in energy sector. Collaborating with global teams in a dynamic environment driving the green energy transition.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeStafford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, manage and deliver projects contractually from transfer through to Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC).
Ensure high levels of Customer satisfaction and maximum margin / value.
Deliver projects following financial and operational aspects like budget, technical & contractual scopes.
Manage a portfolio of 4 to 6 active projects including CCS & DCS (Protection & Controls) Systems & Services + Loose Products running in parallel.
Follow project management best practices, including specific focus on transfer review and project gates reviews.
Provide accurate forecasts on financial KPIs: Sales, Cash & Contribution Margin.
Be the prime customer contact for contract execution.
Ensure commitments to customer are met in accordance with contract with clear feedback through consistent customer interaction.
Execute Projects in collaboration with engineering, logistics, sourcing, procurement and finance functions.
Monthly update on actions plan progress & Sales/cash forecasts.
Preparation and presentation of project reviews.
Maintain comprehensive documents & records of projects executed.
Manage resource planning and workload of the team to ensure 90% and above billable ratio.
Lead EHS / Safety actions and performance: be fully compliant with GE rules and processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
Business / industry knowledge.
Prior experience in T&D + Grid Automation activities will be an advantage.
Significant and demonstrated years of experience in project management within T&D Industry.
Capability to manage & motivate a project team of 3 - 6 people.
Fluency in English language.
T&D and Automation (Protection & Controls) background will be a plus.
Travel 10-15%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Competitive benefits
Great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementfinancial forecastingresource planningbudget managementcontract managementcustomer interactionEHS compliancetechnical scope managementportfolio managementperformance metrics

Soft Skills

customer satisfactionteam motivationcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillscollaborationpresentation skillsfeedback managementproblem-solvingtime management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree