Senior Project Manager – Grid Automation

GE Vernova

. Lead full project delivery across Grid Automation projects, including Offshore Wind Farm scope, managing schedule, cost, risk, and customer relationships from transfer to PAC or TOC .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeGlasgow • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading full project delivery for Grid Automation projects, with a strong focus on Offshore Wind Farm scope, financial performance, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to manage complex projects, drive continuous improvement, and coach project managers effectively.

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Project ManagementGrid AutomationTransmission & Distribution (T&D)Offshore Wind Farm DeliveryFinancial Performance Management

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Hard Skills

Project DeliveryRisk ManagementCost Recovery PlanningSales ForecastingKPI ReportingClaims ManagementVariation OrdersProtection & ControlsMulti-Workstream Project ManagementCommercial Acumen

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationIssue ResolutionTeam LeadershipCoachingStakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Grid Automation ProjectsOffshore Wind FarmTransmission & Distribution (T&D)Cross-Functional TeamsMulticultural Project Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead full project delivery across Grid Automation projects, including Offshore Wind Farm scope, managing schedule, cost, risk, and customer relationships from transfer to PAC or TOC
Own financial performance for the project portfolio, including gross margin accountability, monthly sales forecasting, cost recovery planning, and reporting to senior management
Manage senior-level customer and stakeholder relationships and ensure satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution
Drive contract and supplier management, including claims and variation orders, coordinating with procurement, manufacturing units, and contract management
Identify, manage, and mitigate risk through risk sessions, action plans, and proactive identification of commercial opportunities
Coach and support Grid Automation Project Managers on Offshore Wind Farm project delivery
Share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes
Report KPIs for the Offshore Wind Farm segment, consolidate execution summaries, and present project status to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
Significant experience in project management within the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) industry
Proven background in T&D and Grid Automation, including Protection & Controls
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-workstream projects running in parallel
Strong experience leading and motivating cross-functional project teams
Fluency in English
Willingness to travel approximately 15–20% as project and business needs require
Preferred: Experience working in multicultural or internationally distributed project environments
Preferred: Background in Offshore Wind Farm project delivery
Preferred: Strong commercial acumen with a track record of execution-focused leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

A key role in a collaborative, international environment with flexibility in how you work
Competitive benefits, including private health insurance
Genuine development opportunities, with on-the-job learning built into how we grow our people
The chance to work on technically complex, meaningful projects at the forefront of the energy transition