Senior Project Manager – Grid Modernization

K&A Engineering

. Lead Engineering, Operations, and IT team members .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise, particularly in managing large complex Operational Technology projects within the electric distribution industry. Proficient in stakeholder collaboration, resource allocation, and maintaining project budgets while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

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Project ManagementOperational Technology ProjectsMicrosoft ProjectLand Mobile Radio System DeploymentsElectrical Distribution Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementOperational TechnologyBudget ManagementChange ControlDocumentation ArtifactsRisk MonitoringResource AllocationTechnical Communication ProtocolsSCADA SystemsElectrical Connectivity

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingTeambuilding

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or BusinessMaster’s Degree PreferredProject Management Class Work Desirable

Industry Keywords

Electric Distribution IndustryWireless CommunicationsRF Site DevelopmentDevice InteroperabilityDistributed Energy Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Engineering, Operations, and IT team members
Plan and execute Operations and IT tasks throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure adherence to proper project methodology and production of high-quality deliverables
Provide project quality and status reporting to the Manager of Distribution Communications
Provide high-level project management overview, expertise, and direction
Manage projects involving wireless communications, including voice and data radio, dispatch/control consoles, RF site development, and RF RTU deployment projects
Lead technical project teams to successful execution of assigned projects
Manage multidisciplinary resources and develop project strategies and tactics for resource allocation
Meet with stakeholders and steering committees regarding project issues and decisions
Monitor risks, issues, and interdependencies affecting scope, schedule, cost, or solution alignment
Oversee project approval documentation covering need, scope, technical solution, alternatives, risks, budget, and timeline
Analyze progress against budget, schedule, and scope and manage change control
Prepare and deliver written and oral project status reports to management
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of project submittals
Initiate, review, and approve project-related labor and material purchase orders
Monitor project change request documentation
Maintain project budget and provide regular financial projections

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business or the equivalent degree will be considered
Master’s Degree is preferred; Project Management class work is desirable
Twenty (20) years of related experience, including at least three (3) years of Project Management experience
Fully knowledgeable and proficient in all aspects of project management
Experience managing large complex Operational Technology projects with multiple tracks and practical examples of deliverables
Experience with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel
High caliber communication, leadership, people, organizational, and project tracking skills
Ability to collaborate and coordinate with stakeholders, sponsors, leads, vendors, project managers, and technical staff
Strong process orientation and ability to produce high-quality documentation artifacts
Experience with land mobile radio system deployments
Basic understanding of electrical distribution system operations, including SCADA systems, electrical connectivity, distributed energy resources, communication infrastructure, technical communications protocols, and device interoperability
Understanding of existing and cutting-edge electric distribution technology and operations
Experience managing projects in the electric distribution industry
Proven leadership, teambuilding, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal, and motivational skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Parking and Transit Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Training, mentorship, and hands-on experience
Career advancement and growth opportunities