Job Description Summary The energy grid is changing fast — and the work you lead here will help shape what it becomes. As Senior Project Manager for Grid Automation, you will own the end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value projects, including Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) projects, from contract handover through to final acceptance. You will also support and coach a team of Project Managers, helping them deliver profitably and to the highest standards. This is a role where your ability to bring people together, hold complexity steady, and drive outcomes across multiple workstreams will directly contribute to the clean energy transition. What You'll Do Lead full project delivery across Grid Automation projects, including Offshore Wind Farm scope. Managing schedule, cost, risk, and customer relationships from transfer to Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) or Taking Over Certificate (TOC). Own financial performance for your project portfolio, including gross margin accountability, monthly sales forecasting, cost recovery planning, and regular reporting to senior management. Manage customer and stakeholder relationships at senior levels, representing Grid Automation externally and internally, ensuring satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution. Drive contract and supplier management, including claims and variation orders, coordinating with procurement, manufacturing units, and the contract management team. Identify, manage, and mitigate risk, conducting risk sessions, developing action plans, and proactively surfacing commercial opportunities across the project lifecycle. Coach and support Grid Automation Project Managers on Offshore Wind Farm project delivery, sharing lessons learned and contributing to continuous improvement of project management processes. Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the OWF segment, consolidating execution summaries and presenting project status to leadership. Who You Are You are a seasoned project leader who thrives when the stakes are high and the teams are large. You are equally comfortable driving delivery and developing the people around you, and you understand that both matter. Required Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. A formal qualification in this area is required given the technical complexity of Grid Automation and Offshore Wind Farm projects. Significant experience in project management within the Transmission
Senior Project Manager – Grid Automation employer: AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited
At GE Vernova, we pride ourselves on being a leader in the energy transition, offering our employees a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Principal Engineer in Control System Performance, you will not only contribute to cutting-edge HVDC technology but also benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, mentorship from industry experts, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Located in a vibrant area with access to top-tier resources and networking opportunities, GE Vernova is committed to empowering its employees to drive meaningful change in the energy sector.
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AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited Recruitment Team
