Project Manager - Grid Automation

Job Description Summary

Job Description Do you want to lead customer-facing grid automation projects that help deliver the energy transition? GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Project Manager
- Grid Automation to join our Grid Solutions team based in Stafford or Glasgow. GE Vernova
- The Energy to Change the World With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. "GE" carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" signals Earth's lush ecosystems, while "Nova" nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

The Project Manager
- Grid Automation will lead the delivery of customer projects from transfer through to final acceptance, helping to protect customer satisfaction, margin, and project performance. You will manage a portfolio of active projects in grid automation, protection and control systems, and related services and products. You will keep delivery on track across commercial, technical, financial, and operational areas, while building trusted customer relationships and coordinating closely with internal teams to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

• Leading projects through all stages of delivery, from transfer and planning to commissioning, warranty, and close-out.
• Managing customer expectations by acting as the main point of contact for contract execution.
• Coordinating with engineering, logistics, sourcing, procurement, and finance to keep delivery aligned and efficient.
• Monitoring project performance, including cost, cash, margin, schedule, safety, and quality.
• Preparing clear forecasts, reports, and project reviews to support decision-making and business performance.
• Supporting continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and helping strengthen team capability.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with company processes and standards.

Some travel, typically around 10-15%, may be required.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and keep complex projects moving forward.
• The capability to communicate clearly and build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
• An understanding of project controls, financial tracking, and commercial delivery.
• An expertise in leading project teams and coordinating across technical and business functions.
• A keen interest in grid automation, protection and control systems, or energy infrastructure.
• A formal education in a relevant technical or business subject is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

This is a permanent position based in our Stafford or Glasgow office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

Every action shapes our future. That's why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve. Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive