Lead Project Management Specialist - Project Mgmt (12 month contract)

Job Description Summary:

The Grid Automation Lead Project Manager will provide leadership on assigned projects and ensure financial and contractual execution through established company procedures. Responsibilities include project safety, quality, scope, cost, schedule, risk management, and customer satisfaction.
Main tasks include:
• Execute projects keeping high standards in efficiency, on time delivery, scope management and financial goals as per PMH rules
• Contribute to units’ operational performance by providing accurate forecasts in finance Key Performance Indicators: Sales, Cash & Margin
• Develop and maintain customer relationships using solid communication skills
Business scope includes a portfolio of Grid Automation projects (including Protection Relays, Substation & Distribution Automation, Monitoring & Diagnosis and Systems & Services) running in parallel.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Essential  Responsibilities:

• Manage project execution from tender to warranty end
• Be the prime customer contact for contract execution. Develop and maintain lasting customer relationships.
• Execute Projects in collaboration with engineering department, contract admin, contract management, finance, procurement & other support functions
• Be accountable for On Time Delivery, Sales and cash-in realization (& accurate forecasting), ]Risk management & Customer satisfaction
• Follow project management best practices as per Project Management Handbook and specific Product line guidance
• Monthly update on actions plan progress & Sales/cash forecasts
• Preparation and presentation of project reviews
• Contribute to Operation department development & Unit continuous improvement
• Lead EHS/Safety actions and performance: be fully compliant with GE rules and processes, ensure project teams (own and subcontracted) are properly trained and holders of required qualifications when required. 
• Follow GE compliance Policies (‘The Spirit and The Letter’) and promote open reporting
• Support Commercial team by engaging as required in pre-contract process, providing return of experience, optimizing project costs & deliveries

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Electricity Grid engineering or project management
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Desired Characteristics:

• Proficient in project management tools and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Fully fluent in English
• Capability to manage & motivate a project team with Autonomy and Rigor
• Bachelor’s or Master’s engineering degree.
• Previous work experience in multi-cultural environment (preferably with an expatriate experience)
• PMP Certification
• Prior experience managing customer facing projects in Electricity Transmission, Distribution & Industrial markets.
• Engineering and Business knowledge, with experience in Digital Substation, Protection and Control activities
• Proven Leadership under project structure
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Familiarity with contractual terms and experience managing
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to coordinate  and prioritize multiple  long and short-term projects simultaneously