Job Description Summary

As the Grid Automation Lead Project Manager, you will provide leadership on assigned projects and ensure financial and contractual execution through established company procedures. Responsibilities include project scope, cost, schedule, risk management plus Quality and customer satisfaction. Business scope includes a portfolio of Grid Automation projects (including Protection Relays, Substation & Distribution Automation, Monitoring & Diagnosis and Systems & Services and telecommunication) running in parallel.

Job Description

What you will do:

• 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, cash-in realization (& accurate forecasting), Risk management and Customer satisfaction.

• Follow project management best practices as per Project Management Handbook and specific Product line guidance.

• Monthly update on actions plans 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 and promote open reporting.

• Support Commercial team by engaging as required in pre-contract process, providing return of experience, optimizing project costs & deliveries.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.

• Min 3 years of experience in Electricity Grid project management or engineering mainly in Digital Systems and protections applications or Telecom in utility.

• Proficient in project management tools and procedures.

• Strong understanding of Egyptian customer

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Fluent in Arabic, and English.

• Capability to manage & motivate a project team.

• Willingness to travel 40% of the time and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.

• PMP Certification or equivalent.

what will make you stand out:

• Bachelor’s or master’s engineering degree.

• Previous work experience in multi-cultural environment.

• Professional experience with customers in Egypt (End customers, EPCs, OEMs and system integrators)

• Prior experience managing customer facing projects in Electricity Transmission, Distribution & Industrial markets.

• Engineering and Business knowledge, with experience in Digital Substation, Protection, Control and telecommunication 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.

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No