Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GridUnity is the industry leader in interconnection life cycle management, delivering innovative software solutions for a sustainable energy future. As a Project Manager, you will lead enterprise SaaS implementations, managing project scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead the successful execution of customer implementation and enhancement projects from initiation through delivery
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets
- Coordinate cross-functional teams—including Product, Engineering, and Customer Success—to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables
- Act as a key point of contact for customer stakeholders, providing proactive communication and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle
- Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate and resolve when needed
- Track project performance against goals and deliver regular status reports to internal and external stakeholders
- Orchestrate UAT, performance testing, and readiness reviews; ensure defects are prioritized and resolved to exit criteria
- Drive change management: training plans, stakeholder communications, SOP updates, and post‑go‑live hypercare
- Manage contracts/SOWs, baselines, and change requests; track burn, invoicing milestones, and margin
- Identify and mitigate delivery risks and cross‑program dependencies; escalate with options and recommendations
- Apply project management methodologies and best practices to drive process efficiency and consistency across the CX organization
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- A few years of project management experience in delivering enterprise SaaS implementations (ideally in the energy or utility sector)
- Analytical problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset
- Familiarity with interconnection processes and terminology (e.g., queue management, system impact/facilities studies, DER integration, distribution load connection)
- Proficiency with project tools: Jira/Confluence (or equivalents), MS Project/Smartsheet, Google Workspace, and collaboration suites
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; comfortable presenting to executive and technical audiences
- Ability to translate complex policy/engineering requirements into actionable plans; bias for structured problem‑solving and documentation
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results on time and within scope
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent certification
- Working knowledge of utility/energy regulations and standards (e.g., FERC Order 2023 concepts, NERC, ISO/RTO processes) and how they influence workflows and data
- Hands-on experience with SaaS implementations or other technical project delivery
- Ability to influence without authority and foster collaboration across distributed teams
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages that recognize your expertise and contributions
- Remote-first culture that provides flexibility and balance
- Professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and career pathing
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
- Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance at no cost to you
- 401(k) plan with a 4% match to help secure your future
- Flexible PTO and a supportive work culture that values balance
- Mission-driven work with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector
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