Project Manager

About the role

GridUnity is the industry leader in interconnection life cycle management, delivering cutting-edge software solutions that accelerate the transition to a more affordable, sustainable, and resilient energy future. As a Project Manager, you will lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise SaaS implementations for utility, transmission, and system operator customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful execution of customer implementation and enhancement projects from initiation through delivery.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Cook up cross-functional teams—including Product, Engineering, and Customer Success—to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables.
• Partner closely with customers, Solution Architects, Product, and Engineering to drive adoption of best practices and ensure measurable outcomes.
• Orchestrate User Acceptance Testing (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.

Requirements

• 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).
• An 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.
• The ability to translate complex policy/engineering requirements into actionable plans; bias for structured problem-solving and documentation.
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• 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.
• The ability to influence without authority and foster collaboration across distributed teams.

Skills

• Ability to identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate when needed.
• Track project performance against goals and deliver regular status reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages that recognize your expertise and contributions.
• A 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.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with standard business hours.