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Delivery Manager - Grid AutomationWhy This Role Matters

As a Grid Automation Delivery Manager, you'll sit at the intersection of technology, leadership, and client partnership, shaping how modern utility communications and grid automation solutions are delivered at scale. This is a highly visible, client-facing role where you'll lead teams, guide strategy, and turn emerging telecom technologies into real-world outcomes for electric utilities.

You'll help position Actalent as a partner of choice by delivering high-quality, innovative solutions-while building strong teams, developing talent, and staying ahead of industry trends.

What You'll DoStrategy & Practice Leadership

+ Develop and execute strategic plans that align Grid Automation Practice goals with market demand, growth objectives, and client needs

+ Build core technical and delivery capabilities that differentiate the Practice and fuel long-term success

+ Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture that inspires teams and attracts top talent

Client Engagement & Business Growth

+ Serve as a trusted advisor to electric utility clients, partnering with technical and business leaders

+ Collaborate with Business Development and Practice Enablement teams to design client-focused solutions aligned with Actalent's Business Acquisition Process (BAP)

+ Identify new business opportunities within Grid Automation and across Actalent Practices; support future pursuits through strong delivery outcomes

Delivery Excellence

+ Lead and manage multi-site, onsite, and remote teams delivering Grid Automation and telecommunications projects

+ Own overall delivery performance, ensuring projects meet cost, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction goals

+ Oversee telecom project budgets, resource planning, forecasting, and risk management

+ Ensure adherence to Actalent's Service Management Framework (SMF), and Business Execution Process (BEP)

Technical Innovation

+ Stay current on telecommunications and Smart Grid technologies, including:

+ Rural broadband and fiber networks

+ AMI and smart grid communications

+ Distribution automation and IT/OT integration

+ Mesh radio, microwave systems, and cybersecurity

+ Translate emerging technologies into innovative solutions and new business opportunities

People Leadership & Talent Development

+ Build, lead, and develop high-performing engineering and technical teams across multiple locations

+ Drive employee engagement through performance management, coaching, and career development

+ Own talent management decisions, including hiring, development, and workforce planning

+ Ensure compliance with all internal and client training, safety, and policy requirements

What You BringEducation & Credentials

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, IT, Construction Management, Business, or a related engineering field

+ Advanced degree, PE, and/or PMP certification preferred

Experience & Expertise

+ 8+ years of professional telecommunications engineering experience

+ 5+ years working within the electric utility industry

+ 3+ years in a client-facing role, navigating utility organizations and building long-term relationships

+ Proven experience leading large engineering or technical teams

+ Expert-level knowledge in at least one of the following areas, and working knowledge in several others:

+ Fiber optic networks

+ Wireless and microwave communications

+ Networking and data multiplexing

+ Cybersecurity and firewalls

+ Cloud computing

+ Smart Grid technologies

Leadership & Professional Skills

+ Strong business acumen with a consulting mindset

+ Demonstrated success solving complex technical and business challenges

+ Entrepreneurial leadership style with excellent communication and presentation skills

+ Comfortable engaging client stakeholders and executive decision-makers

+ Effective collaborator across cross-functional teams in virtual and distributed environments

Travel Requirements

+ Willingness to travel up to 50%, as needed if not located in an engineering center.

What Sets You Apart

You're not just delivering projects-you're building teams, shaping strategy, and driving innovation in a rapidly evolving utility landscape. If you thrive in leadership roles and enjoy turning advanced telecom technologies into meaningful grid modernization outcomes, this role offers the platform and visibility to make a lasting impact.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $220000.00/yr.

This is an internal role within Actalent and our internal benefits are offered with this position. We offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, and other coverages for purchase.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.