Project Manager - Maternity Cover

GridBeyond are a green tech energy scale-up company, with big plans to disrupt the energy sector on a relentless course to achieve our vision of delivering a global zero carbon future. With well-established roots in the demand side response space, we have expanded our commercial strategical thinking and product portfolio to enable us to break new global market barriers.

How does GridBeyond do this?

We do this by living our Mission, leveraging AI to innovate and collaborate with our customers creating optimal value from renewable energy generation, demand and storage to deliver a zero-carbon future.

What’s the business and culture like?

Over the last 24 months, we have doubled the amount of people that work with us and expanded our business operations over an international landscape. With people working in Ireland, UK, US, Japan and Australia-we are company that understands the importance of connection and thrive on the purpose of our work. We are proud to contribute to a greener, cleaner world for everyone to live in.

What’s this role about?

We are seeking a temporary Project Manager to lead the delivery of our Behind-the-Meter (BTM) software development projects. This role is assigned to cover someone’s maternity leave and is focused on ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of high-impact technology solutions that align with market demands and meet end-user needs.

As part of the Product Development Team, the Project Manager will oversee key software development initiatives, working closely with internal stakeholders—including product owners, business analysts, architects, software engineers, and QA teams—in a fast-paced Agile environment. This role will play a crucial part in advancing GridBeyond’s Smart Grid Platform, utilizing industry-standard tools and methodologies to manage changing business requirements and deliver innovative solutions to our customers during this temporary assignment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and direct the team to successfully execute project plans, including delegating tasks during bi-weekly development sprints, maintaining ongoing communication and progress reports with stakeholders, and identifying and addressing project risks as needed.

Analyse requirements from internal departments and external industry clients to define the technical and business scope of projects.

Collaborate with development team members to translate requirements into detailed technical and functional specifications, ensuring the chosen solutions align with business needs.

Identify, size, and plan resources required for project execution.

Work closely with cross-functional teams—including Product Management, IT, Regulatory, Sales, and Marketing—as well as external partners, to ensure the successful delivery of projects and product launches.

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience managing and delivering significant software development projects.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end delivery of complex technical initiatives, from planning and resource allocation through testing and final deployment.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects concurrently using Agile methodologies, including bi-weekly sprint planning, to meet deadlines.
• Technical knowledge of software development processes
• Strong organizational, planning, and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in stakeholder management, both internally and externally.
Self-driven with a commitment to continuous learning and a keen eye for detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or certification in Information Technology, Software Development, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or related energy fields is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and technical concepts.

Additional Experience (Beneficial but Not Essential):

• Project Management certifications such as PRINCE2 or PMP.
• Experience with Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Monday.com project management tools.
• Background in hardware development projects.
Industry experience in energy sectors, with a passion for energy sustainability and innovation.

What behaviors are rewarded at GridBeyond?

• Customer Obsession - We keep our customers at the forefront of every decision we
• Relentless- We push beyond boundaries, overcome obstacles. We refuse to give up and will never settle for less than world class.
• Integrit y - We are committed to conducting ourselves with honesty, ethics, and transparency. We foster trust and respect with our colleagues, customers and partners.
• Agility- We value agility and the willingness to embrace new ideas and
• Collaboration - We foster a culture of cooperation, communication, and shared
  

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovative energy solutions and a sustainable future. Apply now to contribute to cutting-edge projects in global energy markets and smart grid technologies.