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GE Vernova · 1 month ago

Strategic Projects Director – Energy Infrastructure

Atlanta

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$155K/yr - $258K/yr

10+ years exp

GE Vernova is seeking a Strategic Projects Director – Energy Infrastructure responsible for executing mega projects involving Heavy Duty Gas Turbines. This role ensures customer satisfaction by managing all project-related activities and resources from contract signing through the completion of contractual obligations.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

Manage a megadeal project or multiple complex projects for a key customer(s), as defined by the Senior Leadership Team

Serve as the first and primary customer contact, owning the entire relationship and representing GE Vernova professionally in all interactions

Develop and implement a Project Execution Strategy from initiation through warranty in collaboration with the ITO Commercial Manager, ensuring successful project transition

Own full P&L responsibility for assigned project(s), including financial performance and risk management

Lead and inspire project teams, empowering functional leaders, setting clear priorities, and maintaining project morale

Support functional project managers in escalation processes within the project, across functions, and with customers and partners

Manage multiple stakeholders (partners, contractors, customers) to ensure project completion within contractual obligations

Develop and maintain a project risk register, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation actions and elevate issues in a timely manner through daily management routines

Align the project team in situations of conflicting requirements (e.g., cost vs. schedule, cost vs. risk)

Understand and drive ownership of key performance targets (Revenue, Contribution Margin, Cash) among the project team

Anticipate performance risks early, partnering with the Performance Engineering Team to develop mitigation strategies

Ensure all EHS obligations are met for the project(s) as per contractual requirements

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and leaders within customer organizations, including C-suite executives

Balance GEV’s interests with the customer’s legitimate expectations regarding contractual scope, using tact and appropriate communication filters

Take full accountability for project outcomes, rebounding from setbacks and focusing on solutions

Coach and mentor the project team, fostering development and recognizing achievements to drive high performance

Qualification

Power GenerationContract ManagementProject ManagementP&L ResponsibilityRisk ManagementCustomer RelationsProject Execution StrategyTeam BuildingNegotiation SkillsPresentation SkillsStrategic Thinking

Required

Bachelor's Degree

At least 10 years experience as a Project Manager or Director in the Power Generation industry

Preferred

Understanding of large-scale capital project costs and estimates, big and complex projects within Power Generation

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently with minimal direction required

Significant Project, Construction, Field Engineering and/or Contract Management experience in power industry

Experience in a customer facing role working through negotiations and solving issues

Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal

Project Management Professional (PMP) with a passion and knowledge of 'lean' standard work implementation in a project's organization

Strong Portfolio Experience; strategic thinking and problem solving; ensuring delivering same for each project, set strategy, project managers are cohesively managing similar way

Strong people management, team building, performance management, strategic and operations planning, process management, negotiation, and relationship management skills

Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages results