Datacenter Program Director, North America
About The Position
GE Vernova is seeking a high-impact Program Director to lead the end-to-end execution of our flagship Datacenter projects across North America (Canada & US). As a key strategic driver for the Power Conversion Services (PCS) segment, you will own the profitability and financial results for a high-value portfolio (orders ranging from $1.6B to $3.5B). This is a critical leadership role that balances complex technical execution with aggressive financial performance targets, directly enabling our strategic growth and services expansion. Reporting to the General Manager of Power Conversion and Storage, North America, this role leads a team of project managers and project delivery professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ years of progressive leadership managing complex projects, programs, or business segments in a comparably sized organization.
- Proven track record of leading complex, multi-year, multi-regional projects with large-scale budgets ($1B+).
- Deep understanding of professional project management methodologies and best practices for delivering major turnkey projects.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage large-scale headcounts (direct and indirect), and navigate complex cultural contexts.
- Strong background in complex technical environments, including grid and system studies.
- Exceptional ability to build relationships with hyperscaler clients and influence organizational strategy at the executive level.
- Proven skill in coordinating and driving cross-regional business and systems delivery across multiple factories.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale datacenter projects, ensuring all phases are executed within scope, time, and quality standards.
- Maintain full accountability for the program budget. Drive cost control, ensure financial compliance with GE Vernova standards, and manage change orders to optimize profitability.
- Act as the primary interface with hyperscalers and key developers. Manage complex governance structures, mitigate risks, and ensure total stakeholder alignment.
- Oversee the delivery of all technical and operational work packages, ensuring strict alignment with GE Vernova’s technical and security requirements.
- Coordinate a complex, multi-country supply chain network and ensure full regulatory compliance.
- Partner with the Inquiry to Order (ITO) stage to influence future datacenter orders and scale PCS capabilities to meet growing market demand.
- Recruit and lead a high-performing team of Project Managers and support functions to ensure successful project delivery.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- prescription drug coverage
- access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- access to Fidelity Executive Services
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- disability benefits
- life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- permissive time off
- Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
