Head of Project Management Office, North America
About The Position
GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage (PCS) business is an innovator in advanced energy conversion and storage systems, serving utility and industrial customers and supporting the transition to a sustainable, decarbonized future. The Head of the Project Management Office (PMO) will lead the PMO for a business exceeding $1 billion across Energy Storage, Industrial Electrification, and Power Stability. The role drives standardization of project management activities, leads the North American regional rollout of digital technology, and ensures projects are executed to meet or exceed customer expectations. The position oversees project management governance, project controls, training and capability development, digital platform implementation and adoption, and operational execution. It also manages PMO team members and supports and mentors Project Managers and site team members. This is a remote position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, business management, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience leading complex projects or project management organizations; experience in energy, industrial, or electrification sectors is identified as ideal.
- Expertise in project controls, including critical-path scheduling, cost forecasting, and risk management.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency managing KPIs, project margins, and financial operational rhythms such as billing and cash collection.
- Demonstrated experience deploying enterprise-level digital tools such as PPM, ERP, or PLM systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead organizational change.
- Prior people leadership experience.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification.
- Experience in energy, industrial, or electrification sectors.
Responsibilities
- Define and standardize execution tools, including project plans, critical path schedules, cost and margin analysis, and risk scorecards.
- Harmonize project delivery practices across business segments.
- Drive operating processes and rhythms needed to achieve the business operating plan.
- Oversee standard project controls, including project planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk management.
- Standardize training and capability development across business subsegments.
- Manage PMO team members.
- Oversee North American regional rollout and adoption of digital technology tools to improve project visibility and efficiency.
- Lead local implementation and integration of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) systems for resource allocation and project tracking.
- Support the transition and standardization of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) workflows to improve financial accuracy and operational reporting.
- Support standardization of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools to ensure data continuity from engineering through project execution.
- Provide training and change management support to encourage adoption of digital platforms across the region.
- Facilitate operating plan reviews and the Quality Management Integration (QMI) process.
- Communicate project deliverables, risks, and opportunities across the organization.
- Manage monthly business operational processes, including KPI/Bowler tracking, Project Reviews, Commercial Management Reviews (CMR), billing, and cash collection.
- Provide ongoing support and mentorship to Project Managers and site team members to promote operational excellence.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Permissive time off.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Professional development and competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
