HVS Project Management Leader

GE Vernova•Charleroi, PA

12d•$154,800 - $258,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Project Management Leader for Power Transmission leads, develops, and governs the project management function across the PT Switchgears product line portfolio. The role serves as the product-line hub for PMO, risk management, and contract management, providing portfolio oversight, governance, and dotted-line leadership to Project Managers. The position is accountable for end-to-end execution and financial and operational KPIs, including sales, margin, delivery, and customer satisfaction. It steers high-risk projects and complex negotiations, drives process and tool transformation, and develops talent within a matrix organization. It bridges factories and customers to align industrial planning (S&OP) with project execution. The leader establishes portfolio governance and standardized processes; oversees financial performance, working capital, billing, collections, and contract controls; and leads risk assessment, mitigation, and recovery efforts. The role works closely with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, customers, and internal stakeholders to coordinate production capacity, materials, project milestones, and quality issue resolution. It also coaches Project Managers and Contract Administrators and promotes EHS leadership across office, factory, and site operations. This is a remote position. GE Vernova describes its work environment as offering professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in Project Management, managing large, complex projects and/or multi-site portfolios in domestic and/or international environments.
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy equipment production environment, including understanding of factory processes, supply chain, and shop-floor quality management.
Proven experience working in a matrix organization with cross-functional and multi-site teams.
Demonstrated experience in team leadership, talent development, and managing PM communities.
For roles outside the USA, significant experience in Project Management and Operations Leadership; knowledge level comparable to a master’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma with relevant experience.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Offer of employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Energy/Power Transmission market is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

Establish, lead, and continuously improve the PMO framework for the PT Switchgears product line in alignment with business objectives and the Business Line PMO team.
Oversee execution governance, standardized processes, and customer engagement across factories, sites, and internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate Project Management with manufacturing operations so project milestones reflect production and assembly capabilities.
Monitor portfolio health, milestones, and performance indicators, and provide visibility to executive leadership.
Drive deployment of project management tools, templates, and methodologies.
Account for portfolio-level sales, cost, margin, and margin deviation targets.
Optimize working capital by reducing work in progress, managing project inventory, and accelerating Factory Acceptance Testing sign-offs to support timely billing.
Oversee project billing, collections, past dues, retentions, and bond and guarantee management from project kick-off through close-out.
Ensure financial, commercial, and operational decisions comply with the Delegation of Authority.
Take direct charge of major or strategic projects when necessary to protect delivery timelines and gross margins.
Ensure regular, structured portfolio Risks & Opportunities assessments and drive mitigation and action plans addressing overruns, liquidated damages, and execution issues.
Lead or oversee High and Medium Risk Project Reviews, ITO-to-OTR transfer meetings, and Lessons Learned/Return on Experience sessions.
Enforce contract management processes with customers, partners, and suppliers in coordination with Legal and central teams.
Support and mentor Project Managers on major Variation Orders, claims/ACT Management, and complex commercial disputes.
Lead customer-facing recovery actions and high-stakes negotiations in critical situations.
Work with plant managers and operations planning to anticipate bottlenecks, secure critical materials and electrical components, and balance manufacturing load.
Validate manufacturing milestones from Technical Design Reviews through FAT and SAT by coordinating engineering, quality, and production teams.
Coordinate corrective actions for factory-floor and on-site quality issues to minimize effects on delivery schedules and margins.
Lead, coach, and develop the regional/product-line PM team and Contract Administrators, setting performance standards aligned with the GE Performance Management cycle.
Provide dotted-line coaching and functional guidance to factory and regional Project Managers, strengthening competencies and aligning PM assignments with project complexity.
Demonstrate visible EHS leadership, drive the Zero Deviation Plan, promote hazard identification, and support safe work in offices, factories, and project sites.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services available 24/7.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.
Relocation assistance is not provided.