Senior ONW NAM Repower Projects Director
About The Position
North America Repower is a major growth platform within GE Vernova's Onshore Wind business, using modernization and life-extension programs to help customers increase asset value, improve fleet performance, and extend turbine life. The Repower Project Director owns execution and financial performance for the North America Repower project portfolio, sets direction across multiple concurrent programs, and leads the Project Managers responsible for delivery. The role is accountable for safety, customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, financial results, resource strategy, and talent development. It partners with Commercial, Engineering, Sourcing, Contract Management, Field Operations, Finance, Service, and Operations leaders. As part of the ONW NAM Projects leadership team, the Director sets execution standards, strengthens organizational capability, develops future project leaders, and influences decisions that support business growth and profitability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- 10+ years of experience in project management, construction, field operations, renewable energy, engineering, or a related industrial sector.
- 5+ years leading customer-facing projects, programs, or portfolios with direct financial accountability and the ability to influence suppliers and third parties.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing large, complex portfolios with significant P&L responsibility.
- Prior people leadership experience.
- Deep knowledge of wind energy project execution and repower operations.
- Proven success leading high-performing project teams in a matrixed environment.
- Strong executive presence, customer relationship skills, and ability to influence across functions.
- Strong commercial, contractual, financial, negotiation, and decision-making skills, with a strategic mindset that balances customer, operational, and business goals.
- Experience leading organizational transformation and process improvement, with a commitment to developing future leaders.
Responsibilities
- Own portfolio results for safety, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction, and financial performance, delivering projects on time and at or under budget.
- Set execution strategies that align customer commitments, resources, and business goals, and ensure projects are execution-ready before delivery begins.
- Build a preferred EPC and installer network and use closed-loop learnings to improve productivity on future repower projects.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Project Manager team through performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning.
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.
- Hold full P&L accountability for revenue, margin, cash collection, working capital, and forecast commitments, while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Serve as senior executive and primary escalation point for assigned customers; build executive-level relationships and lead governance and executive reviews to drive satisfaction, retention, and growth.
- Establish standard work, governance, and continuous improvement practices.
- Align Project Management, Engineering, Sourcing, Contract Management, Field Operations, Installation, Commissioning, and Service teams.
- Manage portfolio risks, claims, change orders, disputes, and negotiations, ensuring contractual compliance and delivery of customer commitments.
- Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, contractual requirements, and quality standards.
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 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 eligibility.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
