Senior Project Manager – Power Systems / Industrial Power Generation

Baker Hughes

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Would you like the opportunity to work in a dynamic innovative role? Are you passionate about building relationships and ensuring customer success? Join our team! Our Industrial and Energy Technology (IET) operates across 120 countries and serves the entire energy value-chain and industrial sector. We hold an extensive portfolio of rotating equipment, process flow, transmission technology and lifecycle services. Our Engineering Transformation team work to improve the quality of our Engineering processes. Partner with the best As a Senior Project Manager for Power Systems / IPG business, you will have full accountability for the successful execution of complex power generation projects from contract award through customer acceptance. You will lead multifunctional teams, manage executive customer and internal relationships, drive commercial outcomes, and ensure safe, predictable, and profitable project delivery. You will serve as a key leader within the Project Management organization, mentoring project managers, supporting business strategy, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the Power business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Energy Systems, or related discipline), Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited university.
Significant experience managing complex industrial, infrastructure, energy, or power generation projects (min 5 years)
Proven track record of delivering large capital projects while meeting financial, schedule, quality, and customer objectives.
Strong expertise in commercial management, contract administration, claims, and change order execution.
Demonstrated success managing executive-level customer relationships and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
Experience leading multifunctional and geographically dispersed teams in a global project environment.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and execution processes; PMP, PMI, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Willingness to travel internationally as required.
Current work authorization in the country of employment.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree (MBA or Master's degree) is a plus.
Knowledge of gas turbine technology, power generation systems, modular power solutions, EPC projects, or related industrial applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

Leading the execution of large-scale and strategically important power generation projects, ensuring alignment with contractual commitments, business objectives, and customer expectations.
Providing overall leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from project handover through commissioning and final acceptance.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with customer leadership and key stakeholders.
Acting as the primary escalation point for project-related commercial, operational, and contractual matters.
Driving customer satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships that support repeat business opportunities.
Owning overall project financial performance, including revenue, margin, cash collection and forecasting.
Identifying and driving opportunities to enhance project profitability through optimized execution and commercial negotiations.
Leading project reviews and providing accurate forecasts to senior/executive leadership.
Driving best practices, lessons learned, and process improvements across the project portfolio.
Supporting business transformation initiatives aimed at improving project predictability, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
Establishing comprehensive risk management strategies to proactively identify and mitigate technical, commercial, supply chain, and execution risks.
Driving opportunity management initiatives to improve project outcomes and create additional customer value.
Providing guidance and mentoring to project managers and project teams.
Leading and influencing multifunctional teams across engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, site services, commissioning, finance, quality, and commercial operations.
Creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Supporting critical project milestones, including installation, commissioning, performance testing, and customer acceptance activities.
Ensuring safe, timely, and compliant execution at customer sites.

Benefits

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefit
Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.