Senior Project Manager - FACTS

GE Vernova

6d•$114,100 - $190,200•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager provides execution leadership for high-priority, complex substation and FACTS projects that affect business and customer profitability. The role is responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, risk, quality, and customer satisfaction across assigned programs and projects. It oversees large, high-visibility and potentially high-risk projects, including first-of-a-kind solutions, projects with penalties and rewards, and accelerated schedules in the Electrical Substation and FACTS markets. The position serves as the single point of contact for senior customer contacts and internal and external project teams. It leads project planning and strategy, directs and controls resources and processes, coordinates with engineering and support functions, manages contracts and subcontractors, and ensures projects meet customer specifications, quality requirements, safety rules, and technical and engineering standards. The role also supports cost forecasting, change management, timely collection of monies, project closeout and performance documentation, and coaching of project specialists, project managers, and engineers. This is a remote position with travel of approximately 25%, potentially including international travel. GE Vernova lists a U.S. pay range of $114,100 to $190,200, subject to geographic differentials and other factors, and discretionary annual bonus eligibility. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college.
At least 8 years of project management experience with electrical substations, or relevant experience for the role.
Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time, potentially internationally, and comply with applicable company travel and tax policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with synchronous condensers, STATCOMs, or fixed series capacitors.
Prior experience managing high-voltage electrical utility projects.
Experience managing projects or programs involving multiple businesses and/or functions across the full project cycle, from development and design through manufacturing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and test acceptance.
Ability to manage external, customer-facing projects to successful completion.
Ability to apply advanced technical, engineering, and quality-assurance concepts to practical business problems.
Experience working with global teams and partners.
Commitment to high standards of service quality throughout project delivery.
Ability to interface successfully with executive-level management in sponsor and customer organizations.
Ability to apply and coach managerial and leadership concepts and techniques, including planning, execution, direction, coaching, mentoring, evaluation, and control.
Strong decision-making, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long- and short-term projects simultaneously.
PMI/PMP certification; familiarity with modern project management techniques and software, including global resource planning systems and Primavera project management software.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with contractual terms and experience managing customer-facing contracts.
Familiarity with preparing proposals for complex substations, including international work, and with quality training.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of large, high-visibility, potentially high-risk projects, including first-of-a-kind solutions, projects with penalties and rewards, and accelerated schedules for the Electrical Substation and FACTS markets.
Act as the single point of contact for senior-level customer contacts and internal and external project teams.
Lead project strategy and take overall responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling resources and processes on complex projects to ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, safety standards, and technical and engineering standards.
Estimate project budgets and track and influence project costs to ensure on-time completion within budget.
Engage in pre-contract processes as required, including project scope, schedule, and cost development.
Coordinate project development, implementation, and control with other engineering fields and support functions.
Coach Project Specialists, Project Managers, and other Engineers to enhance project management skills.
Interface with providers, subcontractors, and customers to align project specifications and requirements.
Ensure site safety procedures are followed and quality standards are strictly maintained.
Develop multiple contracts and subcontractor work scopes and coordinate administration of written contracts.
Coordinate issue resolution through change management and ensure timely collection of monies.
Facilitate quantification and documentation of project performance with the project team and customer immediately after project completion.
Determine and communicate work-package percent complete and percent committed for project financial estimate-at-completion forecasting.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Access to a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
401(k) retirement 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 eligibility
Professional development opportunities