Strategic Projects Director – Energy Infrastructure

GE Vernova • Atlanta, GA

18d • Remote

About The Position

Strategic Projects Director – Energy Infrastructure is responsible for the overall execution of a mega project or multiple complex projects with a key customer involving Heavy Duty Gas Turbines. This role ensures customer satisfaction by managing all project-related activities, resources, and is accountable from contract signing through the completion of GE Vernova’s contractual obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 10 years experience as a Project Manager or Director in the Power Generation industry.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of large-scale capital project costs and estimates, big and complex projects within Power Generation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently with minimal direction required.
• Significant Project, Construction, Field Engineering and/or Contract Management experience in power industry.
• Experience in a customer facing role working through negotiations and solving issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal.
• Project Management Professional (PMP ) with a passion and knowledge of LEAN implementation in a project’s organization.
• Strong Portfolio Experience; strategic thinking and problem solving; ensuring delivering same for each project, set strategy, project managers are cohesively managing similar way.
• Strong people management, team building, performance management, strategic and operations planning, process management, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages results.

Responsibilities

• Manage a megadeal project or multiple complex projects for a key customer(s), as defined by the Senior Leadership Team.
• Serve as the first and primary customer contact, owning the entire relationship and representing GE Vernova professionally in all interactions.
• Develop and implement a Project Execution Strategy from initiation through warranty in collaboration with the ITO Commercial Manager, ensuring successful project transition.
• Own full P&L responsibility for assigned project(s), including financial performance and risk management.
• Lead and inspire project teams, empowering functional leaders, setting clear priorities, and maintaining project morale.
• Support functional project managers in escalation processes within the project, across functions, and with customers and partners.
• Manage multiple stakeholders (partners, contractors, customers) to ensure project completion within contractual obligations.
• Develop and maintain a project risk register, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation actions and elevate issues in a timely manner through daily management routines.
• Align the project team in situations of conflicting requirements (e.g., cost vs. schedule, cost vs. risk).
• Understand and drive ownership of key performance targets (Revenue, Contribution Margin, Cash) among the project team.
• Anticipate performance risks early, partnering with the Performance Engineering Team to develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all EHS obligations are met for the project(s) as per contractual requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and leaders within customer organizations, including C-suite executives.
• Balance GEV’s interests with the customer’s legitimate expectations regarding contractual scope, using tact and appropriate communication filters.
• Take full accountability for project outcomes, rebounding from setbacks and focusing on solutions.
• Coach and mentor the project team, fostering development and recognizing achievements to drive high performance.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $154,800.00 and $258,000.00.
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees