We in GE Vernova have an incredible growth opportunity to create a customer obsessed culture through acting as one team across the enterprise. The Director will help drive this cultural transformation by championing integrated "beacon" projects and driving innovation in systems solutions for the rapidly expanding datacenter space.
They will represent GEV in front of enterprise customers during the entire lifecycle of the project as needed including framework negotiations, and will be responsible for resolving significant customer issues, and managing the critical path for customer success. They will act as Voice of the Customer (VOC) in front of the GEV Integrated Projects Executive Committee on behalf of enterprise level data center customers to resolve project challenges in close coordination with the business units and the global fulfillment functions to ensure customer satisfaction. This will frequently require interfacing closely with C-suite level leaders at significant customer accounts.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
The essential responsibilities include but not limited to defining, planning, and coordinating enterprise level tendering and project execution, identifying, and resolving resources challenges and providing strategic direction to the broader team as required to meet GEV objectives. The director also ensures appropriate risk management and drives compliance with corporate directives and EHS standards.
Guide the establishment of the integrated project scope definition including commercial and technical content in close collaboration with GEV business units, Consulting Services, and Financial Services.
Drive execution of the commercial and the technical components of proposal strategies
Organize GEV Integrated Projects Executive Committee meetings as required and lead senior management project reviews
Oversee development of the integrated project execution schedule
Manage aggregation of plant/equipment cost estimates
Coordinate overall risk management of tenders
Manage the partner relationship as appropriate including Division of Responsibility (DOR)
Drive project execution post contract signature.
Provide strategic direction as well as routine operational guidance to the extended project team
Ensure adherence to PCO and PRB risk review and release processes; participate in risk reviews during ITO phase
Analyze risks, establish contingency plans, and identify trigger events and responsibility for initiating mitigation action.
Translate generalized corporate objectives and priorities into concrete strategy and tactical plans for the global organization.
Oversee relationships with customer, partners, and main subcontractors to ensure smooth execution of projects and smooth dispute resolution.
Coordinate progress review meetings with customer, partners and/or main subcontractors periodically.
Manage and communicate a clear vision of the corporate objectives and motivate the team to strive for excellence. Create an environment that enables peak performance by extended team members
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college and/or equivalent power plant knowledge / experience.
10 years of complex power plant projects structuring and execution experience spanning different power generation technologies including Wind, Nuclear, Heavy Duty Gas Turbine, and Aero Derivative Gas Turbine.
Desired Characteristics
Master’s in Engineering and/or MBA
Power Plant Project Management leadership experience and knowledge.
Strong team player with interpersonal, communication, influencing and team building skills.
Strong customer-orientation focus and passion to win.
Proven record of success working in a multicultural, regional, cross functional team.
Strong understanding of project business cases, encompassing impacts as project objectives, risks, opportunities, and performance metrics.
Strong analytical skills used for identification, assessment, analysis and management of project risks / opportunities.
The starting base pay range for this position is $170,000.00 to $227,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15% bonus This posting is expected to remain open until at least October 15th, 2025.
Additional InformationGE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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