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Gas Power New Units Project Director

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Gas Power New Units Project Director

Atlanta, GA

Job Description Summary

The Project Director is responsible for the overall execution of a mega project or multiple complex projects with a key Customer. He/She will ensure Customer satisfaction through the management of project related activities and resources and is accountable from the signing of the contract to the finalization of all of GE's contractual obligations.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • First and primary customer contact
  • Accountable for EHS of the project(s) within the contractual obligations
  • Full P&L responsibility of the project(s)
  • Manages multiple stakeholders to ensure project completion (partner, contractors, customer)
  • Early development of execution strategy with ITO Commercial Manager and ensure successful transition of the project
  • Develops and manages the risk register with mitigation action
  • Timely elevation of issues through Daily management
  • Continuous Risk & Opportunities register maintenance and mitigation actions
  • Contract flip page with the project team to ensure all requirements are understood and aligned

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Understand, drives and hold the project team accountable for ownership of key performance targets i.e. Rev, CM, Cash
  • Align the project team when conflicting requirements arise (cost vs schedule, cost vs risk, etc.)
  • Support Functional project managers in escalation within project (across functions, with Customer, with Partner)
  • Understand the Performance risk ahead of time (not only at the end of the project when official PT are run) and partner with Performance engineering team to mitigate the risks.

  • Basic Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
    • Minimum 10 years Project Management experience in Energy or Construction industries.

    Desire Characteristics:

    • Understanding of large-scale capital project costs and estimates.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently with minimal direction required.
    • Master's Degree in Business Administration or Engineering from an accredited university or college.
    • 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 in a matrix environment, influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal.
    • Passion and knowledge of LEAN implementation in a projects organization.
    • Strong Portfolio Experience; strategic thinking and problem solving
    • Strong people management, team building, performance management, strategic and operations planning, process management, negotiation, and relationship management skills
    • Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages results.
    • Strong interpersonal and leaderships skills to gain acceptance and buy in from other matrix functions to accomplish improvement projects
    • PMP Certification, Project Management Leadership Program (PMLP) Graduate, or other Project Management training.
    • Excellent English language skills (written and spoken)
    • Must be willing to travel up to 75% of time.

    For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements:

    The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $350,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's geographic location, experience, education, skill set, and work location. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation and equity. Benefits include health and additional benefits.

    Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

    General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

    GE 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: Yes

    Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, USA; Schenectady, NY, USA
    Job ID: GE_power-1357532848
    Employment Type: Full Time

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • FSA With Employer Contribution
      • HSA
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Remote Work Opportunities
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Holiday Events
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Unlimited Paid Time Off
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Summer Fridays
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K)
      • Stock Purchase Program
      • Performance Bonus
      • Relocation Assistance
      • Financial Counseling
      • Profit Sharing
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
      • Leadership Training Program
      • Internship Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
      • Unconscious Bias Training

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