Director – Heavy Duty Multi Projects

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead the execution of Simple and Combined Cycle projects within the Heavy Duty Gas Power sector.

• Supervise the overall implementation of a mega project or multiple projects for a significant client.

• Act as the main point of contact for the customer throughout the entire project lifecycle, from the inception of the contract to final closure.

• Define and refine long-term project strategies.

• Manage the interconnected health of various projects, focusing on resources, risks, and performance targets.

• Resolve complex issues that encompass engineering, manufacturing, and field execution.

• Align internal and external stakeholders towards a shared long-term vision.

• Cultivate executive relationships with customers and drive resolution of cross-portfolio issues, claims management, and project execution.

• Lead and mentor Project Managers through coaching, performance evaluations, development planning, and talent assessment.

• Mentor high-potential Project Managers and functional leaders.

• Facilitate the sharing of knowledge and scaling of project best practices.

• Coach teams on influence without authority and the development of soft skills.

• Promote psychological safety, emotional intelligence, resilience, and team well-being.

• Advocate for LEAN and Kaizen principles to enhance value streams.

• Optimize Estimates at Completion and Cost-to-Come projections.

• Lead margin maximization by controlling cash flow, revenue, and invoicing cycles.

• Negotiate complex change orders and vendor claims.

• Maintain ownership of the portfolio Risk & Opportunity register.

• Ensure adherence to EHS and quality standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Over 10 years of experience leading mega-projects or complex portfolios in the Energy or large-scale infrastructure sectors.

• Proven ability to convert complex business challenges into clear, actionable, and sustainable project strategies.

• Demonstrated experience in talent development, coaching project teams, and fostering a high-performance culture within a matrixed organization.

• Preferred experience in performance management, employee development, and leading Project Managers or similar professional roles.

• Established track record of identifying systemic issues and implementing solutions across interdependent workstreams.

• Advanced capability to represent the organization at the C-Suite level.

• Ability to facilitate high-stakes negotiations and manage sensitive communications with customers.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.

• Company retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.