Director, Heavy Duty New Unit Multi Projects

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

📋 Description

• Spearhead the implementation of Simple and Combined Cycle projects within GE Vernova’s Heavy Duty Gas Power division.

• Assume the role of overall execution leader for a major project or multiple initiatives with a key client.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer throughout the entire project lifecycle, from contract initiation to final closure.

• Establish and refine long-term project strategies.

• Oversee the interconnected health of various projects, balancing resources, risks, and performance objectives across the portfolio.

• Act as the primary escalation point for intricate cross-functional challenges.

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

• Cultivate executive customer relationships and facilitate cross-portfolio issue resolution, claims management, and project execution.

• Directly lead and mentor Project Managers, including providing coaching, performance feedback, development planning, and talent assessment.

• Guide high-potential Project Managers and functional leads to establish a sustainable leadership pipeline.

• Promote continuous learning, knowledge sharing, LEAN methodologies, and Kaizen principles.

• Enhance Estimates at Completion and Cost-to-Come projections while leading margin maximization through effective management of cash, revenue, and invoicing cycles.

• Lead negotiations on complex change orders and vendor claims.

• Manage the portfolio Risk & Opportunity register and assess portfolio-level risks.

• Uphold EHS and quality standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.

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

• Proven capability to translate complex business challenges into clear, actionable, and sustainable project strategies.

• Established 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.

• Demonstrated success in identifying systemic issues and executing solutions across interrelated workstreams.

• Advanced capability to represent the organization at the C-Suite level, facilitate high-stakes negotiations, and handle sensitive customer communications.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Health Coach services 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.

• 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.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance not provided.