HVS Project Management Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead, develop, and manage the project management function across the PT Switchgears Product Line portfolio.

• Establish and continuously enhance the PMO framework to align with central, regional, and Business Line PMO objectives.

• Supervise execution governance, standardized processes, and client engagement across factories, sites, and stakeholders.

• Serve as the interface between Project Management and manufacturing operations to align milestones with production and assembly capabilities.

• Monitor portfolio health, milestones, and performance indicators for executive leadership.

• Drive the implementation of project management tools, templates, and methodologies.

• Own portfolio-level Sales, Cost, Margin, and Margin Deviation targets.

• Optimize working capital by minimizing WIP, managing project inventory, and expediting FAT sign-offs for timely billing.

• Oversee billing, collections, past dues, retentions, and bond/guarantee management from project initiation through to close-out.

• Ensure all decisions comply with Delegation of Authority requirements.

• Take charge of significant or strategic projects as needed to ensure delivery timelines and gross margins are met.

• Assess portfolio Risks & Opportunities and implement mitigation plans.

• Lead or oversee High and Medium Risk Project Reviews, transfer meetings, and Lessons Learned sessions.

• Enforce Contract Management processes with customers, partners, and suppliers.

• Support and mentor Project Managers in major Variation Orders, claims, and commercial disputes.

• Lead customer-facing recovery actions and high-stakes negotiations during critical crises.

• Collaborate with plant managers and operations planning on load and capacity planning, bottlenecks, material supply, and manufacturing load.

• Validate manufacturing milestones from Technical Design Reviews through FAT and SAT.

• Coordinate corrective actions for quality issues on the factory floor and at on-site locations.

• Lead, coach, and develop the regional/product line PM team and Contract Administrators.

• Provide dotted-line coaching and functional guidance to factory and regional PMs.

• Assign PMs based on project complexity.

• Demonstrate EHS leadership, promote the Zero Deviation Plan, encourage hazard identification, and ensure safe working environments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in Project Management, handling large, complex projects and/or multi-site portfolios in domestic and/or international settings.

• Knowledge of the Energy / Power Transmission market is a significant advantage.

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy equipment production environment.

• Strong understanding of factory processes, supply chain, and shop-floor quality management.

• Proven track record in a matrix organization with cross-functional and multi-site teams.

• Experience in team leadership, talent development, and managing PM communities.

• For roles outside of the USA: significant experience in Project Management & Operations Leadership; knowledge level comparable to a Master’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma with relevant experience.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Health Coach from GE Vernova.

• Employee Assistance Program with 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.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Relocation assistance not provided.