Senior EPR Operations Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee operational coordination, communication, and team initiatives for the EPR project team, engaging both internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist GE Vernova in managing its portfolio of remedial projects and environmental risk management related to M&A, real estate, restructuring, and strategic initiatives.

• Deliver technical leadership and coordination across various domains including properties, sourcing, special projects, strategy, finance, legal, EHS, governmental affairs, communications, operations, and facilities.

• Act as the operational backbone and lead communicator for the EPR team.

• Manage the team’s operational rhythm by preparing operating and project reviews.

• Consolidate project data into executive-level reports, regular status updates, and presentations for leadership.

• Convert complex environmental risks and project updates into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

• Drive the development and upkeep of the EPR internal website.

• Create and sustain a library of Standard Work and best practices.

• Maintain a centralized data repository via SharePoint.

• Serve as the senior project manager for intricate environmental remedial and transactional projects.

• Ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and effective oversight of external partners.

• Provide strategic guidance, direction, and communication regarding project planning, progress, and financial updates to management.

• Coordinate consultant teams to produce project cost estimates, scopes of work, proposals, and reports.

• Oversee environmental due diligence for complex transactions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in environmental science, geology, engineering, biology, chemistry, or a related field.

• At least 20 years of practical project management experience in environmental remediation, environmental transactions, and/or EHS within a corporate, regulatory, or consulting environment.

• A minimum of 15 years managing complex remediation projects concerning soil, groundwater, and soil vapor issues, which include PCBs, hydrocarbons, and chlorinated solvents; or 15 years of experience providing environmental transactional support for real estate and/or M&A activities.

• Extensive knowledge of ASTM standards and processes for Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.

• Proven experience in preparing and utilizing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments to evaluate risks.

• Experience in coordinating environmental due diligence for multiple, simultaneous, large, and/or complex transactions.

• Ability to distill complex environmental or technical data into actionable summaries for non-technical stakeholders.

• Proficient in executive-level communication, creating polished presentation decks, and high-impact status reports.

• Understanding of legal requirements, the regulatory landscape, environmental risk, reputational factors, and local issues.

• Demonstrated capability to manage and coordinate consultant teams effectively.

• Experience in preparing financial estimates and planning for long-term projects.

• Familiarity with environmental issues related to both historical and current manufacturing and energy operations.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

• Proven collaboration skills with diverse teams.

• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information.

• Demonstrated success in coordinating technical, financial, reputational, and legal aspects of complex projects.

• Strong technical and analytical skills.

• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.

• Experience working cross-culturally in large, matrixed organizations.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, approximately 30% of the time.

• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Fluent in English and business proficient in at least one of Spanish or Portuguese.

• A graduate degree in a relevant field is a distinguishing qualification.

• Familiarity with LEAN principles is an additional qualification that will set you apart.

🏝️ Benefits

• Diverse and competitive benefits tailored to employment status and national regulations.

• Opportunities for on-the-job learning and professional development.

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription medications.

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

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

• Participation in the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and retirement contributions from the company.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance available.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Paid parental leave policy.

• Disability benefits available.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays per year.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity.

• Competitive salary package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.