Senior Repower Projects Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee the execution and financial outcomes of the North America Repower project portfolio.

• Provide direction across multiple concurrent programs and lead the Project Managers responsible for their delivery.

• Manage safety, customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, financial results, resource strategy, and talent development.

• Collaborate with leaders in Commercial, Engineering, Sourcing, Contract Management, Field Operations, Finance, Service, and Operations.

• Take ownership of portfolio results in safety, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.

• Establish execution strategies that align with customer commitments, resources, and business objectives.

• Ensure that projects are ready for execution before initiation.

• Develop a preferred EPC and installer network utilizing feedback for continuous improvement.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Project Manager team through performance evaluations, succession planning, and workforce development.

• Hold comprehensive P&L responsibility for revenue, margins, cash collection, working capital, and forecast commitments.

• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

• Act as a senior executive and primary escalation point for designated customers.

• Build high-level customer relationships and facilitate governance and executive reviews.

• Establish standard operating procedures, governance frameworks, and practices for continuous improvement.

• Align teams in Project Management, Engineering, Sourcing, Contract Management, Field Operations, Installation, Commissioning, and Service.

• Manage risks, claims, change orders, disputes, and negotiations within the portfolio.

• Ensure compliance with contracts and fulfillment of customer commitments.

• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, contractual obligations, and quality standards.

• Set execution benchmarks, enhance organizational capabilities, nurture future project leaders, and influence decisions that drive business expansion and profitability.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Over 10 years of experience in project management, construction, field operations, renewable energy, engineering, or a related industrial field.

• More than 5 years of experience leading customer-facing projects, programs, or portfolios with direct financial responsibility.

• Capability to influence suppliers and third-party stakeholders.

• Experience in managing extensive, intricate portfolios with substantial P&L accountability.

• Previous experience in people leadership roles.

• In-depth understanding of wind energy project execution and repowering operations.

• Demonstrated success in leading high-performing project teams within a matrixed environment.

• Strong executive presence coupled with excellent customer relationship skills.

• Ability to influence across various functions.

• Proficient in commercial, contractual, financial, negotiation, and decision-making competencies.

• Strategic mindset balancing customer needs, operational efficiency, and business objectives.

• Experience in guiding organizational transformation and process enhancements.

• Commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

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

• Health Coach services from GE Vernova, available 24/7.

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

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

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

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance for further education.

• Adoption assistance program.

• Paid parental leave benefits.

• Disability insurance coverage.

• Life insurance offerings.

• 12 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Flexible permissive time off policy.

• Relocation assistance when applicable.