GEAT General Manager

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova and Sonelgaz (Société Algérienne de l’Électricité et du Gaz) established a strategic joint venture in 2014: GE Vernova Algeria Turbines (GEAT).
GEAT performs:

•Local assembly of 9F combined-cycle gas turbine equipment
•Repair activities on 9F components and aeroderivatives
•Assembly and testing of grid equipment including CCN & Telecom systems, switchgear, and disconnectors

The General Manager is the full P&L leader of an autonomous legal entity joint venture, accountable for both governance and end-to-end operations.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Joint Venture Governance

·  Ensure full understanding and application of all governing agreements, including:
·  Shareholders’ Agreement and Bylaws
·  Business Plans (Gas Power & Electrification)
·  Technology Transfer and License Agreements
·  Prepare and lead Board of Directors (BOD) meetings and Shareholder Assemblies in coordination with the Chairman and JV Legal Counsel
·  Establish and execute an annual governance calendar
·  Secure required BOD approvals, including:
·  GM mandate
·  Strategy and annual budgets
·  Commercial agreements with GE Vernova and Sonelgaz affiliates
·  Regulatory approvals as required
·  Define the JV’s strategy, formalize it into business plans, obtain BOD approval, and drive execution
·  Translate shareholder agreements into:
·  Product localization plans
·  Delivery timelines
·  Capital investment requirements
·  Operating expense plans
·  Workforce recruitment and training plans
·  Convert business plans into annual operational roadmaps with clear milestones, resource allocation, and delivery commitments
·  Develop and secure Board approval for the annual budget
·  Maintain strong governance relationships with GE Vernova and Sonelgaz stakeholders

Operational Leadership

Organizational Design & Management

·  Design, implement, and continuously optimize the JV organization across:
·  Commercial & Project Management
·  Supply Chain & Sourcing
·  EHS & Quality
·  HR, Finance, Legal & IT
·  Build and lead the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
·  Establish operating rhythms, governance cadence, and accountability frameworks

Strategy Execution & Performance Management

·  Define and execute JV strategy, business plans, and roadmaps
·  Set and communicate clear priorities across:
·  EHS
·  People
·  Quality
·  Delivery
·  Cost
·  Translate strategic objectives into measurable KPIs
·  Implement robust management systems to track performance
·  Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities weekly; drive corrective action

EHS (Environment, Health, Safety & Security)

·  Ensure full compliance with environmental and industrial hygiene obligations
·  Identify, quantify, and mitigate safety risks
·  Drive a prevention-focused culture:
·  Hazard identification
·  Stop-work authority
·  Root cause analysis
·  Continuous mitigation
·  Define and maintain the JV’s EHS policy

Quality

·  Ensure operational excellence across:
·  Commercial operations
·  Project execution
·  Supply chain
·  Manufacturing
·  Field services
·  Maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS)
·  Ensure standard work is defined, followed, and continuously improved
·  Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions across all functions

Commercial & Project Execution

·  Oversee customer relationships and commercial negotiations
·  Ensure commercial offers are risk-assessed, contracts negotiated, and obligations clearly defined
·  Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards

Industrialization & Supply Chain

·  Drive roadmap execution including:
·  Line development
·  Equipment specification and commissioning
·  Workforce qualification
·  Localization initiatives
·  Ensure master scheduling aligns with customer commitments
·  Manage production planning and supplier capacity alignment
·  Oversee logistics and sourcing operations in compliance with local regulations

Support Functions Oversight

Human Resources

·  Develop and execute an HR plan aligned with strategic objectives
·  Ensure regulatory compliance in recruitment and employment practices
·  Implement structured performance management and succession planning
·  Establish competency matrices and address capability gaps
·  Ensure compliance with payroll, declarations, and labor regulations

Finance

·  Establish and manage the JV budget and cash flow plan
·  Oversee payables, receivables, and financial reporting
·  Ensure compliance with local regulations and shareholder requirements
·  Support commercial and operational decision-making
·  Engage with banks and authorities for financing or incentives

Legal & Compliance

·  Maintain and update the JV compliance framework
·  Mitigate commercial, operational, and social risks
·  Support governance and commercial negotiations
·  Manage regulatory and legal matters

IT & Systems

·  Ensure robust IT infrastructure supporting all operations
·  Ensure compliance with shareholder and regulatory reporting requirements
·  Maintain:
·  ERP systems
·  Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
·  Document Management Systems (DMS)
·  Ensure protection of technical documentation under license agreements

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

·  Engineering qualifications: MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field is a plus.
·  Significant experience as a General Manager of an autonomous legal entity with full P&L accountability, including revenue, EBITDA, cash flow, capex and working capital
·  Demonstrated leadership of a complex industrial manufacturing operation, overseeing plant, supply chain, quality, EHS and project execution
·  Experience engaging with Boards, shareholders or JV partners, including governance, budget approval and strategic alignment
·  Proven commercial acumen, including contract negotiation, customer engagement and risk management
·  Experience leading industrialization, localization, capacity ramp-up or site expansion initiatives
·  Executive leadership presence with strong stakeholder management capabilities
·  Fluent in French and English

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICE

·  Prior experience working in North Africa or similar emerging industrial environments
·  Prior GE / GE Vernova experience is a strong advantage
·  Knowledge of lean manufacturing and quality management systems
·  Self-driven, resilient leader capable of operating effectively in complex stakeholder environments
·  Energizing and collaborative leadership style with the ability to build and stabilize high-performing teams

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

- This is a remote position