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Job Description

About Us:

Come bring your energy to change the world!

Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.

Why we come to work:

At GE Vernova, we are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Execution phase for the GE scope of a large HVDC Project, typically of $500M minimum

• Deliver on Environmental Health & Safety (‘EHS’), On-Time-Delivery (‘OTD’) and financial objectives (sales, margin, billing, cash) for the GE scope.

• Ensure Project Reviews governance in line GE Grid Solutions Operating rhythm

• Lead & coach a multi-cultural cross-functional project team composed of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Project Controls (cost & planning), Finance, Contract Management.

• Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Project Controls (cost & planning), Finance, Contract Management

• Will have full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for the project and drive budget ownership with accountability throughout the project team.

• Project Execution Strategy: Based on the contract, develop and implement the overall strategy for the execution of the project to achieve the project performance goals.

• Communication: represents GE towards the customer; controls and manages this interface and relationship. Manages the internal and external communication loop.

• Project Organization: Sets up and secures the necessary resources for the execution of the project. Support the organization of the project team. Coordinate with consortium partner.

• Performance Management: Constantly monitors and if requested reports the necessary key performances indicators (KPI). Takes immediately all necessary actions and decisions to guarantee financial, time, quality and safety performance to maximize project goals achievements.

• Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management: Establishes, implements, and monitors the Project Quality Plan, Procedures, EHS Plan. Ensures best compliance with specification at lowest final cost.

• Claim Management: define the strategy for managing claims and directs actions accordingly. Addresses claims by deciding on actions and leading them in consideration of the defined strategy.

• Risk and Opportunities: Defines a Risk Management Plan. Constantly updates and reviews the risk and opportunities of the Project. Evaluates and decides on actions that benefit the overall performance of the Project. Follows-up these actions implementation and results.

• Project Planning: Develops and monitors the Master Time Schedule, manages Project float to ensure timely completion of the Project

• Exercise commercial and finance controls during the execution of the project with regular reporting and forecasting of project metrics and KPIs

• Ensure the coordination of technical support/engineering, manufacturing/supply and onsite construction resources.

• Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes at GSI level including but not limited to the Project Management Handbook (PMH).

• Report or resolve any non-conformances to process in a timely manner and use Lessons Learnt process and database as a way to leant from and further record return of experience to benefit other projects.

• Consortium management: Lead the project consortium, set up a regular operating rhythm and governance with our partner to meet the project contractual requirements.  Front communication to the customer on behalf of the consortium, building a strong collaboration and relationship with our chosen partner.  Align with partner on Key targets and metrics to be able to monitor and assess performance throughout the project lifetime.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college. Preferably a Master’s degree.

• Minimum of 15 years in managing large and complex turnkey projects (+$500M minimum), preferably in the T&D, Power or Renewable Energy industry.

• Minimum of 15 years in Operations / Project Portfolio management experience (EPC projects).

• Able and willing to travel 25% including international and comply with GE travel guidelines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in contract management, negotiation strategies, risk and 0pportunity management.

• Structured, solid problem-solving, strategic thinking, analytical skills

• High level of energy, grit, resilience with a “Run it like you Own it” mindset

• Excellent communication & cooperation skills, you are willing to have fun and deliver as member of a dynamic team of passionate project professionals from all backgrounds

• Ability to lead an international team (30+ members) and manage stakeholders in a matrix organization.

• Ability to create trustworthy & lasting relationship with customers and partners at all levels

• Great interpersonal skills, embodying GE leadership behaviors: Humility, Customer Focus, and Transparency

• Proven ability, knowledge and experience covering the full project management cycle: integration management, planning, cost control, procurement, risk management, contract management, construction management…

• Technical knowledge in electrical grids and ideally power electronics / HVDC will be an advantage

• Experience in Turnkey / offshore contracts with civil works would also be an advantage

• High-energy, self-motivated, confident leader willing to take decisions and lead the project team by example

• Strong attention to details and technicalities and ability to contribute to issue resolution.

The salary range for this position is 170,300.00 - 227,000.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. 170,300.00 - 227,000.00 - 283,800.00 USD Annual

We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Projected Close Out Date: December 1st, 2024