Senior Operations Manager

Schenectady, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 154800 - 258000

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Senior Operations Manager will lead and oversee operational excellence for GE Vernovas Gas Turbine Projects Division. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective execution of global gas turbine projects including engineering procurement manufacturing logistics installation and commissioning while driving operational efficiency cost competitiveness and compliance with safety and quality standards.
The ideal candidate is a proven leader in large-scale industrial project operations who can balance day-to-day project execution with long-term strategic initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction profitability and operational agility amidst demand growth in the marketplace.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Lead day to day operations for the Gas Turbine Projects Division ensuring on-time on-budget and on-quality projects delivery to metrics.
Develop implement and continuously improve operational processes across project lifecycle phases (engineering supply chain logistics finance field services).
Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering Finance Supply Chain Commercial HSE Quality) to streamline handoffs and ensure seamless project execution.

Project & Program Management

Oversee the processes across a portfolio of complex gas turbine projects ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and business objectives.
Manage and assess progress on operational milestones KPIs and metrics to monitor progress and proactively address risks or bottlenecks.
Drive program governance and reporting escalating critical issues to senior leadership when required.

Team Leadership & Development

Design project managers development programs via training curriculums all year round.
Mentor new project managers planners and support staff.
Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability safety quality delivery cost and continuous improvement.
Develop future operations leaders through coaching training and succession planning.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as the operational point of contact for customers ensuring strong relationships transparent communication and alignment of expectations.
Collaborate with GE Vernovas leadership regional offices and external partners/vendors to ensure project success.
Represent the division in executive-level reviews customer negotiations and strategic planning forums.
System interface management and cross functional integration via connecting the dots across the board.

Financial & Performance Management

Own operational and financial KPIs forecasts and productivity management initiatives.
Drive productivity improvements cost reduction programs and working capital optimization.
Ensure compliance with GE Vernovas financial commercial and operational policies.

Risk Compliance & Safety

Implement and enforce GE Vernovas EHS (Environment Health and Safety) standards across all operations.
Identify assess and mitigate project and operational risks.
Ensure full compliance with international trade export control and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Operations Management or related field (Masters degree preferred).
Preferred Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
10 years of experiencein operations management program management or large-scale industrial project execution (energy power generation or heavy equipment sectors strongly preferred).
Proven track record in delivering multi-million-dollar global projects on time and within budget.
Strong understanding of gas turbine technology EPC project execution and field services operations.
Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing cross-cultural geographically dispersed teams.
Financial acumen and P&L knowledge budgets and cost optimization initiatives.
Strong negotiation communication and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Core Competencies

Strategic Execution:Ability to align day-to-day operations with long-term business objectives.
Operational Excellence:Deep understanding of project lifecycle management process optimization and risk control.
Servant Leadership:Inspires motivates and bonds diverse teams.
Customer-Centric Mindset:Builds trust manages expectations and ensures customer satisfaction via world class process designs
Change Management:Drives transformation initiatives in complex dynamic environments.
Agility to navigate uncertainties via prioritization focus and strong problem solving skills

Why Join GE Vernova

At GE Vernova we are committed to leading the energy transition with cleaner more efficient solutions. Joining our Gas Turbine Projects Division means becoming part of a team that delivers mission-critical energy infrastructure around the world amidst market growth. As Senior Operations Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational backbone of our projects while driving innovation sustainability and long-term growth.

About Us

For U.S. based candidates only for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements the base pay range for this position is$132200-$220400 USD Annually.

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position is also eligible for a Variable Incentive (VIC) bonus of 15%.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This position will stay open on the career website until at leastSeptember 18 2025.

Benefits Available to You:

GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that order to meet this mission we provide varied competitive benefits to help support our workforce: compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

A healthy balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. Weve created programs that support the way you live and work today.

GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

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 CompanyRopcor Inc. their successors and in some cases their affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plansor programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plansand programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsorswelfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $154800.00 and $258000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 20 2025.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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Job Description SummaryThe Senior Operations Manager will lead and oversee operational excellence for GE Vernovas Gas Turbine Projects Division. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective execution of global gas turbine projects including engineering procurement manufacturing logistics inst...