Strategic Projects Director – Energy Infrastructure

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 154800 - 258000

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Our Strategic Projects Director Energy Infrastructure is responsible for the overall execution of a mega project or multiple complex projects with a key customer involving Heavy Duty Gas Turbines.

This role ensures customer satisfaction by managing all project-related activities resources and is accountable from contract signing through the completion of GE Vernovas contractual obligations.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Manage a megadeal project or multiple complex projects for a key customer(s) as defined by the Senior Leadership Team.
Serve as the first and primary customer contact owning the entire relationship and representing GE Vernova professionally in all interactions.
Develop and implement a Project Execution Strategy from initiation through warranty in collaboration with the ITO Commercial Manager ensuring successful project transition.
Own full P&L responsibility for assigned project(s) including financial performance and risk management.
Lead and inspire project teams empowering functional leaders setting clear priorities and maintaining project morale.
Support functional project managers in escalation processes within the project across functions and with customers and partners.
Manage multiple stakeholders (partners contractors customers) to ensure project completion within contractual obligations.
Develop and maintain a project risk register proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation actions and elevate issues in a timely manner through daily management routines.
Align the project team in situations of conflicting requirements (e.g. cost vs. schedule cost vs. risk).
Understand and drive ownership of key performance targets (Revenue Contribution Margin Cash) among the project team.
Anticipate performance risks early partnering with the Performance Engineering Team to develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure all EHS obligations are met for the project(s) as per contractual requirements.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and leaders within customer organizations including C-suite executives.
Balance GEVs interests with the customers legitimate expectations regarding contractual scope using tact and appropriate communication filters.
Take full accountability for project outcomes rebounding from setbacks and focusing on solutions.
Coach and mentor the project team fostering development and recognizing achievements to drive high performance.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree
At least 10 years experience as a Project Manager or Director in the Power Generation industry.

Desired Characteristics

Understanding of large-scale capital project costs and estimates big and complex projects within Power Generation.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently with minimal direction required.
Significant Project Construction Field Engineering and/or Contract Management experience in power industry.
Experience in a customer facing role working through negotiations and solving issues.
Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal.
Project Management Professional (PMP ) with a passion and knowledge of lean standard work implementation in a projects organization.
Strong Portfolio Experience; strategic thinking and problem solving; ensuring delivering same for each project set strategy project managers are cohesively managing similar way.
Strong people management team building performance management strategic and operations planning process management negotiation and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages results.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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 December 08 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.

Required Experience:

Director

Job Description SummaryOur Strategic Projects Director Energy Infrastructure is responsible for the overall execution of a mega project or multiple complex projects with a key customer involving Heavy Duty Gas Turbines. This role ensures customer satisfaction by managing all project-related activit...

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Manage a megadeal project or multiple complex projects for a key customer(s) as defined by the Senior Leadership Team.
Serve as the first and primary customer contact owning the entire relationship and representing GE Vernova professionally in all interactions.
Develop and implement a Project Execution Strategy from initiation through warranty in collaboration with the ITO Commercial Manager ensuring successful project transition.
Own full P&L responsibility for assigned project(s) including financial performance and risk management.
Lead and inspire project teams empowering functional leaders setting clear priorities and maintaining project morale.
Support functional project managers in escalation processes within the project across functions and with customers and partners.
Manage multiple stakeholders (partners contractors customers) to ensure project completion within contractual obligations.
Develop and maintain a project risk register proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation actions and elevate issues in a timely manner through daily management routines.
Align the project team in situations of conflicting requirements (e.g. cost vs. schedule cost vs. risk).
Understand and drive ownership of key performance targets (Revenue Contribution Margin Cash) among the project team.
Anticipate performance risks early partnering with the Performance Engineering Team to develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure all EHS obligations are met for the project(s) as per contractual requirements.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and leaders within customer organizations including C-suite executives.
Balance GEVs interests with the customers legitimate expectations regarding contractual scope using tact and appropriate communication filters.
Take full accountability for project outcomes rebounding from setbacks and focusing on solutions.
Coach and mentor the project team fostering development and recognizing achievements to drive high performance.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree
At least 10 years experience as a Project Manager or Director in the Power Generation industry.

Desired Characteristics

Understanding of large-scale capital project costs and estimates big and complex projects within Power Generation.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently with minimal direction required.
Significant Project Construction Field Engineering and/or Contract Management experience in power industry.
Experience in a customer facing role working through negotiations and solving issues.
Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal.
Project Management Professional (PMP ) with a passion and knowledge of lean standard work implementation in a projects organization.
Strong Portfolio Experience; strategic thinking and problem solving; ensuring delivering same for each project set strategy project managers are cohesively managing similar way.
Strong people management team building performance management strategic and operations planning process management negotiation and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages results.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 08 2025.

Required Experience:

Director

Key Skills

Business Development
Electrical Engineering
Management Experience
HVAC
Territory Management
Project Management
Quality Control
Contract Management
Budgeting
Program Development
Public Speaking
Contracts

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