Regional S&OP & Project Risk Manager – GSI

In simple terms this role is about helping the region plan better and take smarter risks. Youll bring together sales project supply chain and finance teams to make sure everyone is working from the same plan while also helping tendering teams identify and manage the risks and opportunities on major grid projects before contracts are signed.

Its a role for someone who understands how complex grid projects are delivered can bring structure to a lot of moving parts and is comfortable influencing people across the business without directly managing them.

Could you bring order insight and confidence to how one of Europes most critical grid infrastructure businesses plans executes and manages risk

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Regional S&OP & Project Risk Manager to join our Grid Systems Integration team within North & South Europe.

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. GE carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. Ver signals Earths lush ecosystems while Nova nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable affordable and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health safety and quality of life.

Our Electrification solutions modernize grids enable renewable integration and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage we help create smarter more resilient energy networks.

You will lead and continuously improve the Sales & Operations Planning process across our North & South Europe region bringing together portfolio demand capacity supply chain project execution and financial planning into one clear connected picture.

The regional S&OP process is at an early stage of development giving you the opportunity to help shape establish and embed a robust operating model across the region.

You will also bring your project risk expertise to our Tendering teams helping identify evaluate and manage the risks and opportunities associated with complex grid infrastructure projects before contracts are awarded.

This is a highly cross-functional role that sits at the heart of the business working across functions and levels to help teams plan effectively make informed decisions and approach major tender opportunities with greater clarity and confidence.

• Building and embedding a robust sustainable S&OP operating model across North & South Europe with clear governance responsibilities and operating rhythms
• Collaborating with Sales Tendering Project Execution Supply Chain Finance Product Line and other functional teams to align portfolio demand capacity resources and financial plans
• Facilitating cross-functional discussions that enable leadership teams to make informed decisions on capacity resources priorities constraints and business opportunities
• Identifying risks opportunities and potential scenarios that may impact regional business and operational plans supporting appropriate mitigation and response actions
• Driving the identification assessment and mitigation of project risks and opportunities across the regional tender pipeline
• Reviewing contractual commercial technical schedule operational and execution risks associated with tender opportunities
• Leading Risk & Opportunity reviews with stakeholders across Tendering Project Management Engineering Commercial and other relevant functions
• Supporting the development of appropriate mitigation contingency cost reduction savings and value-improvement actions
• Developing meaningful KPIs dashboards and reporting that turn complex project and operational data into clear actionable insight
• Providing structured risk information and reporting to senior management to support informed decision-making and appropriate escalation
• Driving process standardisation simplification and continuous improvement across regional planning and governance activities
• Championing the adoption of stronger planning and governance processes through effective communication stakeholder engagement and change leadership

You should be a confident communicator and natural collaborator who thrives on bringing structure to complexity with:

• Substantive experience in the execution of complex Grid power transmission or Grid Systems Integration projects
• A strong understanding of the project lifecycle from tendering through contract award and into project execution
• Experience identifying assessing and managing risks and opportunities within a complex project environment
• Strong understanding of how project commercial technical schedule and operational risks can impact successful tendering and execution
• The ability to influence and align stakeholders across multiple functions without direct authority
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex business and project information and translate it into clear practical recommendations
• Confidence engaging facilitating and presenting to senior leaders
• Strong stakeholder management communication and leadership capability
• The ability to operate effectively within a regional matrix-based organisation
• The ability to lead change establish governance and drive adoption of new or developing processes across multiple stakeholder groups

Experience within EPC project environments HVDC AC substations or other major grid infrastructure projects would be particularly valuable.

Previous exposure to Sales & Operations Planning Integrated Business Planning portfolio planning operational planning or similar cross-functional business planning processes would also be beneficial.

Experience developing or improving governance and planning processes rather than solely operating within established frameworks would be advantageous.

Knowledge of project risk planning or portfolio-management tools such as SAP ARM Primavera Unifier Planisware or equivalent systems would also be beneficial.

A Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Supply Chain Finance Project Management or a related discipline or equivalent relevant professional experience is preferred.

This is a permanent position with Stafford United Kingdom as the primary UK location.

The role may also be considered from selected GE Vernova locations elsewhere within the North & South Europe region including appropriate locations in Spain or France subject to business requirements.

For Stafford-based employees the role operates on a hybrid model with an expectation of approximately three days per week in the office. Hybrid arrangements for other locations will align with local business practice.

Occasional travel may be required for business meetings tender activities training or other business needs. Regular travel is not expected.

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Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the worlds electricity today and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different then join us and be the difference. Together we are the Energy of Change!

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences strong connections and continuous development. Were committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay performance-based rewards and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

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We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow succeed and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer GE Vernova is committed to supporting disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

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