Senior Project Operations Leader

In this Role youll Lead day-to-day operations for the Mega New Units Projects Division; As our Senior Project Operations Leader; Youll drive on-time on-budget and on-quality and delivery to metrics.

Operational Leadership

• 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

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Operations Management or related field and equivalence
• 10 years of experiencein operations management program management or large-scale industrial project execution (energy power generation or heavy equipment sectors strongly preferred).

Desired Experience & Core Competencies

• Masters in Business Administration (MBA) 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.
• 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

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 May 27 2026.

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.