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Senior Project Manager – Lead the execution of complex substation projects within GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration business. Coordinate engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and customer‑facing activities to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and in line with quality and contractual requirements.

• Perform project scope review and compare with GEV quote upon transfer of the project file from the Commercial group to Project Management.
• Lead the project kick‑off meeting with all internal contributors and assign roles and responsibilities.
• Lead the customer kick‑off meeting to communicate the nature of the work that will be done and clarify any issues in the order.
• Lead the overall execution of complex substation projects, ensuring delivery in line with contractual scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
• Consolidate and coordinate activities across multiple sub‑projects and workstreams, creating an integrated project view and ensuring alignment of priorities, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Drive project planning and execution across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, construction, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Establish and maintain effective project governance, including project reviews, action tracking, decision logs, escalation management, and leadership reporting.
• Monitor project performance against key metrics and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, issues, delays, and cost impacts that could affect successful delivery.
• Support sub‑project leaders and functional teams in resolving cross‑functional challenges, removing execution barriers, and maintaining focus on critical‑path activities.
• Manage customer communication and stakeholder coordination to ensure transparency, alignment, and timely resolution of technical, commercial, and execution‑related matters.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, internal processes, quality standards, and applicable regulatory and safety expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead change management activities, including evaluation of scope changes, schedule impacts, cost implications, and associated approvals or customer notifications.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely project status updates, forecasts, and executive summaries to leadership, highlighting performance, risks, decisions required, and recovery actions where needed.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project team and interfacing functions.
• Support project closing activities, including final deliverables, lessons learned, financial closure, and transition to warranty or service phases where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean, Six Sigma) preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience relevant to the role, preferably in substations, grid infrastructure, energy, or other large and complex industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and interdependencies.
• Experience working in cross‑functional and international project environments.
• Fluent in English is required. French speaking is an asset.

• Strong background in project management methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks.
• Experience working with global or regional stakeholders, ideally in a matrixed environment.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills in complex, multi‑workstream project environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive execution with a structured, proactive approach.
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Clear communicator with the ability to engage effectively with teams, customers, and leadership.
• Strong problem‑solving, risk awareness, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience in substation or grid project environments is a strong advantage.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to design scalable frameworks and anticipate operational needs.
• Change Leadership: Skilled at driving adoption, influencing stakeholders, and managing organizational change.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to align diverse teams and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Execution Excellence: Focused on quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Problem‑Solving: Adept at diagnosing root causes, navigating ambiguity, and proposing practical solutions.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making: Uses metrics, trends, and insights to guide priorities and measure impact.

• Access to U.S. export‑controlled information; final offers contingent on obtaining authorization from the U.S. Government.

• Pay range: $125,500.00 – $209,200.00 (U.S. positions), with geographic differential of 110%–130% in certain areas.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and additional retirement contributions.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays, permissive time off.

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.