Lead Project Manager – Onshore

Job Description Summary

High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems enable utilities to move more power further, efficiently integrate renewables, interconnect grids, and improve network performance. HVDC systems utilize power electronics technology to convert AC and DC voltage and are ideal for supporting existing systems or building new power highways.

GE is globally recognized for designing, manufacturing and delivering customized HVDC solutions for utilities worldwide. With over 130 years of pioneering experience, GE offers two HVDC technologies, Line Commutated Converters (LCC) and Voltage Source Converters (VSC), to support a broad range of applications and deployable in different schemes including overhead line (point to point), back to back, submarine/land cable and offshore.

Every HVDC solution is tailored and designed based on a project-by-project assessment of the customers individual requirements, whether its for connecting offshore wind generation, long distance power transmission, or energy trading between independent networks.

The Project Manager is directly accountable for all the Executional aspects of the HVDC Specific Project Scope. You will lead all project activities to ensure time schedule is achieved and all quality standards are met according to the contract and within budget. Accountable to drive the financials delivery in accordance with the Forecast (Sales/CM/Billing/Cash). You will be responsible to drive the EHS culture within your sphere of influence and during the various stage of the project.

The Lead PM, will be responsible for a the Local (on-shore) scope of a mega windfarm interconnector project, you will report to the project director

Job Description

About Us:

Come bring your energy to change the world!

Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy – electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.

Why we come to work:

At GE Vernova, we are always up for the challenge – and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Customer interface: Meeting with clients, stakeholders and project managers to report on project progress and resolve key topics.

Liaising with clients and building strong working relationships.

Accountable for the Project Planning: Follow-up of project milestones (handover from ITO (receiver), KO, design freeze, engineering, procurement, assembly, FAT, site works, PAC).

Responsible to obtain customer inputs when required.

Risk and Opportunities: identification of project R&Os, definition of action plan and project execution strategy.

Project Financials: Sales, Billing, Cash, project review, margin deviation monitoring (BDR) and CTC via Unifier & Tableau

Project Commercial topics: Change Management, Claims, VOs, LDs negotiation, Bonds, Warranty.

Engineering Solution Delivery: Accountable for Engineering deliverables to ensure compliance to the contract requirements with required quality and on time delivery.

Procurement/production/delivery/Construction:Accountable for procurement/production, communication with customer. Lead customer FATs. Shipping coordination with customer.

Project closing: Accountable for the Handover with customer, closing of snags, last payments, bond recollection, handle of warranty issues, perform return on experience, closing of project and transfer to Service.

Customers External and internal customers, all stakeholders & project team members

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or Project Management

Minimum 5 years of related experience with Project Management – Power Transmission and/of HVDC

Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, both domestic and international. You must comply with all relevant GE company travel and tax policies.

Desired Characteristics:

PMP certification or equivalent

Masters degree

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Established project management skills.

Organized, passionate, and goal-oriented

Able to work under pressure and comfortable with change and complexity in dynamic environments.

Strong Financial Acumen

We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.

The salary range for this position is 100,100.00 – 133,400.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. 100,100.00 – 133,400.00 – 166,800.00 USD Annual

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 Company, Ropcor , Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Projected Close Out: November 21st, 2024

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) . 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 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

#LI-Remote – This is a remote position