Executive Portfolio Leader - Integrated Projects

Executive Portfolio Leader

Executive Portfolio Leader with the Projects Coordination Office (PCO) is a cross-business execution leader for tendering and execution of large enterprise projects that span multiple business units across GE Vernova valued at $4 B to $10 B. This portfolio of projects is expected to accrue billions in contribution margin to GEV. The Portfolio Leader is accountable for achieving all associated GEV financial metrics including revenue recognition and cash collection. They will establish PCO processes and governance for data center projects during early customer engagement (Pre-ITO), commercial structuring and bidding (ITO), as well as execution (OTR). Enable pull-through of equipment and services across different GE Vernova businesses when appropriate. The Portfolio Leader will demonstrate matrix leadership of a global projects team across Power, Electrification, and Wind segments in partnership with corporate teams including Consulting Services (CS) and Finance Services (FS) to ensure all aspects of tendering and execution of a contract are achieved as per GEV corporate goals. They will also be accountable for on time proposal development and delivery of integrated power plants in ITO and OTR phases including contractual technical scope, schedule, project cost definition, and fulfillment within allocated budget. We in GE Vernova have an incredible growth opportunity to create a customer obsessed culture through acting as one team across the enterprise. The Portfolio Leader will help drive this cultural transformation by championing integrated "beacon" projects and driving innovation in systems solutions for the rapidly expanding datacenter space. They will represent GEV in front of enterprise customers during the entire lifecycle of the project as needed including framework negotiations, and will be responsible for resolving significant customer issues, and managing the critical path for customer success. They will act as Voice of the Customer (VOC) in front of the GEV Integrated Projects Executive Committee on behalf of enterprise level data center customers to resolve project challenges in close coordination with the business units and the global fulfillment functions to ensure customer satisfaction. This will frequently require interfacing closely with C-suite level leaders at significant customer accounts.

Essential Responsibilities

The essential responsibilities include but not limited to defining, planning, and coordinating enterprise level tendering and project execution, identifying and resolving resources challenges, and providing strategic direction to the broader team as required to meet GEV objectives. The Portfolio Leader also ensures appropriate risk management and drives compliance with corporate directives and EHS standards.

• Provide strategic cross-business coordination and enable commercial structuring of integrated projects, and establish PCO processes and governance in the Pre-ITO, ITO and OTR phases in collaboration with the Business Units (BU) and Consulting Services (CS).
• Orchestrate overall Commercial Structure for enterprise projects across BU's including Equipment Contracts, SPV, Consortia / Partners, Prime / Sub, etc., in conjunction with Financial Services as needed.
• Lead and coordinate strategic framework and MSA discussions with enterprise customers in collaboration with BU's.
• Identify and connect industry enablers and partners including EPCs and investors for enterprise projects.
• Ensure separate GEV BU & partner bids get qualified / optimized / integrated while limiting liabilities and ensuring executability.
• Work alongside the business units to enable the Sales and Commercial teams to effectively prepare robust proposals that minimize execution risk, ensuring seamless transition to execution.
• Influence contract development, drive risk mitigation and enable alignment on scope, cost, and schedule across BU's in collaboration with the Chief Risk Office (CRO) and Consulting Services (CS).
• Support the development of the project execution strategy during the bidding phase working with key functions to drive effective implementation and solve process delays.
• Incorporate lessons learned from BU's and over time PCO (Project Coordination Office) projects execution and establish feedback loop between ITO and OTR teams.
• Proactively support mitigation of project risks in partnership with fulfillment functions through influencing BU functions such as Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and others to ensure engagement and drive major customer issue resolution early.
• Facilitate customer claims resolution and settlements with leadership buy-in across GEV.

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college and / or equivalent power plant knowledge / experience. 15 years of complex power plant projects structuring and execution experience spanning different power generation technologies including Wind, Nuclear, Heavy Duty Gas Turbine, and Aero Derivative Gas Turbine.

Desired Characteristics

Master's in Engineering and / or MBA Power Plant Project Management leadership experience and knowledge. Strong team player with interpersonal, communication, influencing and team building skills. Strong customer-orientation focus and passion to win. Proven record of success working in a multicultural, regional, cross functional team. Strong understanding of project business cases, encompassing impacts as project objectives, risks, opportunities, and performance metrics. Strong analytical skills used for identification, assessment, analysis and management of project risks / opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements : The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $350,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's geographic location, experience, education, skill set, and work location. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation and equity. Benefits include health and additional benefits. 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.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). 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.