HVDC Project Director

GE Vernova

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(23)

Stafford, United Kingdom

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    Position summary

    Co-ordinate with the consortium partner, to ensure a smooth delivery of the consortium scope for the customer.

    If you want to be part of a major adventure at the heart of the energy transition and have a passion to drive large & complex projects with multi-cultural international teams, we want to hear from you!

    Job Description

    Major Responsibilities in details:

    • Manage the Execution phase for the GE scope of a large HVDC Project, typically of 1B$+.

    • Deliver on Environmental Health & Safety ('EHS'), On-Time-Delivery ('OTD') and financial objectives (sales, margin, billing, cash) for the GE scope.

    • Ensure Project Reviews governance in line GE Grid Solutions Operating rhythm.

    • Lead & coach a multi-cultural cross-functional project team composed of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Project Controls (cost & planning), Finance, Contract Management.

    • Will have full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for the project and drive budget ownership with accountability throughout the project team.

    • Project Execution Strategy: Based on the contract, develop and implement the overall strategy for the execution of the project to achieve the project performance goals.

    • Communication: represents GE towards the customer; controls and manages this interface and relationship.

    • Manages the internal and external communication loop.

    • Project Organisation: Sets up and secures the necessary resources for the execution of the project.

    • Support the organisation of the project team.

    • Coordinate with consortium partner.

    • Performance Management: Constantly monitors and if requested reports the necessary key performances indicators (KPI).

    • Takes immediately all necessary actions and decisions to guarantee financial, time, quality and safety performance to maximise project goals achievements.

    • Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management: Establishes, implements, and monitors the Project Quality Plan, Procedures, EHS Plan.

    • Ensures best compliance with specification at lowest final cost.

    • Claim Management: define the strategy for managing claims and directs actions accordingly.

    • Addresses claims by deciding on actions and leading them in consideration of the defined strategy.

    • Risk and Opportunities: Defines a Risk Management Plan.

    • Constantly updates and reviews the risk and opportunities of the Project.

    • Evaluates and decides on actions that benefit the overall performance of the Project.

    • Follows-up these actions implementation and results.

    • Project Planning: Develops and monitors the Master Time Schedule, manages Project float to ensure timely completion of the Project.

    • Exercise commercial and finance controls during the execution of the project with regular reporting and forecasting of project metrics and KPIs.

    • Ensure the coordination of technical support/engineering, manufacturing/supply and onsite construction resources.

    • Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes at GSI level including but not limited to the Project Management Handbook (PMH).

    • Report or resolve any non-conformances to process in a timely manner and use Lessons Learnt process and database as a way to leant from and further record return of experience to benefit other projects.

    • Consortium management: Lead the project consortium, set up a regular operating rhythm and governance with our partner to meet the project contractual requirements.

    • Front communication to the customer on behalf of the consortium, building a strong collaboration and relationship with our chosen partner.

    • Align with partner on Key targets and metrics to be able to monitor and assess performance throughout the project lifetime.

    Qualifications / Requirements:

    • Master's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. Preferably a technical degree.

    • Extensive and demonstrated experience in managing large and complex turnkey projects (+$500M minimum), preferably in the T&D, Power or Renewable Energy industry.

    • Operations / Project Portfolio management experience (EPC projects).

    • Experience in Consortium management on Large and Complex Projects.

    • Knowledgeable in contract management, negotiation strategies, risk and opportunity management.

    Desired Qualifications & Experience:

    • Structured, solid problem-solving, strategic thinking, analytical skills.

    • High level of energy, grit, resilience with a "Run it like you Own it" mindset.

    • Excellent communication & cooperation skills, you are willing to have fun and deliver as member of a dynamic team of passionate project professionals from all backgrounds.

    • Ability to lead an international team (30+ members) and manage stakeholders in a matrix organisation.

    • Ability to create trustworthy & lasting relationship with customers and partners at all levels.

    • Great interpersonal skills, embodying GE leadership behaviors: Humility, Customer Focus, and Transparency.

    • Proven ability, knowledge and experience covering the full project management cycle: integration management, planning, cost control, procurement, risk management, contract management, construction management...

    • Technical knowledge in electrical grids and ideally power electronics / HVDC will be an advantage.

    • Experience in Turnkey / offshore contracts with civil works would also be an advantage.

    • High-energy, self-motivated, confident leader willing to take decisions and lead the project team by example.

    • Exceptional attention to details and technicalities and ability to contribute to issue resolution.

    • Willingness and ability to travel as and when required.

    • Fluent in English.

    Additional Information

    Relocation Assistance Provided: No

    Why you should apply for a job to GE Vernova:

  • 5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.9/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Build your network and connect with other GE employees for professional development via our seven Affinity Networks.
  • We empower our people through coaching and feedback, our talent development philosophy, and even our customizable benefits programs.
  • GE offers many healthcare options; 401(k) plan; tuition reimbursement; adoption resources; employee assistance; and recognition programs.