Project Management Director

About the role

Job Description Summary GE Vernova is a global energy leader that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. We provide the technology and services necessary to power the world while accelerating the path to a more sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy future. At GE Vernova, we don't just deliver projects; we deliver the essential infrastructure that keeps the world running and the innovation that drives the energy transition forward. The Project Management Director provides expertise in sustained customer success and growth throughout the post-sales lifecycle, including training, professional services, technical support, renewals, outcome attainment, retention, expansion, and customer advocacy with a digital focus. The successful candidate will impact the team's ability to achieve service, quality, and timeliness objectives. Operating with moderate autonomy, this role requires high levels of operational judgment to achieve critical business outcomes. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Project Oversight: Oversee the planning and implementation of projects at various customer work sites in the US and abroad, including managing the activities of staff and subcontractors. Customer & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary stakeholder and customer escalation point for active projects. Manage commissioning activities, resolve specification issues, handle correspondence, provide periodic updates, ensure customer satisfaction, and negotiate/coordinate with staff as appropriate. Leadership & Strategy: Manage a small-to-medium team of senior professionals and other staff. Leverage specialized functional knowledge to influence the development of strategy, control resources, and inform policy formulation. Process Improvement: Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stay informed of industry trends to inform departmental work. Decision Making: Exercise a high level of judgment to manage complex tasks in operations, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Assess the quality of information provided, ask pertinent questions, and construct well-reasoned recommendations. Offer solutions to problems that fall outside of set parameters, utilizing both internal and external sources to reach decisions. Portfolio Management: Lead a functional team and a portfolio of projects characterized by significant resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicate difficult concepts, influence stakeholders, and guide others to consider alternative points of view. Digital Customer Success: Lead post-sales initiatives including training, professional services, and technical support. Focus on driving outcome attainment, retention, and expansion through a digital-first lens. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a High School diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in the relevant project, program or portfolio management. Experience: 10+ years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management. Desired Characteristics Leadership: 5+ years of people-leading experience. Technical/Strategic Skills: Portfolio management experience. Soft Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems and lead programs/projects. Execution: Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs; established project management skills. #LI-SG1 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). Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $142,400.00 and $213,600.00. 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 candidate's 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 28, 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 Prog