[Remote] Lead Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Vernova is a company focused on providing solutions in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of substation projects. The role involves managing project scope, cost, schedule, and risk management while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction for all assigned programs and projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of small to standard projects for our GE Grid Solutions business which includes substations, fixed series capacitor and possibly deputy PM on large HVDC/AC substation projects
• Act as a single point of contact for customer contacts and internal / external project team
• Assume overall responsibility for project leadership and strategy including planning, directing and controlling resources / processes in complex work-scope projects to ensure compliance to customer specifications, quality standards and safety and technical / engineering standards
• Estimate budgets and track / influence costs of projects; ensure on time completion within budget
• Engage as required in pre-contract processes during project scope, schedule and cost development
• Interface with other engineering fields and support functions to coordinate project development, implementation and control
• Interface with third party/internal suppliers, subcontractors and customers to align project specifications and requirements
• Ensure safety procedures on site and strict adherence to quality standards
• Develop multiple contracts / subcontractor work scopes and coordinate administration for written contracts
• Coordinate resolution of issues through the use of change management and ensure timely collection of monies
• Determine and communicate work package percent complete and percent committed required for project financial "estimate at completion" forecasting
• Facilitate the quantification and documentation of project performance with both the project team and customer immediately after project completion

Skills

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management of electrical substations or a related area
• Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time, may include international travel, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
• Prior experience in managing high voltage electrical utility projects
• Working knowledge of GE GSI PM processes and tools
• Previous responsibility for projects or programs involving multiple businesses and/or functions across the entire project cycle - development and design through manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning and test acceptance
• Ability to manage external, customer-facing projects to successful completion
• Ability to apply advanced technical, engineering, and quality assurance concepts to solve practical business problems
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of service quality in all aspects of project delivery
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long and short-term projects simultaneously
• PMI certification; familiarity with modern project management techniques & software systems, including global resource planning systems and Primavera project management software
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving abilities
• Familiarity with contractual terms and experience managing customer-facing contracts
• Familiarity with preparation of proposals for complex substations, including international work and quality training

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off

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