Project Management Leader – MCU
Switzerland Global Enterprise
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $140,300 - $233,800 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead and develop the North America MCU Project Management team, including staffing, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
- Define and implement project execution strategies aligned with regional and global MCU business priorities.
- Drive standardization of project management processes, tools, and reporting across all MCU programs.
- Serve as executive-level escalation point for project risk, schedule conflicts, and resource allocation.
- Oversee planning and delivery of major component upgrades including gearboxes, generators, main shafts, rotors, and blade upgrades.
- Ensure compliance with EHS standards and reinforce a strong safety culture across all projects.
- Review and approve project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; ensure alignment with customer expectations and internal financial targets.
- Monitor performance against SQDC metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) and implement corrective actions where needed.
- Support site mobilization planning, logistics coordination, subcontractor management, and technical issue resolution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key North American wind customers, acting as a primary point of contact for escalation and commercial alignment.
- Collaborate closely with Commercial, Engineering, Operations, Resource Management, Scheduling, and Supply Chain teams to ensure flawless execution.
- Lead customer reviews, provide status updates, and ensure proactive communication and transparency on project performance.
- Identify execution gaps and lead Lean initiatives to improve productivity, reduce cycle time, and enhance customer value.
- Analyze project performance data to establish KPIs and drive ongoing improvements in schedule adherence and cost control.
- Contribute to best-practice development, digital tool enhancements, and lessons-learned processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field; OR equivalent experience in wind field services or major component operations.
- 5+ years of experience in wind energy, heavy industrial field services, or major component project execution.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex, multi-site projects.
- Strong understanding of wind turbine major components, lift planning, crane operations, logistics, and safety requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and customer communication.
- Ability to travel up to 50% across North America.
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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
project managementbudget managementschedule managementKPI analysisLean initiativeslogistics coordinationtechnical issue resolutionperformance managementEHS compliancecustomer communication
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingrelationship buildingcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationperformance monitoringstrategic planningrisk managementtransparency
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Project Management