Engineering Portfolio Manager – People Leader

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Engineering Portfolio Manager leading multi-discipline teams for high voltage power system projects across NAM Region. Responsible for resource allocation, quality improvement, and project execution oversight.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeOakbrook Terrace • California, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $124,500 - $207,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead direct reports, sub-disciplines, and contractors for engineering projects
Optimize resource planning, recruiting, hiring, and retention
Guide and direct sub-disciplines and engineers during project launching phase & execution
Ensure proper management of interfaces with partners and suppliers
Accountable for allocation of resources and approval of design subcontractors
Develop quality procedures and improve engineering efficiency
Conduct regular team and performance development meetings
Support data gathering requirements for metrics and reviews
Oversee deployment of engineering and automation tools
Commit to compliance with quality procedures and support audits
Lead business quality and transformation initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university
15+ years of experience with power systems design & management including EPC projects
3+ years of experience leading a multi-discipline engineering team
Professional Engineering License in the United States and willingness to review & seal drawings
Fluent French speaking and writing
Work experience in the specific portfolio you’ll be managing
5+ years of experience managing people, including resource loading, performance reviews, recruiting/hiring, training/development plans, and salary planning
Project Management experience on power systems EPC projects
15+ years of engineering project execution experience in service and/or EPC type environments for high voltage AC Substations, and/or FACTS [STATCOM/Synchronous Condenser] and HVDC
Demonstrated successful experience in project technical management of the discipline in a multi-disciplinary team’s context including multiple interfaces and with products coming from several countries
Experience in technical problem solving
Mastering of involved discipline (process, tools, technical aspects)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

power systems designEPC projectsengineering project executionhigh voltage AC substationsFACTSSTATCOMSynchronous CondenserHVDCtechnical problem solvingresource planning

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementperformance developmentcommunicationcollaborationresource loadingrecruitingtrainingdevelopment planningsalary planning

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringProfessional Engineering License