Senior Project Operations Leader

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Senior Project Operations Leader managing operations for Mega New Units Projects Division. Leading cross-functional teams to ensure project success on time and within budget.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeAtlanta • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $154,800 - $258,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day operations for the Mega New Units Projects Division
Drive on-time, on-budget, and on-quality and delivery to metrics
Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational processes across project lifecycle phases (engineering, supply chain, logistics, finance, field services)
Oversee the processes across a portfolio of complex gas turbine projects, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and business objectives
Manage and assess progress on operational milestones, KPIs, and metrics to monitor progress and proactively address risks or bottlenecks
Drive program governance and reporting, escalating critical issues to senior leadership when required
Design project managers development programs via training curriculums all year round
Mentor new project managers, planners, and support staff
Serve as the operational point of contact for customers, ensuring strong relationships, transparent communication, and alignment of expectations
Collaborate with GE Vernova’s leadership, regional offices, and external partners/vendors to ensure project success
Own operational and financial KPIs, forecasts, and productivity management initiatives
Implement and enforce GE Vernova’s EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) standards across all operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field
10+ years of experience in operations management, program management, or large-scale industrial project execution (energy, power generation, or heavy equipment sectors strongly preferred)
Proven track record in delivering multi-million-dollar, global projects on time and within budget
Strong understanding of gas turbine technology, EPC project execution, and field services operations
Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing cross-cultural, geographically dispersed teams
Financial acumen and P&L knowledge, budgets, and cost optimization initiatives
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
Strategic Execution: Ability to align day-to-day operations with long-term business objectives
Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of project lifecycle management, process optimization, and risk control
Servant Leadership: Inspires, motivates, and bonds diverse teams
Customer-Centric Mindset: Builds trust, manages expectations, and ensures customer satisfaction via world class process designs
Change Management: Drives transformation initiatives in complex, dynamic environments

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

operations managementprogram managementproject lifecycle managementgas turbine technologyEPC project executionfinancial acumenP&L knowledgecost optimizationLean methodologySix Sigma

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-cultural team managementstrategic executionoperational excellenceservant leadershipcustomer-centric mindsetchange managementmentoringcommunicationrelationship management