Head of Project Management Office, North America

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage (PCS) business is a premier innovator in advanced energy conversion and storage systems. We empower utility and industrial customers by solving their most challenging electrification problems and accelerating the transition to a sustainable, decarbonized future.

We are seeking an experienced Head of the Project Management Office (PMO) to lead the PMO for our over $1 billion business, spanning our three solutions groups:
Energy Storage, Industrial Electrification, and Power Stability. This critical leadership role is responsible for driving the standardization of project management activities, leading the regional rollout of digital technology, and ensuring the seamless execution of projects that meet and exceed customer expectations.

Strategic Leadership & PMO Governance:

• Define and standardize execution tools, including project plans, critical path schedules, cost/margin analysis, and risk scorecards.
• Harmonize project delivery practices across segments.
• Drive the operating processes and rhythms necessary to achieve the business operating plan.
• Oversee a standard project controls process, providing oversight for project planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk management.
• Standardize training and capability development across business subsegments
• Manage PMO team members.

Digital Technology & Process Transformation:

• Oversee the North American regional rollout and adoption of new digital technology tools to enhance project visibility and efficiency.
• Lead the local implementation and integration of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) systems to streamline resource allocation and project tracking.
• Support the transition and standardization of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) workflows to improve financial accuracy and operational reporting.
• Support the standardization of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools to ensure seamless data continuity from engineering through project execution.
• Provide training and change management support to ensure high adoption rates of these digital platforms across the region.

Operational Execution:

• Facilitate operating plan reviews and the Quality Management Integration (QMI) process.
• Communicate project deliverables, risks, and opportunities across the organization.
• Manage monthly business operational processes, including KPI/Bowler tracking, Project Reviews, Commercial Management Reviews (CMR), billing, and cash collection.
• Provide ongoing support and mentorship to Project Managers and site team members to ensure operational excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business management or a related field
• 8+ years of experience leading complex projects or project management organizations (ideally in energy, industrial, or electrification sectors).
• Expertise in project controls, including scheduling (critical path), cost forecasting, and risk management.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in managing KPIs, project margins, and financial operational rhythms (billing/cash collection).
• Demonstrated experience in the deployment of enterprise-level digital tools (PPM, ERP, or PLM).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead organizational change.
• Prior people leadership experience.

• PMP Certification

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…