Head of Project Management Office, North America

Job Description Summary

Job DescriptionRole Overview:

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.

 Key Responsibilities:

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.

 

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• PMP Certification

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: October 30, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $132,200.00 and $220,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 15, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.