Project Operations Manager

Are you a natural operational leader who thrives on turning complexity into clarity and strategy into action? If you are ready to shape the way global projects are delivered, this could be the role for you.

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Project Operations Manager to join our Global Operations team, with flexibility to be based in Florence or Milan, Italy; Budapest, Hungary; Madrid, Spain; Warsaw, Poland; or Rugby, United Kingdom.

GE Vernova — The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonise it. Our name reflects our mission. "GE" carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" signals Earth's lush ecosystems, while "Nova" nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Our Electrification solutions modernise grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

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Let’s Talk about The Role:

The Project Operations Manager is responsible for driving key operational initiatives supporting Global Operations to improve execution rigour, consistency and performance across the HDNU Projects organisation. The role will lead efforts in data analytics and reporting, training repository development, project catalogue tool optimisation, standard work deployment, and process / QMS improvement.

This is a business operations role requiring strong hands-on analytical capability, rather than an IT or technical data specialist position. The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between detailed data analysis, operational reporting, and senior leadership communication.

This position requires strong cross-functional partnership with regional Poles and functional teams, as well as the ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across a complex global matrix.

Essential Responsibilities

• Own and lead data analysis and reporting to support business reviews, metrics tracking, and operational decision-making.

• Develop and maintain a centralized training repository to strengthen project execution team development and improve knowledge capabilities.
• Lead project catalogue tool expansion and optimization, including identification of improvement opportunities and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Partner with Poles and functional teams to identify processes and associated QMS procedures requiring improvement, simplification, and standardization.
• Drive the development, documentation, and deployment of standard work for HDNU Project organization
• Coordinate the monthly cross-functional metrics bowler reporting rhythm, ensuring timely updates, alignment, and follow-through on actions.
• Influence and align stakeholders across functions, regions, and leadership levels to enable successful implementation of priorities.
• Focus on the critical few business needs and drive structured problem solving to improve project execution effectiveness.

Skills for Success

You are a collaborative, structured, and execution-focused operational professional, with:

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or other technical or business-related field from an accredited university or college, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead independently, navigate ambiguity, and influence stakeholders in a complex matrixed environment.
• Proven experience in process improvement, operational standardisation, and change management within a complex, matrixed organisation within the same industry sector.
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate as a self-starter.

• Results-oriented with strong execution focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global, cross-functional environment covering multiple time-zones.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated experience in Project Management or a subdivision of Project Management, with significant experience in Global Operations.
• Clear, structured thinker with the ability to identify and prioritise the critical few.
• Proven experience communicating across organisational levels, including EB+ leadership
• Previous professional experience within GE/GE Vernova would be considered as an advantage

What will help you to succeed

• Role requires strong cross-functional leadership and the ability to drive alignment without direct authority.
• Candidate should bring demonstrated familiarity with GE/GEV ways of working and experience operating within GE/GEV processes and culture.
• Prior experience supporting operational transformation, standardization, and business process improvement is highly valued.

Where and How You'll Work

This is a permanent position and we offer a hybrid working model that gives you the flexibility to balance time in one of our offices — Florence, Milan, Budapest, Madrid, Warsaw, or Rugby — with working from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, and we'll work with you to find the right rhythm.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That's why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.

Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonise the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world's electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We're Determined to Be the Best Place to Grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We're committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritise fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programmes for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to supporting disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

MANDATORY PAY TRANSPARENCY WORDING TO INCLUDE AT THE END OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION:

Posizione / Position: Project Operations Manager

Livello di Inquadramento / Management Level: Senior Professional Band

Data di pubblicazione / Position was posted on: 30.07.2026

Fascia retributive: Tra €60,000 e €90,000 lordi annui. La retribuzione specifica offerta terrà conto dell'istruzione, delle qualifiche, dell'esperienza e delle competenze del candidato.

The pay range for this position: Between €60,000 and €90,000 gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate’s education, qualifications, experience and skill set.

Eleggibilità per il Piano Bonus:

• Eligibilità al piano bonus Variabile-AIP, che prevede un incentivo target del 15% della retribuzione base annua, a seconda del raggiungimento dei parametri di business e delle performance individuali.

Eligibility for Bonus Plan:

• Eligible to participate in Variable-AIP annual bonus plan that provides a target incentive of 15% of the individual’s annual base salary depending on achievement of key business metrics and individual performance.

La posizione sarà inquadrata in conformità al CCNL Metalmeccanico applicato in azienda. Eventuali elementi integrativi al trattamento previsto dal CCNL vigente e/o dalle politiche aziendali applicabili sono riportati di seguito:

A National Collective Bargaining Agreement (‘NCBA’ - Metalworking) is applicable in relation to the position. Below, we indicate the relevant provisions of the remuneration regulations applicable at the Employer. The available benefits based on the currently effective CBA and company policies include the following:

Stipendio Base: La retribuzione seguirà le tabelle salariali previste dal CCNL di categoria Metalmeccanico Industria

Base salary: The remuneration is established according to the Metalworking CBA salary scale, which defines job groups and minimum salary levels.

Pensione Integrativa (Cometa): Tutti i livelli sono eligibili, ad eccezione dei dirigenti.
Contributo del datore di lavoro: 2% (2,2% se under 35). Contributo del dipendente: 1,2%. Base di calcolo: retribuzione mensile lorda.

Pension Fund (Cometa): All levels are eligible, except executives (dirigenti).
Employer Contribution: 2% (2.2% if under 35). Employee Contribution: 1.2%. Base: monthly gross salary.

Assistenza Sanitaria (Metasalute): Assistenza sanitaria prevista da CCNL. Il dipendente ha la possibilità di rinunciare alla copertura di base optando per l’assistenza sanitaria integrativa offerta da Generali.

Medical Benefits (Metasalute): Healthcare coverage provided under the NCBA. The employee can choose to be canceled from this basic coverage and be enrolled in the supplementary healthcare coverage offered by Generali.

Assistenza Sanitaria Integrativa (Operai, Impiegati e Quadri): Assicurazione Medica integrativa con Generali – copertura come da Booklet informativo (inviabile su richiesta), può prevede un contributo del dipendente

Medical Benefits (Not Executives): Additional Medical coverage provided by Assicurazioni Generali - coverage as outlined in the information booklet (available upon request), it may requires an Employee contribution through salary sacrifice

Mensa o Buoni Pasto: Ticket elettronici (Edenred) del valore minimo di €8 fino a €12,50 per ogni giorno lavorato a seconda della Sede di Lavoro. Non convertibili in denaro o accesso alla mensa aziendale ove presente con contributo a carico del dipendente pari a €0,90 a pasto.

Canteen or Meal Vouchers: Electronic meal vouchers (Edenred) with a minimum value of €8 up to €12.50 for each day worked, depending on the place of work. Not convertible into cash, or access to the company cafeteria where available, with an employee contribution of €0.90 per meal

Welfare: € 250 di credito annuale come da CCNL disponibile su portale dedicato per rimborsi spese istruzione, sport, viaggi o previdenza.

Flex Benefit: € 250 of annual credit as per NCBA available on a dedicated portal for education, sports, travel, or pension reimbursements.

Assicurazione Infortuni: Impiegati, operai e quadri
L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari a 6 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) in caso di decesso  e  7 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL)  in caso di disabilità permanente

Accident Insurance: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers

Insurance policy provides for 6 times Gross Annual Salary in case of death  and 7 times Gross Annual Salary in case of permanent disability coverage

Invalidità permanente da malattia: Impiegati, operai e quadri
L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 1 volta la RAL, massimo €200.000

Permanent disability due to illness: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers
Insurance policy provides for  1 time Gross Annual Salary, up to €200,000 coverage

Assicurazione Vita: L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 2 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL)

Life Insurance: Insurance policy provides for 2 times Gross Annual Salary coverage

EAP - Supporto Dipendenti: Supporto globale psicologico, legale e finanziario 24/7

Employee Assistance Program: Global 24/7 psychological, legal, and financial support.

Smartworking: Smartworking fino a 10 gg/mese per ruoli idonei.

Flexible working: Flexible working up to 10 working days per month for eligible roles.

Reperibilità: Solo per la Sede Troia (FG), Agrigento, biz Onshore Wind Service – indennità giornaliera per giornata di reperibilità €124 lordo

On-call duty: Only for Troia (FG) and Agrigento sites, Onshore Wind Service Business Work Location – € 124 gross daily on-call allowance per on-call day.

Trasferta: Solo per la  sede Troia (FG), Agrigento, biz Onshore Wind Service – indennità 20% della retribuzione giornaliera per giornata di permanenza fuori dalla sede abituale di lavoro che implichi pernottamento fuori dalla provincia di residenza.

Business trip allowance: Only for Troia (FG) and Agrigento sites, Onshore Wind Service business Work Location –Allowance equal to 20% of daily remuneration for each day spent away from the usual place of work, which involves an overnight stay outside the province of residence.