Senior Project Manager

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Job Description SummaryThe Project Manager is responsible for managing the completion of the Steam
Power Services Upgrade projects, completing within the time, budget and cash targets, whilst optimizing the margin for the company.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the execution of the Services Upgrades Project safely, to the right quality, within schedule and within budget.
  • Implementation of the Project Execution Strategy, for the scope of work allocated, to deliver the project within the contract specification, programme, budget and cash targets.
  • Management of the project team for the scope of work allocated.
  • Co-ordination of all activities for the allocated scope including engineering, procurement & logistics etc.
  • Resolution of claims, disputes and concessions to/from customers, contractors and sub-suppliers for the allocated scope of work.
  • Management of risks and opportunities, associated to the allocated scope of work, by the implementation of appropriate action plans with the aim of improving the project margin.
  • Development and evolution of the overall project schedule (plan), for the allocated scope of work, updating of the schedule to reflect progress and using the schedule to optimise work and resolve problems.
  • Application of project specific procedures, work instructions Project Quality Plans, Environmental and Health and Safety plans.
  • Application of the Steam Power Services Project management system to the Project.
  • Developing and management of the relationship with the customer, ensuring communication is clear and addressing issues effectively.
  • Ensure adequate reporting of project progress (including financial) with clear identification of key issues which impact, or may influence, the project success.
  • Closely coordinate with the GEV CSI projects representative and compliance team to ensure proper execution of the work.
  • Work synergistically with the project site manager/ITR managers in term of execution, manpower management and resource planning.
  • Ensure execution of services/repairs contracts as per set agreements.
  • Work closely with the Customers and ITR manager on their respective stations
  • Drive the One Team approach with customers on all interfaces.
  • Drive implementation of Lean Initiatives
  • Ensure execution is performed in compliance with the country rules and regulations on all business aspects: EHS, Quality Assurance, taxes, revenue recognition and other financial statutory requirements, import-export, past due, Paid On Time & inventory, etc.

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering and or Business Management/ Project Management
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Project Environment, in a leadership role
  • Solid experience in Contracts management, and customer handling skills
  • Ability to keep the overview all service projects in execution to understand execution threats and implement mitigation actions
  • Customer focus: good communication, presentation, interpersonal skill & proficiency in English
  • Understanding of Services Upgrades/OTR Processes

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience in Coal Power industry
  • PMP Certification or other Project Management certifications
  • Self-drive and ability to work under high pressure and time constraint.
  • Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously and effectively in a cross-functional team.
  • Experience working with NEC contracts
  • Site Execution experience
  • Strategic contractual thinking to mitigate any risk of margin deterioration and secure potential opportunities.
  • Strong team motivator

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.

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The Company
HQ: , Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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