Lead Project Manager

GE Vernova, Inc.; Brussel Hoofdstad; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager to lead non-turnkey and equipment-only projects. You will guide technical resources, manage financials, and ensure seamless integration with customers’ operations.

The role requires 3–5 years in technical project management, deep knowledge of GIS, ASI, GCB equipment, and proficiency with SAP, Excel, and modern planning tools. English fluency and Dutch or French are required; ability to travel up to 50% within Belgium.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• 3–5 years of experience in technical project management (Field Service, Maintenance, or Commissioning preferred).
• Strong knowledge of GIS/ASI/GCB equipment and ERP systems like SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of small-to-medium projects from planning to closeout.
• Apply technical expertise in Gas Insulated Solution, Air Insulated Switchgear, and Generator Circuit Breaker equipment to solve challenges.
• Own project budgets, margins, forecasts, contracts, change orders and claims.
• Coordinate field service engineers and subcontractors to meet commitments.
• Propose solutions leveraging internal resources to ensure project success while maintaining safety and quality.
• Maintain uncompromising focus on safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

English fluency

Dutch or French

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Project planning tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you a seasoned technical project professional looking to lead critical infrastructure projects? GE Vernova is seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Technical Project Manager to oversee non-turnkey and equipment-only projects. In this role, you will be the engine behind our project execution, balancing technical expertise with commercial acumen to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Job Description

The Role

You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of small-to-medium-sized projects. As an individual contributor with strong leadership potential, you will guide technical resources, manage project financials, and ensure that our solutions integrate seamlessly into our customers' operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Lead projects from order handover through planning, site execution, invoicing, and final closeout.
• Technical Execution: Apply your in-depth knowledge of Gas Insulated Solution, Air Insulated Switchgear, and Generator Circuit Breaker equipment to solve complex technical challenges.
• Commercial Management: Own project budgets, margins, sales forecasting, contract management, change orders, and claims.
• Resource Coordination: Effectively deploy field service engineers and manage subcontractors to meet customer commitments.
• Strategy & Problem Solving: Use your technical expertise to propose solutions that go beyond standard parameters, utilizing internal resources to ensure project success.
• HSE & Quality: Maintain an uncompromising focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical qualification.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in technical project management (Field Service, Maintenance, or Commissioning preferred).
• Technical Expertise: In-depth understanding of GIS, ASI, and GCB equipment.
• Tools: Practical experience with SAP (or similar ERP systems), Excel, and modern project planning tools.
• Communication: Fluent in English, with proficiency in Dutch and/or French (required based on customer portfolio).
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to communicate with customers, maintain project ownership, provide structured follow-up, and handle timely escalations.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the work time within Belgium.
• Preferred Qualifications: PMP or IPMA certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with Belgian utility providers and industrial customers.

Why This Role Matters

You will be the primary point of contact for project success. Your core priorities will be: Independent Portfolio Management: Taking full ownership of your project suite. Reliable Forecasting: Providing accurate financial and resource projections. Effective Coordination: Ensuring our field teams are positioned for success to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No #LI-Remote - This is a remote position.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help 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. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com