Service Director (m/f/d) Wind Energy - Central Europe

GE Vernova; Weißenburg in Bayern; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Germany is seeking a senior leader to oversee a multi-country Services organization, accountable for regional operating plans, budgets, EHS, and customer relationships across wind turbine platforms.

You will drive Lean initiatives, optimize costs, and partner with Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Sourcing, and HR to deliver safe, reliable operations and sustainable profitability. The role requires strong strategic judgment and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in Wind Energy Services, Operations & Maintenance or comparable complex industrial service businesses.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-country operations, large operational teams, financial budgets and business performance.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, service contracts, operational execution, customer management and organizational leadership.
• Knowledge and experience comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Own regional operating plans, financial budgets, cost performance and profitability.
• Drive financial discipline, productivity improvements, resource optimization and execution of transformation initiatives.
• Ensure the highest standards of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) across all service activities.
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and ensure compliance with GE Vernova policies and regulatory requirements.
• Accountable for end-to-end operational performance across multiple wind turbine platforms.
• Lead customer relationships and contractual performance across the regional portfolio.
• Define and execute regional operational priorities in alignment with EMEA Services strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies and standardization of processes across countries and turbine platforms.
• Partner with Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Sourcing, HR, EHS and other cross-functional organizations to resolve complex operational challenges.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making balancing safety, obligations, resources and long-term performance.

Skills

Wind energy leadership

Multi-country operations

P&L management

Service contracts

Operational leadership

Lean methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Leads a multi-country Services organization with responsibility for multiple operational and functional teams across the region. Accountable for regional operating plans, financial performance, budget execution, EHS, customer relationships, contractual commitments and fleet operational performance. Operates within the broader EMEA business strategy and corporate policies while exercising significant autonomy in regional operational decisions, resource allocation, productivity initiatives and business transformation. Works across multiple functions to deliver safe and reliable operations, improve customer satisfaction, optimize costs and drive sustainable profitability. The role has a significant impact on regional business performance and requires strong strategic judgment, financial acumen, operational expertise and the ability to lead complex, cross-functional organizations.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own regional operating plans, financial budgets, cost performance and profitability. Drive financial discipline, productivity improvements, resource optimization and execution of transformation initiatives to deliver sustainable business results.
• Ensure the highest standards of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) across all service activities. Demonstrate visible safety leadership, strengthen proactive risk management and ensure compliance with GE Vernova policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Accountable for end-to-end operational performance across multiple wind turbine platforms, including preventive and corrective maintenance, major component replacements, fleet reliability, availability and service execution.
• Lead customer relationships and contractual performance across the regional portfolio. Ensure effective execution of Full Service Agreements (FSA) and other service contracts, manage customer escalations and drive solutions that balance customer satisfaction, contractual commitments and business profitability.
• Define and execute regional operational priorities in alignment with EMEA Services strategy, ensuring effective workforce planning, contractor management, sourcing coordination and allocation of critical operational resources.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, productivity programs, rigorous performance management and standardization of operational processes across countries and turbine platforms.
• Partner with Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Sourcing, HR, EHS and other cross-functional organizations to resolve complex operational challenges, manage business risks and support strategic growth opportunities.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making in complex operational, financial and customer situations, balancing safety, contractual obligations, resource constraints and long-term business performance.

Required Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in Wind Energy Services, Operations & Maintenance, or comparable complex industrial service businesses.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-country operations, large operational teams, financial budgets and business performance.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, service contracts, operational execution, customer management and organizational leadership.
• Knowledge and experience comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Proven ability to lead large, geographically dispersed and cross-functional organizations.
• Strong EHS leadership and commitment to operational safety.
• Demonstrated financial and commercial acumen, including cost optimization, profitability improvement and contractual risk management.
• Strong customer relationship management, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead business transformation, productivity improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Strong analytical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple business functions.
• Excellent communication, talent development and change leadership skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes