Head of Service Project Management for UK, Ireland & Nordics Job Description Summary Job Descri[...]

Gev Grid Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee project execution and contract management. The ideal candidate will possess a technical graduate degree in engineering and significant managerial experience. Key responsibilities include developing processes for project management and ensuring customer satisfaction. The position offers competitive benefits, including private health insurance and development opportunities.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Flexible working environment

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a manager with personnel responsibility.
• Knowledge of ERP processes and project risk management.
• Secure handling of SAP and understanding of KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management and contract management teams.
• Develop tools and processes for project management.
• Maintain and execute project risk processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Technical graduate degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Job Overview

Project fulfillment shall define the project execution strategy in order to deliver SER projects on time, with customer satisfaction, and within budget, applying operations processes, EHS and quality systems, operating models and tools, throughout OTR. The role directly oversees Project Management and Contract Management teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop structures, tools, processes, operating models and rhythms for project management.
• Define, maintain and execute project risk and opportunities processes, including implementation of tools and accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide contract excellence and expertise, working with customers, partners and subcontractors to execute projects.
• Manage claims, vendor recoveries, insurance, bonds and cash recovery.
• Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Support sales pacing while respecting revenue recognition rules.
• Conduct project portfolio reviews.
• Support project execution and facilitate contact with Sales within the Region.
• Monitor margin deviations and obtain approval.
• Manage risk and opportunities.
• Handle cash collection (overdues, retention).
• Maintain consistency, alignment, and efficiency across all direct departments.
• Reinforce PM competencies through individual development and regular reviews.
• Ensure continuous communication and delivery alignment across all departments, including workshops.
• Improve contract management and reinforce strong rules of engagement about terms & conditions of contracts.
• Track main KPIs: quarterly sales, margins, cash‑in, finished goods, request kept, order overdues, recovery of direct hours, quality and customer satisfaction metrics.

Qualifications

• Technical graduate degree in production technology, process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or completed technician education in industry/electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Significant and demonstrated years of experience as a manager with personnel responsibility.
• Knowledge of ERP processes.
• Product knowledge of high‑voltage products, especially circuit breakers, hybrid switchgears and instrument transformers.
• Analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking.
• High sensitivity to corporate and leadership culture.
• Personal responsibility, creativity, willingness, and goal orientation.
• High communication skills and social skills.
• Understanding and interpretation of business key performance indicators.
• Advanced communication skills: spoken and written English required (additional languages advantageous).
• Presentation skills in English, other languages a plus.
• Reliable behaviour towards internal and external business partners.
• Secure interpretation of regulations, standards and specifications.
• Secure handling of SAP (focus on Project Management and Engineering).
• User knowledge of CODEBASE time attendance.
• Significant knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required.

Location

Lichfield Road manufacturing facility, Stafford – a leading site for research and advanced manufacturing within the UK’s transport network.

Why Join Us

GE Vernova Grid Solutions is a world leader in energy solutions, advancing the transition to a cleaner, more reliable grid. We offer a key role in an international, flexible working environment, competitive benefits including private health insurance, and ample development opportunities.