Capacity & Capability Project Leader

GE Vernova; Dammam; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Capacity & Capability Project Leader to drive repair capability, capacity and SQDC performance to meet growing business needs. You will lead strategic capital planning and cross-functional collaboration to support operational excellence.

You will develop detailed project plans, manage capex, mitigate risks, and coordinate with AMRT, Global Sourcing, and the Capex team to ensure on-time delivery and compliant installation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, or Business Administration with at least 5 years in Gas Turbine repair & services.

Responsibilities

• Lead process repair capacity analysis and project planning to meet capacity objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for resource and investment alignment.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, schedule, and budgets across Shop ops.
• Oversee capex planning and on-time project execution with risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with AMRT, global sourcing, and capex teams for equipment requisition.
• Support repair facility expansion and site preparation.
• Oversee equipment installation, startup, and qualification per GEV standards.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and manage MOC processes.
• Participate in Kaizen/AWO and report to leadership.
• Lead Gas Turbine process qualifications like coating, heat treatment, welding.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

GT repair methods

Project management

Financial acumen

ERP software

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Diploma holder in a relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Financial analysis tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Capacity & Capability Project leader is responsible for leading projects that enhance repair capability, capacity & SQDC performance to meet growing business demands. This role drives strategic capital planning, cross functional collaboration & continuous improvement initiatives to support long-term operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Process repair capacity analysis and project planning to meet business capability and capacity objectives, including capex, SQDC kaizen, read across.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of resources, investment strategies, and long-term planning.


• Develop & manage detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, milestones & budgets while coordinating activities across Shop operations, AMRT & Sourcing.


• Lead capex project planning & execution to include responsibility for on‑time execution, budget, and progress updates to leadership. Identify & mitigate project risks and resolve/escalate issues promptly to maintain project on‑time execution.


• Collaborate with AMRT, global sourcing, and global capex team for capex equipment requisition to include equipment specification and selection, Sourcegate+ sourcing process, PO placement, and equipment runoff, acceptance, & delivery.


• Support repair facility expansion & site preparation as needed.


• Oversee equipment installation, start‑up, and qualification according to GEV standards, develop TPM standards & maintain thorough documentation of all installation activities & changes for future reference.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements throughout project execution & lead and evaluate MOC process for project.


• Support shop component repair qualifications in collaboration with shop PQE/ME.


• Participate in Kaizen / AWO events and global component teams activities to drive continuous improvement & lead Kaizen team as needed.


• Provide regular project reporting to leadership, including status updates, budget tracking, schedule performance & risk assessments.


• Lead Gas Turbine Process qualifications such as coating, heat treatment & welding and other special processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or Diploma holder with at least 5 years of experience in Gas Turbine repair & services related field.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in repair operations, capacity planning, and CAPEX management within a manufacturing or service environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.


• Knowledge of GT repair methods, procedures & planning.


• Strong analytical, project management, and financial acumen.


• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., ERP, project management, financial analysis).

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No