Senior Project Director

GE Vernova; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrification systems provider in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Project Director to lead significant infrastructure projects in the Middle East. This role demands management of project phases ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction, along with a strong background in power systems and project delivery. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience and are fluent in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience managing industrial or power systems projects.
• Proven experience in rotating electrical equipment and grid infrastructure.
• Familiarity with project delivery under international contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of major EPC projects ensuring compliance.
• Manage engineering, procurement, and logistics for project delivery.
• Act as primary customer interface ensuring satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Education

Degree in Engineering or Energy Systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

Overview

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business delivers electrification systems that enable high-performance applications in energy, maritime, industrial, and grid markets. As part of the global energy transition, we provide advanced motors, drives, energy storage, and control systems that power decarbonization and energy efficiency worldwide.

Role Overview

As a Senior Project Director, you will lead the delivery of a strategic infrastructure project in the Middle East. You will manage all phases of this large, complex, turnkey (TKSI/TKP) program—from contract intake through close-out—ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable execution aligned with customer expectations and GE Vernova’s operational standards.

You will lead multidisciplinary, international project teams to deliver highly customized solutions that are critical to the Kingdom’s energy security and decarbonization roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of one major EPC project or a portfolio of strategic projects, ensuring contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance.


• Manage engineering, procurement, fabrication, logistics, commissioning, and handover for synchronous condensers and BOP assets.


• Lead all commercial and financial aspects of the project including revenue recognition, margin optimization, cost control, invoicing, and cash collection.


• Coordinate matrixed project teams across functions such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Services, Legal, EHS, and Finance.


• Act as the primary customer interface with the customer and major regional stakeholders, ensuring satisfaction and alignment with local regulatory and strategic frameworks.


• Develop, maintain, and deliver against a comprehensive project execution plan and baseline schedule, reporting on progress, risks, and changes.


• Identify and mitigate project risks; lead effective resolution of issues to maintain schedule and budget.


• Champion safety, operational discipline, and Lean principles in all phases of project delivery.


• Foster a high-performance project culture with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Energy Systems, or a technical/scientific field (Master’s preferred).


• Minimum 10–15 years of experience managing large-scale industrial or power systems projects.


• Proven experience in rotating electrical equipment, grid infrastructure, or energy conversion systems.


• Familiarity with project delivery under international contract models (e.g., FIDIC, NEC).


• Formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2).


• Fluent in English and Arabic.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project; knowledge of SAP is desirable.


• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Experience

• Prior delivery of EPC grid or industrial power projects in the Middle East.


• Experience working with utilities, regulatory agencies, and regional partners.


• Working knowledge of synchronous condensers, energy storage, power electronics, and balance of plant systems.


• Familiarity with Saudi Arabia's energy regulatory landscape and Vision 2030 framework.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No