Senior Project Manager

GE Vernova; Dammam; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power solutions company in Dammam seeks a Sr. Project Manager for the execution of Power Conversion projects for the Saudi Electricity Company. The ideal candidate will manage project life cycles effectively, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to quality and safety metrics. Must possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 8 years of experience in the energy sector, and fluency in both Arabic and English. Experience with complex projects and a PMP certification are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the energy industry focused on Project Management.
• Experience in managing large complex projects and leading consortium/turnkey projects is a plus.
• Applicants must have legal right to work in KSA without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Power Conversion projects for Saudi Electricity Company.
• Act as primary point of contact for customers on assigned projects.
• Accountable for Project Profit & Loss (P&L), margin improvement, and cash collection.

Skills

Project Management

Customer Communication

Leadership

Quality Process Leadership

Risk Management

Arabic and English Fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Sr. Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall execution of Power Conversion projects for the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) Phase-II Bulk Program, including the management of consortium type org. structure, EPC interfaces, and adherence to program execution strategy (PES) to drive standard work in project execution across the program’s portfolios. The successful candidate would be accountable from Contract signature up to securing project FACs and successfully closing GEV’s contractual obligations.

What you'll do:

As the successful candidate, you will have ownership and accountability from start to finish of the assigned projects. Including, effective communication with customers, cross‑functional teams, EPCs, and Customer Consultants. This generally encompasses but is not limited to:

• Primary point of contact for the customer on assigned projects. Must have strong customer centric attitude.
• Consortium leadership of Power Conversion suppliers, partners, and management of external stakeholders (customer, EPCs, Eng. consultants).
• Accountable for SQDC metrics and prioritizing GEV way.
• Drive STOP WORK culture and EHS life saving rules.
• Active leadership in quality processes and applying lean practices in project organization and influencing supply chain to ensure Non Conformity record (NCR) mitigation.
• Timely delivery of GEV’s supply scope and engineering studies.
• Responsible for Project Profit & Loss (P&L), margin improvement, cash collection, and bonds management.
• Full knowledge of Contract and technical books of the project. Responsible to ensure cross‑functional teams are also aware of the Contract and GEV’s obligations.
• Develop and continually maintain risk & opportunity registers throughout the project.
• Working knowledge of Equipment (synchronous condensers, circuit breakers, transformers, etc.) and performance guarantees.
• Support development of project schedules, vet the regular schedule updates, have strategy for critical path analysis including concurrent delay claims.
• Working knowledge on logistics incoterms, including DDP scope and risks.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the energy industry with specific focus on Project Management.
• Seasoned experience working on large complex projects as Sr. PM. Experience as leader of Consortium / Turnkey projects is a plus.
• Must be fluent in Arabic and English (verbal and written).
• Willingness to be relocated across different project locations of the program.
• Experience with scheduling software i.e. Primavera P6.

Eligibility Requirement:

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restrictions.

What will make you stand out:

• Drives SQDC and GEV Way as part of the Program Execution Strategy (PES).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Self‑starter with high discipline, able to deliver and lead cross‑functional teams to success.
• Concise presentation skills to leadership and customer.
• Experience working in GEV Power Conversion Commissioning/Installation.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No