Power Systems Project Leader – Global Energy Projects

Baker Hughes Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company is seeking a Project Manager for Power Systems / IPG to lead complex power generation projects from award to handover. You will manage global teams across engineering, planning, procurement, and construction, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical/electrical/industrial background, 3+ years in project management, and strong customer relationship skills; PMP/PMI credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• MBA or Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of Project Management experience on complex industrial projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing customer relationships.
• Knowledge of power generation tech and project profitability management is preferred.
• PMP/PMI or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution of power generation projects in line with contract requirements, scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Lead cross-functional and cross-country teams including engineering, planning, procurement, construction, and finance.
• Identify and mitigate execution, commercial, technical, and supply chain risks to maximize value.
• Serve as primary customer focal point, maintaining proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Identify and negotiate project variations and change orders with customer leadership.
• Own project financials, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Support site execution and commissioning to ensure successful handover.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teams

Customer relationships

Risk management

Financial acumen

Communication

Negotiation

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or Master's degree

Tools

PMP

Job description

Baker Hughes Company is seeking a Project Manager for Power Systems / IPG to lead complex power generation projects from award to handover. You will manage global teams across engineering, planning, procurement, and construction, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical/electrical/industrial background, 3+ years in project management, and strong customer relationship skills; PMP/PMI credentials are a plus.