Power Systems Project Manager – Industrial Gen Projects

Baker Hughes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare programs

401k Thrift Plan

Work-life balance policies

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Project Manager for Power Systems within the Industrial and Energy Technology (IET) division. You will lead complex power generation projects from award to customer acceptance, coordinating cross-functional teams across regions to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.

Ideal candidates have a strong engineering background, 3+ years of project management experience in energy or industrial sectors, and willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 3 years of Project Management experience managing complex industrial, energy, infrastructure, or power generation projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing customer relationships in a challenging project environment.
• Knowledge of power generation technologies, gas turbines, generators, or large industrial projects is preferred.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing project profitability, cash collection, and contractual matters.
• Proven ability to manage project risks, stakeholder expectations, and schedule commitments.
• Familiarity with global project management methodologies; PMP/ PMI certification preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally to visit customers or Baker Hughes locations.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution of power generation projects per contract requirements, scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer expectations.
• Lead cross-functional and cross-country teams including engineering, planning, procurement, construction, quality, and finance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate execution, commercial, technical, and supply chain risks while driving profitability and value.
• Serve as primary customer focal point throughout project execution with proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Identify and execute project variations and change orders, negotiating with Customer leadership.
• Own project financials, lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Support construction, installation, and commissioning activities and ensure successful handover.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Travel internationally

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

PM certification

Power systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Project Manager for Power Systems within the Industrial and Energy Technology (IET) division. You will lead complex power generation projects from award to customer acceptance, coordinating cross-functional teams across regions to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.

Ideal candidates have a strong engineering background, 3+ years of project management experience in energy or industrial sectors, and willingness to travel internationally.