Proposal and Project Director - Integrated Projects-1

GE Vernova; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 155,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Proposal and Project Director - Integrated Projects to lead end-to-end execution of large enterprise projects spanning multiple business units, valued from $4B to $10B, from proposal to contract fulfillment. You will guide cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, planning, cost, and field execution to deliver on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include strategy development, scope/schedule/cost management, customer interface, and risk/change management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or Civil) or Business Management.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, proposal management, or construction management within power generation, energy, or industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing scope, schedule, and cost for complex technical or EPC-style projects.
• Working knowledge of power plant systems, operations, and major equipment components.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and interfacing directly with customers and external partners.
• Proficiency with standard project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal) with experience working in global and cross-regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of technical and execution strategies for integrated project proposals and contracts.
• Define and manage proposal scope, schedule, cost, and risk in collaboration with Sales, Commercial, and C&C teams of the respective business units.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, driving technical clarifications, negotiations, and issue resolution throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with the project's EPC and define division of responsibility (DOR), and technical contractual alignment.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams—including engineering, procurement, planning, cost, logistics, and field execution—to ensure rigorous contract fulfillment.
• Own project execution performance, including delivery milestones, cost control, revenue recognition, margin management, and cash flow.
• Establish and lead project operating rhythms, management reviews, and KPI tracking for delivery, cost, and risk mitigation.
• Implement disciplined risk, opportunity, and change management processes, including handling of customer change orders and claims.
• Ensure full compliance with all business processes, contractual requirements, and EHS standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Proposal management

Customer advocacy

Cross-functional leadership

Risk & change management

Contractual coordination

EPC/Power generation knowledge

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Proposal and Project Director - Integrated Projects (PPD) is responsible for leading the end-to-end execution of large enterprise projects that span multiple business units across GE Vernova, valued between $4 billion and $10 billion, from the proposal stage through to contract fulfillment (ITR). This role owns the execution strategy, ensuring full alignment of scope, schedule, cost, and risk. The PPD serves as the single point of contact for customers and partners, leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget while driving excellence in both proposal development and project delivery of these complex, multi-segment projects which are generally Behind-The-Meter (BTM) that include Gas Turbines, Wind Turbines, High Voltage (HV) systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Energy Management Systems (EMS), integrating technologies from several businesses.

We in GE Vernova have an incredible growth opportunity to create a customer obsessed culture through acting as one team across the enterprise. The PPD will help drive this cultural transformation by championing integrated "beacon" projects and driving innovation in systems solutions for the rapidly expanding datacenter space.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of technical and execution strategies for integrated project proposals and contracts.
• Proposal Management: Define and manage proposal scope, schedule, cost, and risk in collaboration with Sales, Commercial, and C&C teams of the respective business units.
• Customer Advocacy: Serve as the primary customer interface, driving technical clarifications, negotiations, and issue resolution throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Contractual & EPC coordination: Coordinate with the project's EPC and define division of responsibility (DOR), and technical contractual alignment.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Lead multidisciplinary teams—including engineering, procurement, planning, cost, logistics, and field execution—to ensure rigorous contract fulfillment.
• Performance Accountability: Own project execution performance, including delivery milestones, cost control, revenue recognition, margin management, and cash flow.
• Operational Excellence: Establish and lead project operating rhythms, management reviews, and KPI tracking for delivery, cost, and risk mitigation.
• Change & Risk Management: Implement disciplined risk, opportunity, and change management processes, including the handling of customer change orders and claims.
• Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all business processes, contractual requirements, and EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or Civil) or Business Management.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, proposal management, or construction management within power generation, energy, or industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing scope, schedule, and cost for complex technical or EPC-style projects.
• Working knowledge of power plant systems, operations, and major equipment components.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and interfacing directly with customers and external partners.
• Proficiency with standard project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal) with experience working in global and cross-regional teams.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience leading customer-facing proposal or execution roles in EPC or power generation projects.
• Strong commercial mindset, including a deep understanding of project economics, margin, and risk management.
• Experience with technical proposal development and contract negotiations.
• Demonstrated project management skills in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Collaborative leadership style that builds accountability and fosters high-performing teams.
• Highly organized, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• PMP certification, Master's degree in Engineering, or MBA is a plus.
• Familiarity with industrial or power plant system design and specifications.

Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $154,800.00 and $258,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 12, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.