Remote PMO Leader, Energy & Electrification Projects

GE Vernova; United States; Remote; USD 132,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Health Coach access

24/7 nurse-based resource

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage (PCS) business seeks an experienced Head of the PMO to lead the PMO for its over $1 billion portfolio, spanning Energy Storage, Industrial Electrification, and Power Stability. This role drives standardization of project management tools, risk and cost controls, and cross-segment harmonization.

The position will oversee the North American rollout of digital platforms (PPM, ERP, PLM), mentor Project Managers, and ensure timely, high-quality project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business management or a related field
• 8+ years of experience leading complex projects or project management organizations (ideally in energy, industrial, or electrification sectors)
• Expertise in project controls, including scheduling (critical path), cost forecasting, and risk management
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in managing KPIs, project margins, and financial operational rhythms (billing/cash collection)
• Demonstrated experience in the deployment of enterprise-level digital tools (PPM, ERP, or PLM)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead organizational change
• Prior people leadership experience
• PMP Certification

Responsibilities

• Define and standardize execution tools, including project plans, critical path schedules, cost/margin analysis, and risk scorecards
• Harmonize project delivery practices across segments
• Drive the operating processes and rhythms necessary to achieve the business operating plan
• Oversee a standard project controls process, providing oversight for project planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk management
• Standardize training and capability development across business subsegments
• Manage PMO team members
• Oversee the North American regional rollout and adoption of new digital technology tools to enhance project visibility and efficiency
• Lead the local implementation and integration of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) systems to streamline resource allocation and project tracking
• Support the transition and standardization of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) workflows to improve financial accuracy and operational reporting
• Support the standardization of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools to ensure seamless data continuity from engineering through project execution
• Provide training and change management support to ensure high adoption rates of these digital platforms across the region
• Facilitate operating plan reviews and the Quality Management Integration (QMI) process
• Communicate project deliverables, risks, and opportunities across the organization
• Manage monthly business operational processes, including KPI/Bowler tracking, Project Reviews, Commercial Management Reviews (CMR), billing, and cash collection
• Provide ongoing support and mentorship to Project Managers and site team members to ensure operational excellence

Skills

Project leadership

PMO leadership

Project controls

Digital tools deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, business management or related field

Tools

PPM

ERP

PLM

Job description

GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage (PCS) business seeks an experienced Head of the PMO to lead the PMO for its over $1 billion portfolio, spanning Energy Storage, Industrial Electrification, and Power Stability. This role drives standardization of project management tools, risk and cost controls, and cross-segment harmonization.

The position will oversee the North American rollout of digital platforms (PPM, ERP, PLM), mentor Project Managers, and ensure timely, high-quality project