Senior ONW NAM Repower Projects Director

GE Vernova; Town of Rotterdam (NY); Remote; USD 155,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Repower Project Director to own the execution and financial performance of the North America Repower project portfolio.

You will lead Project Managers and set direction across multiple programs to deliver safety, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction. You will partner with Commercial, Engineering, Sourcing, Contract Management, Field Operations, Finance, Service, and Operations leaders to improve profitability, manage risk, and grow the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, construction, field operations, renewable energy, engineering, or a related industrial sector.
• 5+ years leading customer-facing projects, programs, or portfolios with direct financial accountability and the ability to influence suppliers and third parties

Responsibilities

• Own portfolio results in safety, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Set execution strategies aligning customer commitments, resources, and business goals; build a network for future repowers.
• Lead, coach, and develop Project Managers with performance and workforce planning.
• Hold full P&L accountability, delivering revenue, margin, cash collection, and forecast commitments.
• Serve as senior executive and primary escalation point for customers, driving satisfaction and growth.
• Establish standard work, governance, and continuous improvement across PM, Engineering, Sourcing, and Service teams.
• Manage portfolio risks, claims, change orders, disputes, and negotiations; ensure contractual compliance.

Skills

Project management

Financial accountability

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary North America Repower is a major growth platform within GE Vernova's Onshore Wind business. Through modernization and life-extension programs, we help customers increase asset value, boost fleet performance, and extend turbine life.

As Repower Project Director, you will own the execution and financial performance of the North America Repower project portfolio. You will set direction across multiple concurrent programs and lead the Project Managers who deliver them.

You will be accountable for safety, customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, financial results, resource strategy, and talent development. You will partner with Commercial, Engineering, Sourcing, Contract Management, Field Operations, Finance, Service, and Operations leaders to deliver strong results for our customers and our business.

As part of the ONW NAM Projects leadership team, you will set execution standards, strengthen organizational capability, grow future project leaders, and influence decisions that drive the growth and profitability of the business.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Leadership

• Own portfolio results in safety, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction, and financial performance, delivering on time and at or under budget.
• Set execution strategies that align customer commitments, resources, and business goals, and ensure projects are execution-ready before delivery begins. Build a preferred EPC and installer network with closed-loop learnings that improve productivity on future repowers.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the Project Manager team through performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.

Financial & Business Leadership

• Hold full P&L accountability, delivering revenue, margin, cash collection, working capital, and forecast commitments, while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.

Customer Leadership

• Serve as senior executive and primary escalation point for assigned customers, building executive-level relationships and leading governance and executive reviews to drive satisfaction, retention, and growth.

Operational Excellence

• Establish standard work, governance, and continuous improvement practices, and align Project Management, Engineering, Sourcing, Contract Management, Field Operations, Installation, Commissioning, and Service teams.

Risk, Contract & Commercial Management

• Manage portfolio risks, claims, change orders, disputes, and negotiations, ensuring contractual compliance and delivery of customer commitments.
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, contractual requirements, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, construction, field operations, renewable energy, engineering, or a related industrial sector.
• 5+ years leading customer-facing projects, programs, or portfolios with direct financial accountability and the ability to influence suppliers and third parties

Desired Characteristics

• Experience managing large, complex portfolios with significant P&L responsibility, plus prior people leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of wind energy project execution and repower operations.
• Proven success leading high-performing project teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong executive presence, customer relationship skills, and ability to influence across functions.
• Strong commercial, contractual, financial, negotiation, and decision-making skills, with a strategic mindset that balances customer, operational, and business goals.
• Experience leading organizational transformation and process improvement, with a commitment to developing future leaders.

#LI-AP3

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: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: December 03, 2026For 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 November 05, 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.