Project Manager - Portfolio Leader

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced PM Portfolio Leader to lead a portfolio of complex projects and programs supporting U.S. utility customers. This role is responsible for driving execution excellence across a portfolio that is critical to grid modernization, electrification, power system reliability, and the energy transition.

The PM Portfolio Leader will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple customer programs, ensuring strong performance in:

• Safety
• Quality
• Delivery
• Financial results
• Risk management
• Customer satisfaction

This leader will play a key role in:

• Strengthening customer partnerships
• Developing project management talent
• Driving a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in:

• Utility
• Transmission
• Distribution
• Substation
• High-voltage EPC project environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 10 years of experience leading utility, transmission, distribution, substation, grid infrastructure, or high-voltage EPC projects, or a related area including portfolio, program, or senior project leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrated success leading customer-facing project organizations with accountability for operational execution, financial performance, and customer outcomes
• Proven management experience, including leading teams, coaching project managers, developing talent, and driving team performance in a matrixed environment
• Strong knowledge of project execution, portfolio governance, forecasting, contract management, risk management, and change management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence internal and external partners at multiple levels
• Strong customer mindset with experience building long-term relationships and delivering in demanding utility environments
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, including customer and project site visits

Requirements

• Experience managing portfolios of U.S.-based utility, transmission, distribution, substation, or grid modernization projects
• Strong understanding of utility customer expectations, power delivery infrastructure, and EPC execution models
• Experience supporting projects tied to electrification, renewable integration, grid resilience, decarbonization, or energy transition initiatives
• PMP certification or equivalent project/program management credential preferred
• Experience with Primavera, ERP systems, project controls platforms, and portfolio management tools
• Strong commercial acumen, including familiarity with customer contracts, subcontractor management, claims, financial reporting, and change order management
• Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, foster collaboration, and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving business environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off