Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) - Gas Turbine New Units Projects

GE Vernova

Baden, Switzerland

Full Time

Posted October 2, 2026

Power Generation

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Job Description

The Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) is responsible for the overall execution of a new gas turbine project to Customer satisfaction, through management of project-related activities and resources.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the project and direct or indirect leadership and/or management of project resources for small-medium sized projects (size in relation to GE company) that may include equipment-only, suites of products or non-turnkey projects.
Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
Interpret simple internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
Use high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Have ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations. Use multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicate difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view. Project owner with full Empowerment and Accountability. Develop and own project execution strategy plan – in ITO before Contract signature. Communication plan. Scope, guarantees, warranty. Understand and own financial outcomes (Revenue, margin and cash) – Represent project at various reviews. Drive functions accountability to budget and potential cost outs. Own, lead and proactively manage customer deliverables, relationship, communication and expectations. Timely issue resolution at project level and escalate where necessary.
Maintain Risk & Opportunities register, daily manage detailed itemized plans to close (Action plan with dates and owners to mitigate each risk and to actualize each opportunity). Liquidated damages strategy. Truly and intentionally manage NCRs, RCAs, COQ, CO, Insurance and Vendor Recovery. Develop and execute Rhythm with project team and various stakeholders internal and external

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably a technical degree
Significant experience in managing and execution of complex projects, preferably in the energy sector
Strong oral and written communication skills in English