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Service Director (m/f/d) Wind Energy - Central Europe

GE Vernova

Remote

Full Time

Posted November 12, 2026

Power Generation

Remote

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 13, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

Leads a multi-country Services organization with responsibility for multiple operational and functional teams across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Own regional operating plans, financial budgets, cost performance and profitability. Drive financial discipline, productivity improvements, resource optimization and execution of transformation initiatives to deliver sustainable business results.
Ensure the highest standards of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) across all service activities. Demonstrate visible safety leadership, strengthen proactive risk management and ensure compliance with GE Vernova policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
Accountable for end-to-end operational performance across multiple wind turbine platforms, including preventive and corrective maintenance, major component replacements, fleet reliability, availability and service execution.
Lead customer relationships and contractual performance across the regional portfolio. Ensure effective execution of Full Service Agreements (FSA) and other service contracts, manage customer escalations and drive solutions that balance customer satisfaction, contractual commitments and business profitability.
Define and execute regional operational priorities in alignment with EMEA Services strategy, ensuring effective workforce planning, contractor management, sourcing coordination and allocation of critical operational resources.
Drive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, productivity programs, rigorous performance management and standardization of operational processes across countries and turbine platforms.
Partner with Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Sourcing, HR, EHS and other cross-functional organizations to resolve complex operational challenges, manage business risks and support strategic growth opportunities.
Exercise sound judgment and decision-making in complex operational, financial and customer situations, balancing safety, contractual obligations, resource constraints and long-term business performance.

Requirements

Significant leadership experience in Wind Energy Services, Operations & Maintenance, or comparable complex industrial service businesses.
Demonstrated experience managing multi-country operations, large operational teams, financial budgets and business performance.
Strong understanding of P&L management, service contracts, operational execution, customer management and organizational leadership.
Knowledge and experience comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Proven ability to lead large, geographically dispersed and cross-functional organizations.
Strong EHS leadership and commitment to operational safety.
Demonstrated financial and commercial acumen, including cost optimization, profitability improvement and contractual risk management.
Strong customer relationship management, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proven ability to lead business transformation, productivity improvement and Lean initiatives.
Strong analytical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple business functions.
Excellent communication, talent development and change leadership skills.