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Project Director (Directeur(trice) de Projet H/F)

GE Vernova2,723 open roles

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Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Hydro Power is seeking a Project Director. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of assigned Hydro projects, holding full Profit & Loss (P&L) accountability and ensuring high levels of Customer Satisfaction (including Voice of Customer). You will manage project-related activities, resources, and external partners to achieve project success.

The Project Director owns the budget and operating plans for assigned projects and is fully accountable for their financial results and KPIs. You will serve as the primary external face of the project, managing the customer relationship as the first level of escalation. The role operates within established company policy, requiring high levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen to achieve successful outcomes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Project Execution: Oversee the delivery of assigned small-to-medium sized projects (including equipment-only, product suites, or turnkey projects). Manage project resources to ensure performance against schedule, budget, and scope.
  • Customer & Consortium Leadership: Manage the relationship with external customers and consortium partners throughout the project lifecycle. Proactively manage customer expectations, resolve escalated issues, and influence consortium decision-making to ensure project requirements are met.
  • Compliance & Standards: Ensure strict compliance with all safety and quality standards across all project activities, including those performed by consortium partners.
  • Strategic Problem Solving: Interpret internal and external business challenges to recommend best practices for the project. Utilize an understanding of industry trends to inform decision-making.
  • Operational Excellence: Lead project teams to develop creative solutions within complex technical and manufacturing environments. Evaluate data quality, challenge conflicting information, and leverage internal and external resources to navigate project risks.
  • Influence & Negotiation: Present project solutions to stakeholders and leadership. Communicate complex messages and negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers to drive alignment and project progress.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Business Management from an accredited university.
  • More than 10 years of experience with a focus on Project Management and/or International Project Execution.
  • Solid experience in EPC (Engineering/Procurement/Construction), Energy, or the Manufacturing Industry.
  • Strong commercial, contract, and financial acumen.
  • Strong focus on safety and quality mindset and compliance.
  • Customer-centric and advocate mindset.
  • Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint, and knowledge of database operations.
  • Ability to build strong local and regional relationships with customers to ensure high satisfaction.
  • Fluent in English; a second language is highly appreciated (e.g., French, Spanish).
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (min. 20%).

Desired Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree; an MBA is a strong addition.
  • Professional experience in Hydro or Power Generation is highly regarded.
  • Additional language skills (e.g., French, Spanish) are a plus.
  • Experience within matrix, cross-functional, and global team organizations.
  • Highly self-driven and self-motivated.

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Résumé

GE Vernova Hydro Power recherche un(e) Directeur(trice) de Projet. Dans ce rôle, vous serez responsable de la réalisation de bout en bout des projets Hydro qui vous seront confiés, avec une responsabilité complète des résultats financiers (P&L) et la garantie d’un niveau élevé de satisfaction client (y compris la Voix du Client). Vous piloterez les activités liées aux projets, les ressources et les partenaires externes afin d’assurer leur réussite.

Le/la Directeur(trice) de Projet est responsable du budget et des plans opérationnels des projets qui lui sont attribués et assume l’entière responsabilité de leurs performances financières ainsi que de leurs indicateurs clés (KPI). Vous serez l’interlocuteur principal vis-à-vis du client et gérerez la relation client en tant que premier niveau d’escalade. Ce poste s’exerce dans le cadre des politiques établies de l’entreprise et requiert une forte capacité de jugement, d’analyse et de gestion opérationnelle afin d’atteindre les objectifs fixés.

Responsabilités principales

Exécution des projets

  • Superviser la réalisation des projets de petite à moyenne envergure qui vous sont confiés (fourniture d’équipements, ensembles de produits ou projets clés en main).
  • Gérer les ressources du projet afin de garantir le respect des délais, du budget et du périmètre définis.

Gestion de la relation client et des consortiums

  • Piloter les relations avec les clients externes et les partenaires des consortiums tout au long du cycle de vie du projet.
  • Gérer de manière proactive les attentes des clients, résoudre les problèmes remontés et influencer les prises de décision des consortiums afin de garantir le respect des exigences du projet.

Conformité et standards

  • Veiller au strict respect des normes de sécurité et de qualité pour l’ensemble des activités du projet, y compris celles réalisées par les partenaires du consortium.

Résolution stratégique des problèmes

  • Analyser les défis internes et externes de l’entreprise afin de recommander les meilleures pratiques pour le projet.
  • S’appuyer sur une bonne compréhension des tendances du secteur pour orienter la prise de décision.

Excellence opérationnelle

  • Diriger les équipes projet afin de développer des solutions innovantes dans des environnements techniques et industriels complexes.
  • Évaluer la qualité des données, remettre en question les informations contradictoires et mobiliser les ressources internes et externes pour gérer les risques du projet.

Influence et négociation

  • Présenter des solutions et des recommandations aux parties prenantes et à la direction.
  • Communiquer des messages complexes et négocier avec les partenaires externes, fournisseurs et clients afin d’assurer l’alignement des parties prenantes et l’avancement du projet.

Qualifications requises

  • Diplôme universitaire (Licence ou Master) en ingénierie et/ou en management des affaires, délivré par un établissement accrédité.
  • Plus de 10 ans d’expérience, avec une spécialisation en gestion de projets et/ou en exécution de projets internationaux.
  • Expérience solide dans les secteurs EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction), de l’énergie ou de l’industrie manufacturière.
  • Solides compétences commerciales, contractuelles et financières.
  • Forte culture sécurité et qualité, avec un engagement marqué en matière de conformité.
  • Orientation client et sens du service.
  • Bonne maîtrise des outils informatiques, notamment MS Word, Excel, Project et PowerPoint, ainsi qu’une connaissance des bases de données.
  • Capacité à développer et entretenir des relations solides avec les clients aux niveaux local et régional afin de garantir un haut niveau de satisfaction.
  • Maîtrise courante de l’anglais ; une seconde langue est fortement appréciée (français, espagnol, etc.).
  • Disponibilité pour des déplacements nationaux et internationaux selon les besoins du poste (minimum 20 % du temps).

Qualifications souhaitées

  • Diplôme de niveau Master ; un MBA constitue un atout majeur.
  • Expérience professionnelle dans le secteur de l’hydroélectricité ou de la production d’énergie fortement appréciée.
  • Maîtrise de langues supplémentaires (par exemple français ou espagnol).
  • Expérience au sein d’organisations matricielles, transversales et internationales.
  • Personne autonome, proactive et fortement motivée.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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