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Head of Service Project Management for UK, Ireland & Nordics

5 days ago Stafford, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

Project fulfillment shall define the project execution strategy in order to deliver SER projects on time, at customer satisfaction and at budget applying operations processes, EHS and quality systems, operating models and tools, throughout OTR.

The following teams fall under direct responsibility: Project Management, Contract Management.

As the successful candidate you will have the following involvement:

oProject management: Developing structures, tools, processes, operating models and rhythms.

oRisks Management: Responsible to define, maintain and execute project risk and opportunities processes, implementation and tools. To ensure and assure that project risk is managed and accurately reported throughout the project lifecycle.

oContract Management provides contract excellence and expertise, working with customers, partners and subcontractors in executing projects. The team handles claims management, vendor recoveries, insurance management, bonds and cash recovery

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Customer communication and satisfaction.
  • Sales pacing, respecting revenue recognition rules.
  • Project portfolio reviews.
  • Support to project execution, facilitate contact with Sales within the Region.
  • Margin deviation monitoring and approval.
  • Manage risk and opportunities.
  • Cash collection (overdues, retention).
  • Consistency, alignment and efficiency across all direct departments.
  • Reinforce PM competencies, Individual development, regular individual reviews.
  • Continuous communication and delivery alignments across all departments including workshop.
  • Improve contract management, with strong RoE about T&Cs of contracts.

Main KPIs:

  • Quarterly sales, margins, cash-in and finished goods.
  • Request kept, order overdues (shared with GSC function).
  • Under / Over recovery of the direct hours.
  • Quality and Customer satisfaction KPIs.

Education / Experience / Profile:

  • Technical graduate degree, such as production technology, process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a successfully completed technician education in the field: industry / electrical engineering / mechanical engineering.
  • Significant and demonstrated year's of experience as a manager with personnel responsibility.
  • Knowledge in the field of ERP processes.
  • Product knowledge High Voltage Products, appreciated for circuit breakers, hybrid switchgears and Instrument transformers.
  • Analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking.
  • High sensitivity for corporate and leadership culture.
  • Personal responsibility, creative willing and goal orientation.
  • High communication skills and social skills.
  • Understanding and interpretation of business key performance figures.
  • Advanced communications skills: spoken and written English is required.
  • Presentation skills in English, other languages would be advantageous.
  • Reliable behavior towards internal and external business partners.
  • Secure interpretation of regulations, standards and specifications.
  • Secure handling of SAP (Focus on Project Management and Engineering).
  • User knowledge of CODEBASE time attendance.
  • Significant knowledge of MS Office applications (eg. Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required.

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About Us:

Lichfield Road manufacturing facility has been originally established in 1903 and has been standing since 1960 as a part of English Electric group, delivering power transformers, that later merged GEC Alsthom and later became ALSTOM, and has been acquired by GE in 2015. Stafford is ideally suited for research and advanced manufacturing with our highly skilled staff and position at the heart of the UK's transport network. GE is proud to be the largest employer in Stafford, with around 1,700 employees across multiple sites.

The transformer facility has been renowned all over the world with its expertise in design, manufacturing, and delivery of HVAC and HVDC transformers world-wide, up to 800kV.

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition - and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

About GEV Grid Solutions:

At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Stafford, United Kingdom
Job ID: GE_power-1840484856
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-08T15:33:30

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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