Lead Project Management Specialist

Job Description Summary

As related customer equipment, facilities or infrastructure projects: responsible for project delivery, profit & loss accountability, and customer satisfaction through management of project related activities and resources. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of
professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some
autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.

The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long
as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness
etc.)

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead assigned projects from handover/kick-off to closure, managing both technical and commercial aspects
  Monitor and report key project performance indicators (KPIs) including sales, forecast accuracy, margin, on-time delivery, invoicing, and cash collection
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal departments; lead action plans and recovery initiatives when required
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, standards, and internal processes
• Engage regularly with customers, partners, contractors, and consultants to align on project status and expectations
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities in a timely and proactive manner
• Track all third-party obligations including customer and consortium partner requirements
• Deliver project milestones on schedule to avoid or minimize exposure to liquidated damages
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction throughout the execution phase
• Supervise preparation and submission of customer documentation, including approval processes
• Comply with company and local EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) policies and demonstrate leadership in EHS practices
• Maintain accurate project data in internal project execution tools

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronic, mechanical, industrial engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in project management or field operations such as quality, testing in energy sector
• Strong verbal and written skills in English and Turkish
• The ability to travel abroad; less than 10%
• Strong command of Microsoft Office tools
• Willing to work at Gebze plant

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in contract management or business development, preferably in the transformer or energy sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders
• Strong leadership and ownership in managing end-to-end project lifecycles
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results under pressure
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive collaboration across teams
• Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and maintain a proactive, solution-driven attitude
• Experience in trouble shooting activities at site for transformers and reactors is an asset
• Technical knowledge and experience on site testing of transformers and reactors and ability to evaluate results is a plus

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Gebze, Turkey

Job ID: GE_Vernova-1727364812

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-06-24T18:33:46