Project Director

Job Description Summary

Seasoned Project Director for APAC's largest project supplying Synchronous Condensers for grid stability in NSW across multiple project sites. Leading a talented team of project and site managers.

Job Description

GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business is dedicated to ensuring the reliability and performance of electrical systems in dynamic environments. One focus is on providing advanced solutions that stabilize power systems, enhancing their resilience against fluctuations and disturbances. This includes technologies designed to manage grid stability, improve power quality, and optimize energy flow across various applications. We offer a comprehensive range of products and services, including voltage regulators, synchronous condensers, and power system controllers, all engineered to support the seamless operation of electrical infrastructures. Through these innovations, GE Vernova is committed to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of power networks, ensuring they meet the demands of modern energy consumption and distribution through Australia's energy transition.

We are seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Project Director to lead the end-to-end execution of a landmark program within our Power Conversion & Storage business, specifically focusing on our Stability Solutions product line. Reporting directly to the Asia Pacific business leader, this is a pivotal role that will directly contribute to the global revenue of Power Conversion & Storage (PCS) and significantly expanding our presence in a strategic market.

In this role, you will be accountable for the comprehensive delivery of the program, encompassing technical execution, financial performance, and customer satisfaction across a global and cross-functional team

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Oversight

• Provide clear direction and leadership to multiple project managers and site-based project teams to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across the NSW project locations.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and performance excellence across all project activities.
• Lead and mentor project and site managers to drive alignment, efficiency, and effective decision-making.

• Oversee the planning and execution of delivery, installation, and commissioning activities across all sites.
• Ensure coordination between the UK manufacturing facility and Australian engineering and execution teams to align production, logistics, and installation schedules.
• Manage and monitor progress against project baselines, proactively addressing risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Drive adherence to GE Vernova, customer and regulatory governance, reporting, and performance management frameworks.

• Coordinate internal engineering, procurement, and execution resources to meet project demands and milestones.
• Engage and manage third-party contractors, suppliers, and technical specialists to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Maintain effective communication channels between the UK, Australia, and other regional stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of activities.

• Take direct accountability for achieving all project safety and quality objectives.
• Ensure strict compliance with NSW regulations, corporate standards, and client requirements.
• Champion a culture of "Zero Harm" and continuous improvement across all delivery activities.

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost control processes to deliver within approved financial parameters.
• Support commercial negotiations, contract management, and claims resolution where required.
• Provide regular and transparent reporting to executive leadership on progress, performance, and key risks.

• 10+ years' experience in project leadership roles within large-scale infrastructure, energy, industrial, or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven capability managing multi-site projects with complex logistics and international supply interfaces.
• Strong technical understanding of installation and commissioning processes for large-scale engineered equipment.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams across geographies and disciplines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively at executive and site levels.
• Robust commercial and financial management acumen.
• Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., CPEng, PMP, AIPM) desirable.