Project Portfolio Leader

GE Vernova

. Own EHS performance of projects within contractual obligations and lead Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United Arab EmiratesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive Project Management expertise with a focus on EHS performance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement in the Energy and Power sectors. Proven ability to lead complex projects, drive financial accountability, and foster collaboration across diverse teams.

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Project Management ExperienceRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementFinancial AcumenLEAN Implementation

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementContract ManagementRisk ManagementCost EstimationPortfolio LeadershipPerformance ManagementOperational PlanningProcess ManagementNegotiationQuality Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam BuildingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationProject Management Leadership Program (PMLP)

Industry Keywords

EnergyPowerConstructionCapital ProjectsBalance of Plant (BOP)Installation & CommissioningCustomer SatisfactionMatrix OrganizationFinancial AccountabilityStakeholder Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own EHS performance of projects within contractual obligations and lead Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance
Manage the project portfolio to achieve Cash, Revenue, Contribution Margin, and customer satisfaction targets
Lead project execution from contract signing through final completion of contractual obligations
Act as the primary customer contact and executive-level escalation point for portfolio matters
Develop risk registers and mitigation actions for the upcoming ITO pipeline with ITO and Commercial teams
Ensure successful project transition, handover overlap, and closure of process gaps
Align customer, country, and partner strategy to improve customer and portfolio outcomes
Partner with Functional Leaders to manage project progress, identify risks, and drive mitigation
Drive daily management rigor and escalate critical matters to senior leadership
Support project teams in resolving root-cause process issues
Align project teams on conflicting cost, schedule, and risk priorities
Support Functional Project Managers with escalations across functions, customers, and partners
Develop mitigation plans with Performance Engineering and other functions
Drive accountability for revenue, cash, and contribution margin targets
Coach Project Managers on execution best practices, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
Facilitate development plans and capability building for Project Managers
Promote risk management, process improvement, LEAN, and daily management cultures
Manage customers, partners, contractors, and internal teams through successful project completion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent from an accredited college or university
Minimum 10 years of Project Management experience in Energy, Power, Construction, or related industries
Significant Project and/or Contract Management experience in the power industry
Proven experience managing multiple projects and leading within a matrix organization
Understanding of large-scale capital project costs and estimates
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently with minimal direction
Experience leading both standard product projects and complex system solutions, including manufacturing, outsourced scopes, Balance of Plant (BOP), and Installation & Commissioning
Experience in a customer-facing role involving negotiations, issue resolution, and executive stakeholder management
Strong ability to work in a matrix environment and influence diverse, multi-cultural teams toward a unified goal
Financial acumen and strong understanding of P&L accountability
Customer focus and strong stakeholder management skills
Experience handling quality issues and performance risks in project environments
Passion for and knowledge of LEAN implementation in a project organization
Strong portfolio leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong people management, team building, performance management, operational planning, process management, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex messages clearly
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to gain acceptance and buy-in from matrix functions and stakeholders
Excellent English language skills, written and spoken
Fluent Arabic language capability preferred where regionally relevant
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
Master’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering from an accredited university or college preferred
PMP Certification, Project Management Leadership Program (PMLP) graduate, or other formal Project Management training preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No