Executive Leader: Advanced Nuclear Deployment Program
GE VernovaAbout the role
Job Description Summary
The Executive Leader: Advanced Nuclear Deployment Program will lead the development and implementation of SMR project management processes, tool management, and technical advisory services across future strategic SMR projects globally.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
This role is responsible for setting clear vision and strategic priorities for BWRX-300 New Units Project Execution by managing and influencing relationship horizontally across all functions, especially with the key lifecycle COEs (Sales, Engineering, Logistics, Sourcing, etc.).
The Executive Leader: Advanced Nuclear Deployment Program is critical in ensuring that our projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget while fostering a culture of continuous improvement through lessons learned and training.
In this role, the responsibilities include, but are not limited:
- Lead Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) activities related to SMR project delivery to ensure timely / quality execution, strong customer satisfaction, and project profitability.
- Drive effective portfolio level planning, cost management, and prioritization of project execution to ensure maximum profitability for the Advanced Nuclear business.
- Build consistent processes and standards for project execution to deliver for customers and partners, following SQDC model and driving favorable margin on projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including EPC partners, to structure projects that enhance win rates and execution capability.
- Work closely with the risk manager and contract manager to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with ITO contracts.
- Effectively and efficiently ensure the turnover to the Order-to-Remittance (OTR) delivery team for project execution.
- Facilitate post-project reviews and ensure findings are integrated into planning and execution processes.
- Develop and implement a structured process for capturing and disseminating lessons learned from projects to inform future initiatives.
- Utilizing LEAN methodology champion process improvement related to project execution and customer engagement to ensure the PM (Project Management) team performs at a high level and delivers world class results.
- Establish and oversee training programs aimed at enhancing project management and technical skills among team members.
- Oversee the management of physical tools and software tools essential for project execution. Ensure that staff are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in their roles.
- Oversee strategic planning processes, including setting long-term objectives, defining KPIs and evaluating risks for future projects.
- Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
- Create an environment which enables the attraction and retention of qualified talent to the organization.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 10 years Project Management experience in Energy or Construction industries. .
Desired Characteristics :
- Obtain PMO Project Manager Qualification within 24 months of assignment including successful training, passing a review board, and obtaining the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
- Ability to travel (~25%). International travel as required
- Understanding of large-scale capital project costs and estimates.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently with minimal direction required.
- Master's Degree in Business Administration or Engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Significant Project, Construction, Field Engineering and/or Contract Management experience in power industry.
- Experience in a customer facing role working through negotiations and solving issues
- High energy level, self-starter.
- Ability to work in a matrix environment, influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal.
- Passion and knowledge of LEAN implementation in a Services organization.
- Strong Portfolio Experience; strategic thinking and problem solving
- Strong people management, team building, performance management, strategic and operations planning, process management, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce with the ability to attract, mentor and grow talent
- Strong skills in customer relationship building, facilitation, a
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