Job Description Summary

The Senior Operations Manager will lead and oversee operational excellence for GE Vernova’s Gas Turbine Projects Division. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective execution of global gas turbine projects including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, installation, and commissioning while driving operational efficiency, cost competitiveness, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
The ideal candidate is a proven leader in large-scale industrial project operations who can balance day-to-day project execution with long-term strategic initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction, profitability, and operational agility amidst demand growth in the marketplace.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead day to day operations for the Gas Turbine Projects Division, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-quality projects delivery to metrics.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational processes across project lifecycle phases (engineering, supply chain, logistics, finance, field services).
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, HSE, Quality) to streamline handoffs and ensure seamless project execution.

Project & Program Management

• Oversee the processes across a portfolio of complex gas turbine projects, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and business objectives.
• Manage and assess progress on operational milestones, KPIs, and metrics to monitor progress and proactively address risks or bottlenecks.
• Drive program governance and reporting, escalating critical issues to senior leadership when required.

Team Leadership & Development

• Design project managers development programs via training curriculums all year round.
• Mentor new project managers, planners, and support staff.
• Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement.
• Develop future operations leaders through coaching, training, and succession planning.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the operational point of contact for customers, ensuring strong relationships, transparent communication, and alignment of expectations.
• Collaborate with GE Vernova’s leadership, regional offices, and external partners/vendors to ensure project success.
• Represent the division in executive-level reviews, customer negotiations, and strategic planning forums.
• System interface management and cross functional integration via connecting the dots across the board.

Financial & Performance Management

• Own operational and financial KPIs, forecasts, and productivity management initiatives.
• Drive productivity improvements, cost reduction programs, and working capital optimization.
• Ensure compliance with GE Vernova’s financial, commercial, and operational policies.

Risk, Compliance & Safety

• Implement and enforce GE Vernova’s EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) standards across all operations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project and operational risks.
• Ensure full compliance with international trade, export control, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Preferred Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
• 10+ years of experience in operations management, program management, or large-scale industrial project execution (energy, power generation, or heavy equipment sectors strongly preferred).
• Proven track record in delivering multi-million-dollar, global projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine technology, EPC project execution, and field services operations.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing cross-cultural, geographically dispersed teams.
• Financial acumen and P&L knowledge, budgets, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Execution: Ability to align day-to-day operations with long-term business objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of project lifecycle management, process optimization, and risk control.
• Servant Leadership: Inspires, motivates, and bonds diverse teams.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: