Project Director

GE Vernova Hydro Power is seeking a Project Director to lead the successful delivery of large-scale projects. This role holds full accountability for project execution, financial performance, and customer satisfaction, including managing the Voice of Customer. The Project Director will oversee project activities and resources, directly managing one or more significant projects within the cluster. This position requires ownership of budgets and operating plans, with responsibility for the financial results and key performance indicators of the projects. Internally, the Project Director manages Project Managers by setting priorities, monitoring performance, and fostering development. Externally, they serve as the primary escalation point for customer relationships.

Operating within established policies, the Project Director collaborates with cross-functional teams and exercises autonomy within their operational area or business segment. The role demands strong evaluative judgment and operational expertise to meet targets and drive impactful results within the business unit or function.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee projects and provide direct or indirect leadership and management of project resources for small to medium-sized projects, which may include equipment-only, product suites, or turnkey solutions.
- Act as a second-line manager with senior and lead professional reports, capable of attracting and retaining talent while managing small teams and developing functional expertise.
- Influence policy and ensure delivery within the area of responsibility, coordinating with other organizational units.
- Analyze internal and external business challenges, recommending best practices to enhance products, processes, or services by leveraging industry trends.
- Lead teams to develop creative solutions within complex manufacturing processes involving technical variety and interdependent production cycles, using advanced operational, product management, manufacturing, or engineering techniques.
- Collaborate with adjacent functions to resolve issues, critically evaluate information quality, and utilize multiple internal and external resources to support decision-making.
- Lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and complexity, presenting business or technical solutions to leadership.
- Communicate complex messages effectively, negotiate internally to influence peers, and engage with external partners, vendors, or customers as needed.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or Business Management from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience focused on Project Management and/or International Project Execution.
- Proven background in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), Energy, or Manufacturing industries.
- Strong commitment to Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and compliance.
- Proficient computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and database operations.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically (including sites in Pakistan) and internationally within the region, with an expected travel commitment of approximately 30%.
- Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information

- Master’s Degree, preferably an MBA, is highly desirable.
- Customer service orientation with an advocate mindset.
- Strong commercial, contract, and financial acumen.
- Professional experience in Hydro or Power Generation sectors is a significant advantage.
- Ability to build and maintain strong local and regional customer relationships to ensure satisfaction.
- Additional language skills are considered a plus.
- Experience working within matrix, cross-functional, and global teams.
- Highly self-driven and motivated.
- Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

This role offers a challenging opportunity to lead impactful projects within a dynamic and global energy environment, requiring a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking.