Deputy Project Director

vor 2 Wochen

Zürich, Schweiz GE Vernova Vollzeit

**Job Description Summary**: The Deputy Project Director oversees non-turnkey or equipment-only projects in the Hydropower sector, managing project resources and ensuring successful delivery.
This role involves strategic leadership, profit & loss accountability, and driving customer satisfaction. With a focus on operational excellence, the position requires strong decision-making, problem-solving, and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
The Deputy Project Director will lead teams to deliver creative solutions, optimize processes, and drive project success within a complex, dynamic environment.

**Roles and Responsibilities**
- Non-Turnkey Projects or Product/Equipment-Only Projects. Responsible for overseeing the project and direct or indirect leadership and/or management of project resources for small-medium sized projects (size in relation to GE company) that may include equipment-only, suites of products or non-turnkey projects.
- Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
- Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.
- Leads others to find creative solutions within complex manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Employs sophisticated operational/product management, manufacturing or engineering techniques. Interaction with adjacent functions needed to solve issues. Has the ability to evaluate quality of information received and questions conflicting data for analysis. Uses multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
- May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Presents business or technical discipline solutions to leaders. Communicates complex messages and negotiates mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view. Influences peers to take action and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers.

**Required Qualifications**
- ** Education**:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
- ** Experience**:Significant experience in managing Engineering & Construction projects in a matrixed international organization.
- ** Language**:Fluent German and English are required**, French is a plus.
- ** Skills**: Strong project management & leadership skills are required.
- ** Hiring location**:This role can be located in Austria, Switzerland and France.

**Desired Characteristics**
- ** Experience with rotational equipment (turbines, generators) is highly preferred**
- Experience with Hydropower industry projects is preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- The minimum KV salary for this full-time position is € 86960.16 gross - with the willingness to pay more depending on qualifications and professional experience_

**About our company**:
**GE Vernova** is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

At GE Vernova, our** Hydro Power** division stands at the forefront of the hydroelectricity generation industry. We are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and installing cutting-edge equipment for hydroelectric power plants, as well as servicing and refurbishing existing facilities to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Our turbines and generators account for over 25% of the total installed hydropower capacity worldwide. With a dynamic team of 3,600 professionals spread across more than 30 countries, we have the energy to change the world.

Be part of a team that is not only shaping the energy landscape but also contributing to a more sustainable planet. Join us and make a difference with GE Vernova’s Hydro Power business division

**Inclusion & Diversity**:
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.

**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No

LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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