HVDC Project Director

Job Description Summary The Project Director – HVDC is responsible for the overall leadership and successful execution of major HVDC transmission projects within GE Vernova Grid Solutions. The role has full accountability for project performance across EHS, Quality, Schedule, Cost, Cash, Risk, Contract Management, and Customer Satisfaction. As a senior leader within the project organization, the Project Director drives execution excellence across the full project lifecycle, from contract handover through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and final acceptance. This role ensures strong alignment with GE Vernova’s operational rigor, compliance standards, and customer commitments while leading complex, cross-functional, and international project teams. The Project Director plays a critical role in delivering strategic grid infrastructure projects that support the energy transition, power system reliability, and grid modernization. Job Description Key Responsibilities 1. Project Ownership and Execution Leadership Lead the end-to-end execution of large and complex HVDC projects in accordance with contractual obligations and GE Vernova business objectives. Own overall project results including safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost performance, cash collection, margin protection, and customer satisfaction. Define and implement the project execution strategy, governance model, and operating rhythm. Ensure disciplined execution across all project phases including engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, transport, site activities, erection, commissioning, and handover. Drive execution excellence through structured reviews, clear accountability, and proactive issue resolution. 2. Customer and Stakeholder Leadership Act as the senior point of contact for the customer on all project execution matters. Build strong and trusted customer relationships, ensuring transparent communication and effective escalation management. Lead executive customer reviews, project governance meetings, and strategic discussions. Manage interfaces with utilities, TSOs, consortium partners, subcontractors, suppliers, local authorities, and other external stakeholders. Represent GE Vernova professionally in high-impact customer and partner engagements. 3. Commercial, Financial, and Contractual Management Own project financial performance including revenue, profitability, cost control, billing milestones, cash flow, and forecast accuracy. Ensure effective management of project changes, claims, variation orders, contingencies, and contractual risks. Partner closely with finance, legal, commercial, and contract management teams to protect GE Vernova’s interests and optimize project outcomes. Drive strong project review discipline, including estimate-at-completion, risk exposure, cash forecasting, and recovery planning where required. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, governance requirements, and internal approval processes. 4.