Senior Project Manager in Rugby

Role Overview

Senior Project Manager – Power Conversion & Storage

Location: Rugby, United Kingdom (hybrid working model)

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, integrated engineering systems for external customers, driving performance, managing risk, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.
• Own major projects or a portfolio of projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, finance, supply chain, planning, field service, and contract management.
• Drive contract execution and delivery of customised engineering projects including power conversion systems, battery energy storage systems, rotating stabilisers, switchgear, control and automation, and associated balance of plant equipment.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with external customers, acting as the primary point of contact and championing a culture of high customer satisfaction.
• Monitor progress against baseline plans, manage change and risk, control costs, and deliver accurate forecasts and reports.
• Coordinate and influence multi-disciplinary teams across a matrix organisation, working closely with lead engineers, supply chain partners, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Own project financial performance – track budgets, manage contract obligations, and identify and realise opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion lean principles and continuous improvement within the project management environment, actively supporting GE Vernova's lean transformation.

Special Role Requirements

• Ability to travel on an occasional or short‑term basis to customer, supplier, or project site locations within the UK or overseas as required.
• Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, UK Security Clearance to at least the Basic level.
• Full UK driving licence.

Skills for Success

• Comfortable operating in a technical engineering environment and working closely with engineering teams on complex mechanical, electrical, power or industrial systems.
• Commercially aware, people‑focused project management professional with substantive experience delivering complex engineering projects in a commercial contracting environment.
• Experience delivering integrated engineering projects – such as mechanical and electrical systems, power systems, or industrial systems – for external customers in a commercial contracting setting.
• Proven capability in managing external customer relationships and delivering projects with a consistent focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams in a matrix organisation, coordinating across engineering, commercial, and operational functions.
• Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to manage project costs, change control, risk, contract obligations, and financial forecasting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project, with the confidence to use project management tools to drive visibility and control.
• A commitment to structured, best‑practice project management throughout the full project lifecycle.
• A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in an engineering or scientific field, or equivalent relevant experience, would be beneficial.
• Recognised project management training or certification is also advantageous, although total experience and professional achievements are the primary focus.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience in an industrial power systems domain – for example, rotating machinery, variable speed drives, power storage and distribution, or industrial control and automation.
• Familiarity with battery energy storage systems, grid support technologies, or power conversion systems.
• Experience delivering mechanical and electrical systems integration or balance of plant projects.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract such as FIDIC or NEC.
• Experience using SAP.

Where and How You'll Work

This is a permanent position based in our Rugby office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you the flexibility to work from our offices and from home. A regular proportion of your working week will be spent on‑site to support close teamwork with your project teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution.
• Income protection.
• Private health insurance.
• Life assurance.
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Relocation assistance provided.

Inclusion & Diversity

GE Vernova is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. We aim to create an inclusive work environment where everyone can grow and succeed.