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Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Leading multiple large-scale electrification projects across all phases, from order entry through installation and commissioning.
- Planning, coordinating, and executing engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and site activities across GE Vernova and subcontracted resources, ensuring contractual scope, cost, quality, and schedule requirements are met.
- Acting as the trusted customer interface - building long-term relationships, ensuring transparency, and managing challenging issues with professionalism.
- Driving cross-functional project teams with strong leadership, accountability, and collaboration.
- Identifying, managing, and controlling day-to-day operational aspects of projects, adapting to evolving customer and business needs.
- Tracking and reporting project milestones to ensure visibility, predictability, and alignment with business metrics, including revenue forecasting.
- Owning the project’s financial performance - including revenue, contribution margin, cash collection - while driving continuous cost improvements and alignment with regional business targets.
- Conducting and facilitating project reviews, financial reviews, and regular progress updates with internal and external stakeholders.
- Preparing and delivering project communications such as kick-off meetings, status reports, risk and opportunity assessments, and closure documentation.
- Proactively identifying, escalating, and resolving project risks or issues that may impact customer satisfaction, compliance, or business results.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Project Manager, directly leading full lifecycle delivery of complex Electrical and Automation systems projects - including Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Installation & Commissioning phases.
- Prior experience must be in electrification-focused industries such as Marine, Offshore Energy, Utilities, Power Systems, or Process Industries.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with customers, cross-functional teams, and internal stakeholders.
- U.S. Citizenship or eligibility to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance due to the nature of defense-related projects.
- This position is eligible for remote work; however, willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to customer sites and company locations may be required based on project needs.
Desired Characteristics
- Background in customer-facing service delivery or project management roles.
- Previous experience in the Marine Industry
- Experience with government contracting processes (FAR/DFAR) is a strong plus
- Technical knowledge of power conversion systems, including variable frequency drives (VFDs), power automation/controls, and marine/offshore power systems.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
- PMP certification (or equivalent).
- Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize workload and follow through on commitments.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation), with the ability to craft clear messages and engage senior executives.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 13, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Leading multiple large-scale electrification projects across all phases, from order entry through installation and commissioning.
- Planning, coordinating, and executing engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and site activities across GE Vernova and subcontracted resources, ensuring contractual scope, cost, quality, and schedule requirements are met.
- Acting as the trusted customer interface - building long-term relationships, ensuring transparency, and managing challenging issues with professionalism.
- Driving cross-functional project teams with strong leadership, accountability, and collaboration.
- Identifying, managing, and controlling day-to-day operational aspects of projects, adapting to evolving customer and business needs.
- Tracking and reporting project milestones to ensure visibility, predictability, and alignment with business metrics, including revenue forecasting.
- Owning the project’s financial performance - including revenue, contribution margin, cash collection - while driving continuous cost improvements and alignment with regional business targets.
- Conducting and facilitating project reviews, financial reviews, and regular progress updates with internal and external stakeholders.
- Preparing and delivering project communications such as kick-off meetings, status reports, risk and opportunity assessments, and closure documentation.
- Proactively identifying, escalating, and resolving project risks or issues that may impact customer satisfaction, compliance, or business results.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Project Manager, directly leading full lifecycle delivery of complex Electrical and Automation systems projects - including Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Installation & Commissioning phases.
- Prior experience must be in electrification-focused industries such as Marine, Offshore Energy, Utilities, Power Systems, or Process Industries.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with customers, cross-functional teams, and internal stakeholders.
- U.S. Citizenship or eligibility to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance due to the nature of defense-related projects.
- This position is eligible for remote work; however, willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to customer sites and company locations may be required based on project needs.
Desired Characteristics
- Background in customer-facing service delivery or project management roles.
- Previous experience in the Marine Industry
- Experience with government contracting processes (FAR/DFAR) is a strong plus
- Technical knowledge of power conversion systems, including variable frequency drives (VFDs), power automation/controls, and marine/offshore power systems.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
- PMP certification (or equivalent).
- Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize workload and follow through on commitments.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation), with the ability to craft clear messages and engage senior executives.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 13, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon32
- ENFRA30
- Apple27
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited22
- Linxon18
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services21
- Construction & Real Estate14
- Technology & Software12
- Education8
- Manufacturing7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of special projects jobs.
- 7 or more years of experience managing complex, cross-functional projects or strategic initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to lead without direct authority across multiple departments or business units
- Strong executive communication skills, including presenting to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations, engineering, or a related field, with an MBA preferred
- Experience building and tracking project metrics, KPIs, and progress dashboards for senior leadership
Tips for Your Head of Special Projects Job Search
Tailor your resume to initiative scope
Head of special projects hiring managers want to see the size, complexity, and business impact of past initiatives you led. Quantify outcomes like cost savings, timeline compression, or revenue enabled, and name the functions you coordinated across.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of special projects openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by reporting structure
Roles that report to a CEO or COO move faster and carry broader authority than those under a department head. Filter for executive-reporting postings early so you're not underselling yourself or pursuing a scope that doesn't match your experience.
Prepare a portfolio of project artifacts
Bring redacted project charters, stakeholder maps, or one-page initiative briefs to interviews. Head of special projects candidates who can walk through real documents stand out sharply from those who describe their work only in conversation.
Lead interviews with the problem, not the process
Interviewers for this role care why a project existed and what you did when it went sideways, not which methodology you used. Open every case example with the business problem, then walk through your decision-making, not just the deliverable.
Negotiate scope and authority alongside compensation
Because this role is often newly created or loosely defined, clarify decision rights, budget authority, and stakeholder access before accepting an offer. Vague scope is the most common reason heads of special projects leave within a year.
Head of Special Projects Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of special projectss?
The most active employers for head of special projectss right now are Amazon, ENFRA, and Apple, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at organizations undergoing significant growth, restructuring, or digital transformation.
How many head of special projects jobs are remote?
About 55% of head of special projects openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the cross-functional nature of the role. Sub-areas tied to digital transformation, strategic planning, and technology initiatives tend to offer the most location flexibility, while operational and site-specific projects more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a head of special projects?
Most people move into this role by building a record of delivering high-visibility, ambiguous projects that cross departmental lines. Start by volunteering for cross-functional initiatives early in your career, then work toward owning projects from scoping through delivery. Developing executive presence and the ability to influence without authority is what typically accelerates the path to this title.
Can I get hired as a head of special projects with limited experience?
It's unlikely at the senior title level, but adjacent paths exist. Candidates with five or more years in management consulting, chief of staff roles, or operations leadership often make the transition successfully by emphasizing initiative ownership and stakeholder management. Targeting smaller companies or newly funded startups, where the role is being built from scratch, also broadens options for earlier-career candidates.
What does the head of special projects interview process look like?
Expect multiple rounds that combine behavioral interviews with case-based problem solving. Early stages typically involve a recruiter screen followed by conversations with the hiring executive, often the CEO or COO. Later rounds frequently include a project planning exercise or a presentation of a past initiative. References from senior stakeholders you've worked with are almost always required before an offer.
Where can I find and apply to head of special projects jobs?
You can find and apply to head of special projects jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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