Remote Head of Strategic Projects Jobs
Remote Head of Strategic Projects jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like technology, healthcare, financial services, and enterprise SaaS, where distributed leadership teams rely on senior strategists to drive cross-functional initiatives. Companies hiring remotely right now include The Foth Companies, Blattner Company, and JLL. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Investment & Asset Management
- Manufacturing
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote head of strategic projects jobs.
- 7 or more years of experience in strategy, management consulting, or program management
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct line authority
- Proficiency in building executive-level presentations and strategic business cases
- Experience managing complex, multi-workstream initiatives from initiation to delivery
- MBA or advanced degree in business, management, or a related field
- Familiarity with project management frameworks such as PMP, Agile, or OKR methodologies
Tips for Your Remote Head of Strategic Projects Job Search
Signal async fluency in your application materials
Remote employers for this role expect you to move work forward without synchronous check-ins. Use your resume and cover letter to name the written communication habits, documentation practices, and collaboration tools you use to keep distributed stakeholders aligned across time zones.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote head of strategic projects openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-filtered results on general boards.
Build a portfolio of cross-functional initiative outcomes
Remote hiring managers for this role can't observe your leadership style in an office, so they rely on documented evidence. Prepare two or three concise examples showing how you scoped, coordinated, and delivered multi-team projects, with clear ownership and measurable results.
Target remote-first companies over hybrid-optional postings
Organizations built from the ground up as remote are more likely to have the infrastructure, management culture, and advancement paths that make a head of strategic projects role sustainable long-term. Look for companies that explicitly describe distributed leadership structures rather than ones treating remote as a perk.
Remote Head of Strategic Projects Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote head of strategic projects job?
Remote head of strategic projects roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strategic ownership without in-person oversight. Remote-first tech companies, venture-backed scale-ups, and large enterprises with distributed leadership teams are the most consistent hirers. Employers screen for structured async communication, the ability to align stakeholders across time zones, and a clear record of delivering complex, multi-workstream initiatives from start to finish without close supervision.
Which companies hire remote head of strategic projectss?
Remote head of strategic projects roles are posted by The Foth Companies, Blattner Company, and JLL and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology firms, healthcare platforms, and enterprise SaaS companies that run distributed leadership teams and need senior strategists who can operate autonomously across functions.
Can you get a remote head of strategic projects job with no experience?
Yes, but remote head of strategic projects roles at the entry level are rare and competitive, since employers expect you to self-direct from day one with minimal hand-holding. Your strongest path in is through project management roles at remote-first companies, where you can build a visible record of cross-functional work. Demonstrating structured written communication, ownership of ambiguous problems, and results from past initiatives matters more than tenure.
Do you need a degree for remote head of strategic projects jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated strategic impact over formal credentials, particularly at remote-first firms and growth-stage companies. What consistently opens doors is a clear record of leading complex initiatives, strong written communication suited to async environments, and fluency with the tools distributed teams use to plan and execute. An MBA or related degree can accelerate consideration at larger enterprises, but it rarely substitutes for evidence of real outcomes.
Which industries hire the most remote head of strategic projectss?
Most remote head of strategic projects openings sit in Construction & Real Estate, Investment & Asset Management, and Manufacturing, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire for this role remotely because their organizations are built around distributed teams that need senior strategists coordinating priorities and execution across geographies and functions without a central office.
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