Role Summary/Purpose:
Through our Project Management Leadership Program at GE Power, we are nurturing the next generation of EPC project managers & project functional management leaders for complex gas power turnkey projects. This leadership program is designed to accelerate the development of talents from the field of project execution. It involves three highly challenging rotational assignments, intense training curricula in the areas of technical & leadership skills, mentoring and continuous on the job learning.
Essential Responsibilities:
This is a two-year program spanning three eight-month long rotational assignments out of which at least one will be on a project (construction) site
Other rotations may take place in another project discipline like scheduling, contract management, plant engineering, project finance – based on the personal growth journey of the candidate
During the program PMLPs will develop a solid understanding of how project execution works in the gas power sector
They will work with our best in class project managers and project staff to acquire the necessary technical and leadership competencies to be able fulfill both customer and business objectives
Upon successful completion of the 2-year program, participants will land in a role in one of the core project management disciplines (project management, contract management, construction, planning, fulfillment, service), based on their competencies, personal aspirations and current business demand
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited university or equivalent knowledge or experience
Minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 years relevant work experience with solid performance
Experience in project management, construction or field (service) engineering preferably in the energy or oil & gas sector
Fluent in English
Strong desire to work in the fieldThe successful candidate
Is resilient and has the ability to deal with pressure
Has a persuasive communication style and brings energy and a goal orientated approach to their role
Is able to handle conflict and defuse tension
Is able to drive outcomes across multi-functional teams often times in a virtual arrangement
Has the courage to speak up and addresses issues transparently
Is able to comprehend complex information from various stakeholders
Has an eye for the details
Is open to feedback, self-reflection and invests in their own growth
Can work across different cultures with inclusion and respect
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to complete multi-location rotations, and travel both domestically and / or internationally for up to 8 months per rotation
Ability to do field site rotation
Ability to make 2-year commitment to GE after successful graduation
In Nigeria: a valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
In Nigeria: must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria
In countries other than Nigeria: must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the role’s location
Desired Characteristics:
Proven leadership skills and prior experience leading projects or teams
Experience in project scheduling
Experience in working with contracts in an EPC environment
(Project) finance experience
Experience in working internationally
Fluency in French or Portuguese
