Overview
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Job Description Summary : GE Vernova's Grid Software business unit is dedicated to transforming the energy sector through cutting edge digital solutions. As a leader in the industry, we focus on providing comprehensive software solutions that enhance grid reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. Our team is committed to developing advanced technologies that support the integration of renewable energy sources, optimise grid operations, and improve decision-making processes for utilities worldwide. Join us in our mission to shape the future of energy by pioneering software innovations that drive cleaner, smarter, and more resilient power systems.
What impact you’ll make
The Services Director – Asia (Advanced Countries) is a pivotal leadership role accountable for driving the services portfolio across the region. This position ensures seamless project execution, effective bid to service execution transitions, and delivery of innovative solutions aligned with global product strategy. A central focus is on creating new revenue streams, elevating customer success, and strengthening services financial performance by leveraging market insights and the global delivery organisation. You will engage directly with key customers in the utilities sector across transmission and distribution, collaborating with local and global stakeholders, delivery teams, product teams, and partners to deliver software solutions that empower customers during the energy transition. If you have a proven track record of delivering projects to utility accounts, this is an ideal opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Portfolio Leadership
Lead the successful delivery of projects and services, ensuring regional priorities are addressed through global delivery capabilities.
Consult on delivery methodologies to introduce and operationalise new products and services.Manage and improve financial and delivery performance against CPI, SPI, on-time delivery, revenue, margin, project budgets, milestone billing, and cash collection.Market & Growth LeadershipDrive growth initiatives to capture opportunities in the utility and OT software market.
Strengthen customer and partner relationships in collaboration with commercial teams to expand market presence and provide necessary support and validation of proposals through bid stage.Shape and execute innovative revenue models and partnership opportunities.Operational ExcellenceEnsure operational readiness through robust resource planning, risk management, and compliance with PMO standards.
Establish and monitor KPIs that measure portfolio health, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.Lead a team of project managers capable of executing complex, large-scale projects and programmes.Stakeholder Engagement & LeadershipAlign regional strategies with global and cross-functional teams to drive cohesive outcomes.
Provide senior leadership with delivery insights, risk assessments, and financial performance updates.Inspire, mentor, and grow high-performing teams across global and regional structures, fostering accountability, collaboration, and innovation including direct people leadership of project managers.What we’re looking for
Proven success (10+ years) in services leadership across complex, large-scale software or infrastructure programmes, with experience in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Hong Kong.Degree-qualified (engineering or equivalent) plus Project Management Certification; Masters such as MBA is desirable.Strong financial and operational acumen, with experience managing portfolio performance to key metrics.Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence executives, customers, and delivery teams.A strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability and the ability to balance long-term growth priorities with near-term delivery demands.Experience leading matrixed teams across regions in a global environment with exceptional communication skills, enabling you to articulate complex issues clearly and influence stakeholders effectively.What will make you stand out
Customer Focus : A strategic thinker with a customer-first mindset, thriving in roles with significant customer engagement and strong communication skills.Collaboration and Coordination : Ability to work with cross-functional teams to coordinate efforts and execute programs while influencing outcomes.Problem Solving : Capability to analyse complex operational environments and map software solutions to client challenges with innovative problem-solving skills.Adaptability : Ability to handle diverse challenges and responsibilities across technical and customer-related scenarios.Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes
This is a remote position
Seniority level
DirectorEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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