As EHS Governance Manager, you will be part of the EHS Organization, and your role will be to support the Regions in a global environment.
The EHS Governance Manager is responsible for defining, deploying, and maintaining an effective governance framework across Projects, Services, and Manufacturing activities within the Grid Systems Integration business line in our Electrification business segment.
The role ensures alignment with business strategy, compliance with internal policies and external regulations, risk management, and consistent execution of standards across regions and operational entities.
This position plays a key role in driving transparency, accountability, and performance while supporting operational teams in delivering safely on time, on cost, and in full compliance.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Define, implement, and continuously improve the governance model across Projects, Services, and Manufacturing, including roles, decision rights (RASCI), and escalation paths
Ensure compliance with internal policies (EHS, Quality, Finance, Ethics, Cyber, Sustainability) and applicable local regulations
Lead Business HQ audits for Projects & Services and Manufacturing, including subcontractors and partners; track findings through to closure
Establish governance KPIs and dashboards; coordinate governance forums (management reviews, steering committees, gate reviews)
Act as key interface between Business Leadership, Operations, Functions (Finance, EHS, Quality, Legal, HR), and Regions
Coach and support leaders and operational teams on governance requirements and compliance standards
Identify gaps and inconsistencies in governance practices; lead continuous improvement initiatives
Support inspection programs across sites and monitor customer satisfaction surveys
Authority to stop any activity in case of immediate danger; coordinate emergency response per Site Director direction
Required Qualifications:
Education:Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Environmental Science, Safety Management, or related EHS technical discipline (accredited institution; Country EHS Accreditation required)
Experience:Major EHS experience in Projects, Services, Manufacturing, or Operations within an industrial or energy environment, with strong experience in governance, project management frameworks, or risk management
Mobility:Willingness to travel internationally up to 60%
Desired Characteristics:
Solid understanding of matrix organizations and complex international environments
Strong knowledge of fundamental health & safety programs (Lockout-Tagout, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Process Safety Management)
Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or similar certification standards
Strong influencing, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills across diverse audiences
High integrity, independence, and accountability
Additional languages (French, Spanish, German) a plus
About Our Business:
This position sits within our Grid Solutions Business's Grid Systems Integration (GSI) Business Line, in the Electrification segment of GE Vernova.
GSI delivers integrated project solutions that enable large-scale electrification and support the global energy transition — helping customers decarbonize while maintaining grid stability, reliability, and security. Our portfolio spans:
HVDC(High-Voltage Direct Current) — enabling efficient, long-distance power transmission with lower losses
ACS(Alternating Current Systems) — turnkey high-voltage substation solutions, including AIS, GIS, and digital substations
FACTS(Flexible AC Transmission Systems) — technologies like STATCOM and Synchronous Condensers that enhance grid flexibility and stability
Services— long-term service agreements, turnkey retrofits, and modernization/upgrade solutions supporting customers' assets throughout their lifecycle
Learn more about our Electrification business at gevernova.com/electrification
Culture & Inclusion:
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: Life at GE Vernova | Culture & Opportunities
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world.
It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.
The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come.
GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.
Together, we have the energy to change the world.
