Job Description

National Grid Portfolio Execution Director

Do you want to lead the strategic execution of energy infrastructure projects that are transforming the UK’s power grid?

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional National Grid Portfolio Execution Director to join our Grid Solutions team based in Stafford, United Kingdom.

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Electrification

Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

Let’s Talk about the Role

The National Grid Portfolio Execution Director will serve as the primary internal champion and strategic lead for our extensive portfolio of projects with National Grid.

You will act as the pivotal point of contact for National Grid stakeholders, ensuring we deliver complex, high-value energy infrastructure to the highest standards. By driving execution excellence and building organizational capability, you will align cross-functional teams and lead the delivery strategy for our ongoing energy commitments.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Lead the execution strategy for the National Grid portfolio, acting as the primary point of contact and internal advocate.
• Build robust, long-term relationships with National Grid stakeholders by aligning our delivery standards with their expectations and project priorities.
• Create and scale cross-functional synergies to eliminate duplication, reuse capabilities, and streamline vendor management.
• Drive continuous improvement in project methodology, including the implementation of effective engineering, construction, and commissioning strategies.
• Govern the portfolio by establishing clear frameworks, managing risks, and ensuring transparent reporting across all project forums.
• Optimize resource capacity and functional alignment to ensure we meet complex programme timelines and avoid delivery bottlenecks.

Skills for Success

You should be a collaborative leader who thrives in complex, multi-project environments, with:

• The ability to interpret and follow complex technical documentation and instructions.
• The ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders without direct line authority.
• The capability to navigate National Grid operations, including an understanding of National Grid Safety Rules (NGSR) and Contractor Design and Engineering (CDAE) processes.
• An understanding of high-voltage transmission environments and M&E contractor management.
• An expertise in project or programme management within the energy or infrastructure sector.
• A keen interest in driving operational efficiency and strategic synergy across large-scale energy portfolios.

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant technical or management field are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our Stafford office.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.

Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We're determined to be the best place to grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.

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