Job Description Summary

GE Vernova and Sonelgaz (Société Algérienne de l’Électricité et du Gaz) established a strategic joint venture in 2014: GE Vernova Algeria Turbines (GEAT).GEAT performs:

• Local assembly of 9F combined-cycle gas turbine equipment
• Repair activities on 9F components and aeroderivatives
• Assembly and testing of grid equipment including CCN & Telecom systems, switchgear, and disconnectors

The General Manager is the full P&L leader of an autonomous legal entity joint venture, accountable for both governance and end-to-end operations.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Joint Venture Governance

• Ensure full understanding and application of all governing agreements, including:

Shareholders’ Agreement and Bylaws:

• Business Plans (Gas Power & Electrification)
• Technology Transfer and License Agreements
• Prepare and lead Board of Directors (BOD) meetings and Shareholder Assemblies in coordination with the Chairman and JV Legal Counsel
• Establish and execute an annual governance calendar
• Secure required BOD approvals, including:GM mandate
• Strategy and annual budgets
• Commercial agreements with GE Vernova and Sonelgaz affiliates
• Regulatory approvals as required
• Define the JV’s strategy, formalize it into business plans, obtain BOD approval, and drive execution
• Translate shareholder agreements into:Product localization plans
• Delivery timelines
• Capital investment requirements
• Operating expense plans
• Workforce recruitment and training plans
• Convert business plans into annual operational roadmaps with clear milestones, resource allocation, and delivery commitments
• Develop and secure Board approval for the annual budget
• Maintain strong governance relationships with GE Vernova and Sonelgaz stakeholders

Operational Leadership

Organizational Design & Management

• Design, implement, and continuously optimize the JV organization across:

Commercial & Project Management:

• Supply Chain & Sourcing
• EHS & Quality
• HR, Finance, Legal & IT
• Build and lead the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Establish operating rhythms, governance cadence, and accountability frameworks

Strategy Execution & Performance Management

• Define and execute JV strategy, business plans, and roadmaps
• Set and communicate clear priorities across:EHS
• People
• Quality
• Delivery
• Cost
• Translate strategic objectives into measurable KPIs
• Implement robust management systems to track performance
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities weekly; drive corrective action

EHS (Environment, Health, Safety & Security)

• Ensure full compliance with environmental and industrial hygiene obligations
• Identify, quantify, and mitigate safety risks
• Drive a prevention-focused culture:Hazard identification
• Stop-work authority
• Root cause analysis
• Continuous mitigation
• Define and maintain the JV’s EHS policy

Quality

• Ensure operational excellence across:Commercial operations
• Project execution
• Supply chain
• Manufacturing
• Field services
• Maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure standard work is defined, followed, and continuously improved
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions across all functions

Commercial & Project Execution

• Oversee customer relationships and commercial negotiations
• Ensure commercial offers are risk-assessed, contracts negotiated, and obligations clearly defined
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards

Industrialization & Supply Chain

• Drive roadmap execution including:Line development
• Equipment specification and commissioning
• Workforce qualification
• Localization initiatives
• Ensure master scheduling aligns with customer commitments
• Manage production planning and supplier capacity alignment
• Oversee logistics and sourcing operations in compliance with local regulations

Support Functions Oversight

Human Resources

• Develop and execute an HR plan aligned with strategic objectives
• Ensure regulatory compliance in recruitment and employment practices
• Implement structured performance management and succession planning
• Establish competency matrices and address capability gaps
• Ensure compliance with payroll, declarations, and labor regulations

Finance

• Establish and manage the JV budget and cash flow plan
• Oversee payables, receivables, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and shareholder requirements
• Support commercial and operational decision-making
• Engage with banks and authorities for financing or incentives

Legal & Compliance

• Maintain and update the JV compliance framework
• Mitigate commercial, operational, and social risks
• Support governance and commercial negotiations
• Manage regulatory and legal matters

IT & Systems

• Ensure robust IT infrastructure supporting all operations
• Ensure compliance with shareholder and regulatory reporting requirements
• Maintain:ERP systems
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Document Management Systems (DMS)
• Ensure protection of technical documentation under license agreements

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Engineering qualifications: MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field is a plus.
• Significant experience as a General Manager of an autonomous legal entity with full P&L accountability, including revenue, EBITDA, cash flow, capex and working capital
• Demonstrated leadership of a complex industrial manufacturing operation, overseeing plant, supply chain, quality, EHS and project execution
• Experience engaging with Boards, shareholders or JV partners, including governance, budget approval and strategic alignment
• Proven commercial acumen, including contract negotiation, customer engagement and risk management
• Experience leading industrialization, localization, capacity ramp-up or site expansion initiatives
• Executive leadership presence with strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Fluent in French and English

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICE

• Prior experience working in North Africa or similar emerging industrial environments
• Prior GE / GE Vernova experience is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and quality management systems
• Self-driven, resilient leader capable of operating effectively in complex stakeholder environments
• Energizing and collaborative leadership style with the ability to build and stabilize high-performing teams

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

- This is a remote position