Caio Almeida Amaro

About Caio Almeida Amaro

I’m a Project Management and Project Controls Leader with 15+ years of experience delivering execution excellence in large-scale energy and infrastructure projects across Latin America and North America. My career since 2009 has covered the full project lifecycle, planning, cost and schedule control, project management, and regional leadership, giving me a comprehensive understanding of what drives success in complex Grid, high-voltage, industrial, and electrification projects.In 2025, I assumed the role of Large-Scale Grid Projects Portfolio Leader, overseeing GE GRID’s Behind-the-Meter (BTM) portfolio, an area of increasing strategic importance for GE Vernova as Data Center demand accelerates through Artificial Intelligence. This fast-growing segment is expected to scale to a multibillion-dollar portfolio in the coming years. My focus includes portfolio strategy, execution governance, organizational development, and ensuring safe, predictable, and profitable outcomes for high-visibility customer projects.Since 2023, I have also served as North America Project Controls Leader for Grid System Integration, where I oversee a USD 2B+ portfolio across HV AC, HVDC, and FACTS technologies. I lead the regional Project Controls function, driving governance, cost and schedule predictability, operational discipline, and digital transformation across multiple execution centers.Previously, as Americas Project Controls Leader (2020–2023), I managed multicultural teams across seven countries, implementing consistent cost, schedule, risk, and reporting frameworks for both North and Latin America. Before that, I led LATAM Project Controls (2017–2019), developing and maturing the project controls structure for the region with more than 30 direct reports.Earlier in my career, I worked as a Lead Project Manager at GE Power Conversion (2015–2017), delivering turnkey Mining and Energy projects in Chile and later managing services for Rotating Machines in Brazil. I started my career at Alstom Hydro (2009–2015), supporting major hydroelectric plants such as UHE Santo Antônio, Belo Monte, Teles Pires, and São Manoel, gaining deep experience in planning, cost control, project coordination, and governance.I’m passionate about developing people, strengthening execution discipline, and enabling teams to deliver safely, efficiently, and profitably, supporting the modernization of the grid and the broader energy transition.

Experience

1. Grid Solutions - Large-scale Grid Projects Portfolio Leader North America

   GE Vernova

   Dec 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Lead GE GRID portfolio of large-scale, Behind-the-Meter (BTM) projects across North America, a rapidly expanding segment driven by the growth of Data Centers and AI-related electrification demand. This fast-growing segment is expected to scale to a multibillion-dollar portfolio in the coming yearsMy role focuses on portfolio strategy, scaling organizational capability, and ensuring disciplined execution across high-visibility industrial projects.Key Responsibilities:Lead a portfolio of high-risk, high-visibility Grid projects, including first-of-a-kind solutions, accelerated schedules, and performance-based contractual requirements.Build and lead a high-performing team of Project Managers, reinforcing safety, quality, operational rigor, and strong customer engagement.Drive portfolio execution strategy and governance to support rapid scaling and improve predictability and delivery performance.Deliver On-Time Delivery, EHS performance, and Contribution Margin across all assigned projects.Translate customer requirements into detailed execution plans, aligning scope, schedule, cost, and interfaces across engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and services.Partner across GE Vernova businesses to support integrated electrification solutions.Conduct portfolio-wide risk analysis, contingency planning, and proactive mitigation actions.Engage early in pre-contract phases to influence project scope, commercial conditions, and execution strategy.Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and customers throughout the full project lifecycle to ensure successful outcomes.Implement and standardize project management processes that enhance execution quality, cycle time, and efficiency.Focus Areas:Behind-the-Meter (BTM) projects • Data Center electrification • Portfolio strategy • Large-scale industrial energy infrastructure • Cross-business execution • Project Management leadership • Risk management • Operational excellence

Education

• Universidade de Taubaté

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2006 — 2010

• University of La Verne

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Advanced Topics in Project Management

  2016 — 2016

• FIA - Fundação Instituto de Administração

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Gestão de Projetos

  2013 — 2014