Lead Program Manager

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Greenville, NC, USA
In-Office
98K-164K Annually
Mid level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Supports wind blade repair development programs by coordinating engineering, services, sourcing, and procurement activities. Maintains schedules, action trackers, milestones, documentation, and program communications; supports technical issue resolution, shop trials, change management, repair BOM activities, PFMEA, process improvement, and handoffs. The role requires cross-functional coordination, technical documentation, risk and blocker escalation, and follow-through in a hands-on engineering environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description SummaryThe Lead Program Manager for Wind Blade Repair Development Engineering supports the planning and execution of repair development programs that improve blade repair processes, documentation, and readiness for field and scale-up application. This role coordinates across Engineering, Services, Sourcing, and related functions to help manage deliverables, support technical issue resolution, and maintain program alignment.
The successful candidate will be self-starting and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, support technical program execution, and help drive structure in a hands-on engineering environment. This role combines technical coordination, action management, and cross-functional communication to support repair development activities and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Support execution of Wind Blade Repair Development Engineering programs and workstreams.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining integrated schedules, action trackers, and program priorities for assigned projects.
  • Coordinate deliverables and follow-up actions with engineering, services, and other cross-functional partners.
  • Support issue resolution by gathering information, tracking actions, and helping escalate risks or blockers as needed.
  • Help maintain visibility to milestones, critical tasks, and open items.
  • Participate in shop trials and support coordination, documentation, and follow-up activities.
  • Assist with repair development documentation, including work instructions, trial records, and lessons learned.
  • Support change management activities such as ECR/ECO preparation and routing, as needed.
  • Help coordinate repair BOM-related activities, including initial definition support and sourcing checks for suitability.
  • Support planning and execution of PFMEA and related process improvement activities, as assigned.
  • Partner with team members to capture technical data, photos, process observations, and supporting documentation.
  • Support program communications and operating rhythm, including meeting notes, status updates, and action closure.
  • Take on technical assignments or coordination tasks to help the team meet goals and deadlines.
  • Support handoff activities to Services or Procurement teams, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management within an engineering, manufacturing, operations, renewable energy, or related business.

Desired Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across teams and support execution of technical projects.
  • Strong organization, communication, and follow-through skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Technical aptitude and interest in engineering or repair development work.
  • Experience supporting change management, documentation, or product/process improvement activities.
  • Familiarity with engineering development processes, action tracking, and milestone management.
  • Working knowledge of PFMEA, process mapping, control plans, or similar tools.
  • Ability to work effectively in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with composite materials, wind blade repair, or manufacturing processes is preferred.

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GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes



For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 20, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field
  • At least 3 years of program management experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, renewable energy, or a related business
  • Ability to coordinate across teams and support execution of technical projects
  • Strong organization, communication, and follow-through skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Technical aptitude and interest in engineering or repair development work
  • Experience supporting change management, documentation, or product/process improvement activities
  • Familiarity with engineering development processes, action tracking, and milestone management
  • Working knowledge of PFMEA, process mapping, control plans, or similar tools
  • Experience with composite materials, wind blade repair, or manufacturing processes

GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name 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. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is 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. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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