As a GE Vernova accelerator, Advanced Research drives strategy and leads research and development efforts in partnership with GE Vernova businesses, government agencies, and external collaborators to deliver near-term impact and long-term breakthrough innovation.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
· Project Oversight: Manage a portfolio of 5–10 research projects, maintaining detailed project plans, Gantt charts, and milestone tracking.
· Operational Partnership: Partner closely with PLs to handle non-technical work components, including procurement, staffing logistics, and budget health monitoring.
· Risk & Resource Management: Proactively identify project risks, budget overruns, or scheduling bottlenecks; develop and execute mitigation strategies to ensure project health.
· Stakeholder & Process Management: Act as a primary or secondary point of contact for project stakeholders; streamline internal processes and ensure project documentation is accurate and up-to-date in team databases.
· Strategic Support: Assist in the preparation of project reporting and performance summaries for internal and external audiences, ensuring technical teams remain focused on innovation.
Core Competencies:
o Project Rigor: Expert in developing and maintaining project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
o Budgetary Oversight: Proven ability to manage budgets, track expenditures, and flag financial risks before they impact project scope.
o Operational Fluency: Experience coordinating cross-functional processes (e.g., procurement, staffing, internal compliance).
o Risk Mitigation: Ability to anticipate and communicate project risks to technical leadership.
o Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to translate technical milestones into clear status reports for diverse stakeholders.
Position Requirements:
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Operations, Project Management or similar).
· Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in project management within a research, engineering, or technical development environment. Candidates with a higher level of education (i.e. Master's degree) will be considered with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
· Compliance:
o Legal authorization to work in the US is required.
o Must be 18 years or older; must be willing to work on-site in Niskayuna, NY.
o You must submit your application via the Careers page at www.careers.gevernova.com to be considered.
Desired Characteristics
· Research Familiarity: Experience working in a technical or research-focused environment where you have supported engineers or scientists.
· Adaptability: Ability to navigate ambiguity and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced innovation setting.
· Proactivity: A self-starter who anticipates the needs of technical leads and takes ownership of operational workflows without needing constant oversight.
· Systems Proficiency: Ability to quickly learn and master complex internal database management and project tracking systems.
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 $104,000.00 and $173,400.00. 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 October 08, 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 in Business Administration, Operations, Project Management, or a related field
- At least 3 years of project management experience in a research, engineering, or technical development environment
- Alternatively, a master's degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Willingness to work on-site in Niskayuna, New York
- Experience supporting engineers or scientists in a technical or research-focused environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, ambiguous innovation setting
- Ability to learn and use complex internal database management and project tracking systems
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
GE Vernova Insights
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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