Senior Engineer - Controls Program Management

Posted 2 Days Ago
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4 Locations
In-Office or Remote
119K-198K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Lead full-lifecycle execution of complex turbomachinery controls programs (Mark VIe), coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver software and control solutions on scope, schedule, and budget. Provide senior leadership visibility, mentor junior staff, apply Lean principles for continuous improvement, engage customers for feedback, and ensure synchronization across product, integration, and supply chain initiatives.
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Job Description SummaryThe Senior Controls Program Manager will oversee and manage critical initiatives for the Turbomachinery Controls and Mark VIe platform product lines.
This role requires exceptional leadership to ensure the successful execution of complex, high-priority programs within the Gas Power Software and Controls business and the broader GE Vernova organization.
You will partner across broad cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and service organizations, to integrate portfolio strategy with lifecycle execution and delivery of software and control solutions.
We are looking for a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivering complex programs on time and within budget, ensuring that our technical objectives align with market competitiveness, profitability, and improved customer experience.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead the full-lifecycle execution of complex programs, leveraging and improving program management fundamentals to ensure rigor, while remaining accountable for scope, budget, and timely delivery.
  • Form strong working relationships within informal cross-functional teams to drive consistent progress.
  • Drive wing-to-wing product integration by identifying and bridging gaps in functional coordination; actively partnering with engineering and other stakeholders to ensure all functional responsibilities are tracked and synchronized effectively.
  • Provide high-level visibility to senior leadership by delivering regular, accurate reporting on program progress, risks, and performance outcomes.
  • Act as a mentor and resource for more junior resources in similar roles, as well as for those working within project teams.
  • Embrace and propagate Lean principles throughout the organization to drive on-going continuous improvement.
  • Prioritize customer success by engaging stakeholders for input and feedback, and validating program outcomes through the customer’s lens.
  • Ensure tight coordination and synergy, preventing duplication of work across various Pivot-to-Value (P2V), product development, integration, and Supply Chain programs.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or a business-related discipline, or equivalent experience (4+ years in a technology focused role)
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
  • 20% Travel to both domestically and internationally to support business engagements (internal & customer focused)

Desired Characteristics

  • Comprehensive knowledge of GE Gas Power products & services, processes, tools, and organizational structure, with a working knowledge of controls
  • Proven ability to lead horizontally through influence in a diverse, matrixed global organization; capable of resolving complex issues across functional areas and business lines
  • Highly motivated, self-starting, and decisive; capable of making independent, data-driven decisions in ambiguous situations.
  • Strong business acumen and judgement, with the ability to handle complex tasks, navigate market/customer needs, and offer innovative solutions that go beyond traditional thinking.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively translate complex technical data for all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates strong organizational skills with a systematic approach to process analysis and strategy development; capable of driving results autonomously under pressure.
  • Proven ability to act as a change agent while challenging the status quo to drive operational efficiency / Lean experience preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification(s).

Additional Information

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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline:

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $118,600.00 and $197,600.00. 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 June 29, 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 a STEM or business discipline or equivalent experience (4+ years in a technology-focused role)
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20% domestically and internationally
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening
  • Successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification(s)
  • Lean / continuous improvement experience
  • Working knowledge of controls and GE Gas Power products and services
  • Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills in a matrixed organization

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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