GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that help enable a lower-carbon future. As a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of Simple and Combined Cycle projects within our Heavy Duty Gas Power business.
Supporting and reporting to the Executives and Senior PM's In this role, you will be accountable for assigned project lifecycle, from contract signing through completion of all contractual obligations. You will ensure customer satisfaction by effectively managing project activities, resources, timelines, and cross-functional teams, while driving successful delivery of customer equipment, facilities, or infrastructure projects.
This role also carries responsibility for project delivery, profit and loss performance, and adherence to budgets and operating plans. Working with moderate to high autonomy, you will use strong evaluative judgment and operational acumen to influence outcomes, improve ways of working, and support business objectives.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Customer & Stakeholder Leadership
- Serve as first and primary customer contact for assigned projects
- Lead customer engagement, negotiations, and issue resolution to ensure successful project outcomes
- Manage and align multiple internal and external stakeholders including customers, partners, contractors, and vendors to achieve project targets and deliverables
- Influence peers and stakeholders to adopt alternative perspectives or solutions when required for problem solving
Project Execution & Governance
- Own end‑to‑end execution of mega, complex, non‑turnkey, and product / equipment‑only projects
- Develop early execution strategies in partnership with the ITO Commercial Manager and ensure successful transition into project execution
- Coordinate contract reviews to ensure full alignment on requirements, scope, and obligations
Manage project execution with an SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) lens and provide the framework for self and others to engage at Gemba.Financial & Performance Ownership
- Full P&L accountability, including Revenue, Contribution Margin, and Cash
- Drive ownership and accountability for key project performance metrics
- Align teams when trade‑offs arise between cost, schedule, performance, and risk. Develops and manages the risk register with mitigation action
Risk, EHS & Compliance
- Promote and drive GEV’s Safety Toolkit on project teams, partners, and subcontractors, placing health and safety above all other priorities, even under pressure. Develop, own, and actively manage the Risk & Opportunity Register, including mitigation actions
- Utilize multiple internal and external inputs to support sound, risk‑based decision making
Technical, Functional & Thought Leadership
- Develop deep expertise within project execution and/or technical discipline, serving as a subject matter expert where applicable
- Interpret internal and external business challenges and drive best practices to improve products, processes, or services
Operational & Manufacturing Problem Solving
- Lead teams to develop creative solutions within complex manufacturing, engineering, or production environments
- Employ advanced operational, engineering, and product management techniques across interdependent workstreams
- Collaborate closely with partnering functions to resolve cross‑functional issues and execution constraints
Team Leadership & Matrix Management
- Provide direct or indirect leadership of project teams and resources with moderate to high complexity, risk, and scale
- Support Functional Project Managers with escalations across functions, customers, and partners
- Present project, business, or technical solutions to internal and external senior leadership teams
- Influence without authority in a matrix organization to drive unified execution
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 4 years of Project Management experience within Energy, Construction, or large capital project environments
Other Eligibility:
- Graduate of the Field Engineer or Project Management Leadership Program
- Must be willing to travel up to 30% of time.
- Offered in Office Hybrid for location Atlanta or Greenville
Desired Characteristics
- Certified Project Management Professional
- Strong understanding of large capital project execution, including cost management and estimating.
- Proven ability to independently manage multiple phased projects while balancing competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated customer focus with experience building strong relationships and influencing senior leaders.
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, business and financial acumen, and the ability to make sound independent decisions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with an inclusive leadership style that drives alignment and buy-in across matrixed teams, leveraging data and lean tools for operational and project efficiency.
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 $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. 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 03, 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 college or university
- Minimum 4 years of Project Management experience within Energy, Construction, or large capital project environments
- Certified Project Management Professional
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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