Senior Project Manager – Fuels

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Wilmington, NC, USA
In-Office
114K-190K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Lead end-to-end nuclear fuel projects, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, quality, resources, contracts, vendors, and customer relationships. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, engineering, licensing, procurement, manufacturing, and contractor activities while ensuring regulatory, safety, government, and EHS compliance. Monitor performance and costs, manage changes, report to stakeholders, and provide strategic project leadership. The role requires nuclear industry and project management experience, facility access, and approximately 15% or more domestic and international travel.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description SummaryAs the Senior Project Manager – Fuels, you will be responsible for comprehensive project management, profit & loss accountability, and customer satisfaction for Fuel Business (Global Nuclear Fuel) projects. You will be the primary contact for specific fuel projects and will lead all aspects of project delivery, including coordination with internal functions, vendors, and customers to scope and execute deliverables. You will work collaboratively with the Product Managers, the Manufacturing team, the Fuels Engineering team and other key members of the Fuels Business to define requirements and deliver high quality outcomes; including coordination with internal functions, vendors, and customers to scope and execute deliverables. The ideal candidate has a passion for nuclear energy, extensive experience in the nuclear industry, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to translate complex requirements effectively.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:   

  • Perform all aspects of project management for assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and resource management. Projects may include design engineering, licensing, equipment procurement, oversight of contractors / vendors, and development of new product offerings.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, business policies and all aspects of quality.
  • Ensure government project compliance to applicable business practices and Gov. regs and standards.
  • Interface with government project leadership for audits, property tracking, government sourcing, finance, and contract management.
  • Provide leadership and strategic oversight for project teams, ensuring projects are delivered within schedule and cost constraints.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, and schedules.
  • Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.
  • Monitor project performance, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and report progress to stakeholders and customers- both internal and external.
  • Monitors project cost and schedule progress and takes actions to address variances.
  • Negotiate contract terms and manage change orders as needed to address project scope changes or non-standard events.  
  • Develop specialized knowledge in nuclear energy and stay updated on the latest technical developments in the field.
  • Use technical expertise for data analysis to support project decisions and recommendations.
  • Works to build consensus, influences a matrixed project team and stakeholders.  Mentors project team as needed.
  • Maintain access to the fuel manufacturing facility to oversee contractors performing work in the clean and contaminated areas of the factory.
  • Interface with facilities personnel, industrial safety, and EHS to ensure project work is performed safely by establishing stop work criteria and ensure the regulatory requirements for performing work in the facility are maintained.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (equivalent experience/education in the nuclear industry will be considered with project management experience).
  • Minimum 5 years experience in the Nuclear industry.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management
  • Minimum 3 years managing medium- to large-scale projects (with multi-disciplinary team). 
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Ability and willingness to travel ~15+% domestically and internationally.
  • The work location for this role is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) headquarters in Wilmington, NC.
  • This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Desired Characteristics:

  • PMP Certification
  • Demonstrated experience in the nuclear industry, with a solid understanding of nuclear project requirements
  • Extensive experience in the nuclear power industry.
  • Demonstrated supervision / oversight of contractors with a working knowledge of labor and scope dispute resolution methods.
  • Proven track record in managing complex projects
  • Government project management experience
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in complex situations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
  • Well-developed planning and organizational skills
  • Experience working in a matrixed environment
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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: 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 October 05, 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, or equivalent nuclear industry education/experience
  • At least 5 years of experience in the nuclear industry
  • At least 5 years of project management experience
  • At least 3 years managing medium- to large-scale multidisciplinary projects
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15% or more domestically and internationally
  • Ability to obtain authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information
  • PMP certification
  • Experience in the nuclear power industry and understanding of nuclear project requirements
  • Experience overseeing contractors and resolving labor and scope disputes
  • Government project management experience
  • Experience leading complex projects or programs in a matrixed environment

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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