USA Planning & Scheduling Manager

Posted 14 Days Ago
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Wilmington, NC, USA
In-Office
132K-220K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Leads project planning, integrated scheduling, progress measurement, schedule governance, risk analysis, forecasting, and recovery planning across a regional project portfolio. Coordinates engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management teams to meet milestones and contractual obligations. Produces executive reporting, supports bids and strategic planning, ensures project controls compliance, and mentors planners and schedulers.
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Job Description SummaryThe Planning & Scheduling Manager is responsible for leading all project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and schedule governance activities across projects within the Canada region. The role ensures projects are planned, executed, and completed in alignment with contractual milestones, business objectives, and organizational standards.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

    • Lead the development, maintenance, and analysis of integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 and other planning tools.
    • Establish scheduling standards, processes, and best practices across the regional project portfolio.
    • Support project teams with baseline development, schedule updates, forecasting, and recovery planning.
    • Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and DCMA schedule health checks.
    • Monitor project performance against key milestones and provide early warning of schedule risks and delays.
    • Drive schedule optimization and develop mitigation and acceleration plans when required.
    • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management teams to ensure schedule alignment.
    • Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and schedule presentations for leadership reviews.
    • Mentor and develop planners and schedulers across the region.
    • Support bid, proposal, and strategic planning activities by developing high-level project schedules and execution plans.
    • Ensure compliance with company project controls procedures, governance requirements, and customer contractual obligations.

Required Qualifications

  • For roles outside of the USA- This role requires significant experience in the Project Management & Project Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
  • For roles in USA - Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
     

    Note:


    To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

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: No



For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $132,200.00 and $220,400.00. 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 September 28, 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

  • Master’s degree from an accredited university or college, or high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience for U.S.-based roles.
  • Significant experience in project management and project management functions.
  • Experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar planning tools.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs and projects.
  • Established project management skills.
  • Ability to plan and execute programs.
  • Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable.

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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