Principal Program Manager – Digital Project Management

GE Vernova

. Serve as the main customer contact for software delivery .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $142,400 - $213,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise in customer-facing software delivery, with a strong focus on Agile and Lean methodologies. Capable of managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and risks while effectively communicating with technical and executive stakeholders.

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Project Management ExperienceAgile MethodologiesCross-Functional Team LeadershipCustomer Communication SkillsPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project Scope ManagementBudget ManagementRisk ManagementChange ControlExecutive ReportingAgile PracticesScrum MethodologyWaterfall MethodologySoftware DeliverySystems Integration

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

SCADAEnergy ManagementAdvanced Distribution ManagementOutage Management

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPMI-ACPCertified ScrumMaster

Industry Keywords

Electric Utility SoftwareUtility OperationsGrid ApplicationsCustomer Value ExpansionProject Recovery Plans

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the main customer contact for software delivery
Set expectations, share updates, and link decisions to customer value
Define scope, deliverables, and acceptance criteria
Manage changes through documented impact reviews
Build and manage project schedules, identify delays, and guide recovery plans
Manage costs, margins, forecasts, cash flow, and billing readiness
Understand contractual obligations and handle change orders in line with contract terms
Identify opportunities to expand customer value, solution adoption, and project scope
Track risks, issues, and decisions with owners and due dates
Escalate with facts, options, and recommendations
Lead cross-functional teams using Lean and Agile practices
Provide status reports to customers and executives
Coordinate testing and quality checks
Support handover to customer operations
Collaborate with account teams to grow customer value
Travel to customer sites about 5–20% of the time in the region, depending on project needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
10+ years of project management experience in customer-facing software, technology, systems integration, or solution delivery
Experience managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, change control, and executive reporting
Experience leading cross-functional teams and guiding customers through complex projects
Working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, hybrid, and Waterfall methods
Strong communication, analysis, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills across technical, commercial, operational, and executive audiences
Preferred: PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified ScrumMaster certification
Preferred: Experience delivering electric utility software, including control-room or mission-critical operational solutions
Preferred: Knowledge of utility operations and grid applications such as SCADA, energy management, advanced distribution management, or outage management
Preferred: Experience with global teams and implementation partners
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Ongoing on-the-job learning and development
Hybrid work arrangement
Travel to customer sites about 5–20% of the time, depending on project needs