Project Director

GE Vernova

. Own portfolio customer relationships, operational excellence, and team leadership for the assigned area .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $140,300 - $233,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own portfolio customer relationships, operational excellence, and team leadership for the assigned area
Lead and retain talent across medium to large teams, typically as a second-line manager with senior professional direct reports
Influence policy and ensure delivery within the area of responsibility, linking with other parts of the organization
Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services
Use industry trends to inform decision-making
Lead teams to find creative solutions within complex manufacturing processes and interdependent production cycles
Employ operational, product management, manufacturing, or engineering techniques
Collaborate with adjacent functions and use internal and external resources to resolve issues and make decisions
Lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and complexity
Present business or technical solutions to leaders
Communicate complex messages and negotiate internally with stakeholders, as well as with external partners, vendors, or customers
Manage project portfolios with accountability for financial, operational, and customer outcomes
Lead project managers across matrixed or dotted-line organizations
Manage PMO governance, resource planning, risk management, portfolio reporting, forecasting, margin management, contract execution, and portfolio-level decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in engineering, business, project management, or a related field
Significant experience in project management, program management, or portfolio leadership within power generation, nuclear services, steam power, or a related industrial environment
Demonstrated experience leading multiple complex projects or project portfolios simultaneously, with accountability for financial, operational, and customer outcomes
Proven people leadership experience, including direct management of project managers and leadership across matrixed or dotted-line organizations
Strong working knowledge of PMO governance, resource planning, risk management, and portfolio reporting in a highly regulated or operationally complex environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams
Advanced degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline
PMP certification or other recognized project/program management credential
Experience leading project portfolios in nuclear services, steam power outages, field execution, retrofits, repairs, or long-term service programs
Familiarity with nuclear quality, regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements in customer-facing project environments
Demonstrated success driving organizational performance through talent development, standardization, operating rigor, and continuous improvement across a PMO or project organization
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including forecasting, margin management, contract execution, and portfolio-level decision making
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 from GE Vernova, 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
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development
Challenging careers
Relocation assistance not provided