Senior New Unit Project Manager

GE Vernova

. Serve as first and primary customer contact for assigned projects .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $114,100 - $190,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within energy and construction sectors, with a strong focus on customer engagement, risk management, and financial accountability. Proven ability to lead complex projects and teams while fostering relationships and driving strategic decision-making.

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Project Management ExperienceCertified Project Management ProfessionalP&L AccountabilityRisk ManagementCustomer Engagement

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Hard Skills

Project ExecutionCost EstimationStrategic ThinkingProblem SolvingData AnalysisLean ToolsOperational TechniquesEngineering TechniquesProduct Management TechniquesPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsCustomer FocusInfluencing SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

EnergyConstructionCapital ProjectsStakeholder ManagementGembaSafety ToolkitComplex ManufacturingEngineeringProduction EnvironmentsMatrix Organization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as first and primary customer contact for assigned projects
Lead customer engagement, negotiations, and issue resolution
Manage and align internal and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, contractors, and vendors
Own end-to-end execution of mega, complex, non-turnkey, and product/equipment-only projects, along with less complex combined cycle projects
Develop early execution strategies with the ITO Commercial Manager
Ensure successful transition into project execution
Coordinate contract reviews for alignment on requirements, scope, and obligations
Manage project execution using a Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost lens
Provide the framework for self and others to engage at Gemba
Maintain full P&L accountability, including revenue, contribution margin, and cash
Drive accountability for key project performance metrics
Align teams on trade-offs between cost, schedule, performance, and risk
Develop and manage the risk register and mitigation actions
Promote and drive GE Vernova’s Safety Toolkit among project teams, partners, and subcontractors
Use internal and external inputs for risk-based decision-making
Develop expertise in project execution and/or a technical discipline
Drive best practices to improve products, processes, or services
Lead teams in developing solutions within complex manufacturing, engineering, or production environments
Apply operational, engineering, and product management techniques across interdependent workstreams
Collaborate with partnering functions to resolve cross-functional issues and execution constraints
Provide direct or indirect leadership of project teams and resources
Support Functional Project Managers with escalations
Present project, business, or technical solutions to senior leadership
Influence without authority in a matrix organization to drive unified execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 6 years of Project Management experience within Energy, Construction, or large capital project environments
Must be willing to travel up to 40% of time
Experience and demonstrated understanding of large capital project execution costs and estimates
Certified Project Management Professional
Graduate of the Field Engineer or Project Management Leadership Program
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple phased projects simultaneously and independently
Demonstrated strong customer focus and ability to foster strong relationships
Experience working with and influencing senior level leaders
Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, business and financial acumen
Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages
Inclusive style and strong interpersonal and leadership skills at all levels
Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment, and interface effectively at all organizational levels
Experience applying data and lean tools and technologies for strategic, operational, and project efficiencies
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
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
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
Relocation assistance