Senior Project Controls Manager

GE Vernova

. Establish the strategic governance and financial integrity framework for a project portfolio encompassing facility modernization and commercial fuel reloads .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $132,200 - $220,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Project Controls, Financial Integrity, and Operational Management within complex, regulated environments. Proficient in Cost Accounting, Financial Modeling, and delivering actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

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Project Controls ManagementCost Accounting ProficiencyFinancial Modeling ExpertiseLeadership in High-Impact ProjectsStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingMargin AnalysisFinancial ModelingEstimates-at-Completion (EACs)Data AnalysisCapacity ModelingFinancial Risk MitigationProject Health AssessmentResource OptimizationPredictive Forecasting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityProgram Execution

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingTechnologyNuclearAerospaceDefenseEnergyRegulated EnvironmentProject GovernanceDigital TransformationOperational Data Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish the strategic governance and financial integrity framework for a project portfolio encompassing facility modernization and commercial fuel reloads
Drive the transition to a system-driven ecosystem
Provide predictive forecasting and a “Single Source of Truth” to safeguard project margins and support long-term business growth
Influence broader PMO strategy, including resource optimization and policies governing project data capture and reporting
Interpret complex internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve project delivery and financial transparency
Monitor industry trends in project governance and digital transformation
Manage complex tasks involving operational, financial, and engineering data
Assess stakeholder-provided information and validate project forecast integrity
Construct data-driven recommendations supporting long-term business objectives
Develop solutions for capacity modeling and financial risk mitigation
Provide an objective view of project health and balance resource allocation against commercial commitments
Lead functional teams or high-impact projects
Deliver transparent and predictive metrics
Communicate financial variances and schedule constraints and influence stakeholder alignment
Guide integrated decision-making that prioritizes overall business health

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Engineering
Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in Project Controls, Finance, or Operations within a high-complexity, highly regulated manufacturing or technology environment
Experience in environments such as Nuclear, Aerospace, Defense, or Energy
Experience managing the financial integrity of large-scale portfolios or contracts
Deep proficiency in cost accounting, margin analysis, forward-looking financial modeling, and Estimates-at-Completion (EACs)
Ability to distill complex operational and financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior executive leadership and external stakeholders
Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
Ability to travel to Wilmington, NC, and/or other business locations up to 25% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access with 24/7 nurse-based support
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
Professional development opportunities
No relocation assistance