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 financial integrity, project controls, and operational management within complex environments, with a focus on predictive forecasting and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders to enhance project delivery and financial transparency.

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Project Controls ManagementFinancial Integrity OversightCost Accounting ProficiencyPredictive ForecastingStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingMargin AnalysisFinancial ModelingEstimates-at-Completion (EAC)Data AnalysisProject ManagementCapacity ModelingFinancial Risk MitigationOperational Data ManagementResource Optimization

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityAnalytical Thinking

Industry Keywords

Project GovernanceDigital TransformationHigh-Complexity EnvironmentRegulated ManufacturingTechnology Environment

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 enterprise 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 ensure project forecast integrity
Construct data-driven recommendations supporting long-term business objectives
Develop solutions for capacity modeling and financial risk mitigation
Provide objective views 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
Influence stakeholders toward a unified path forward
Guide integrated perspectives that prioritize overall business health
Travel to Wilmington, NC and/or other business locations up to 25% of the time for critical project milestones, strategic planning, and operational needs

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
Demonstrated experience managing the financial integrity of large-scale portfolios or contracts
Deep proficiency in cost accounting, margin analysis, forward-looking financial modeling, and development of Estimates-at-Completion (EACs)
Proven ability to distill complex operational and financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior executive leadership and external stakeholders
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
Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable
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
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
Competitive compensation