Senior Project Manager, New Unit

GE Vernova

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

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited 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, influence stakeholders, and drive operational efficiencies using data and lean methodologies.

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Project Management ExperienceCertified Project Management ProfessionalP&L AccountabilityRisk ManagementCustomer Engagement

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Hard Skills

Project ExecutionCost EstimationData AnalysisLean MethodologiesOperational Techniques

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Safety ToolkitRisk-Based Decision-Making Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

EnergyConstructionCapital ProjectsStakeholder ManagementMatrix 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 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, plus less complex combined cycle projects
Develop early execution strategies with the ITO Commercial Manager and transition projects into execution
Coordinate contract reviews for alignment on requirements, scope, and obligations
Manage execution using a Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) framework
Own full P&L accountability, including revenue, contribution margin, and cash
Drive accountability for project performance metrics
Align teams on cost, schedule, performance, and risk trade-offs
Develop and manage risk and opportunity registers with mitigation actions
Promote GE Vernova’s Safety Toolkit and prioritize health and safety
Use internal and external inputs for risk-based decision-making
Develop expertise in project execution and/or technical disciplines
Interpret business challenges and drive best practices to improve products, processes, or services
Lead creative solutions in complex manufacturing, engineering, or production environments
Apply advanced operational, engineering, and product management techniques across interdependent workstreams
Collaborate with partner functions to resolve cross-functional issues and execution constraints
Lead project teams and resources with moderate to high complexity, risk, and scale
Support Functional Project Managers with escalations
Present project, business, or technical solutions to senior leadership
Influence without authority in a matrix organization

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
Ability to manage multiple phased projects simultaneously and independently
Strong customer focus and ability to foster strong relationships
Experience working with and influencing senior level leaders
Strategic thinking, problem solving, business and financial acumen
Presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages
Interpersonal and leadership skills in a matrix organization
Ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment, and interface 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, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova
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