Project Manager – Portfolio Leader

GE Vernova

PM Portfolio Leader for U.S. utility projects focusing on grid modernization, electrification, and reliability.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $114,100 - $190,200 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a portfolio of U.S. utility projects and programs supporting grid modernization, electrification, grid reliability, and infrastructure expansion
Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development for project managers and project teams
Foster a strong people-focused leadership culture emphasizing accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
Work closely with utility clients to build trusted relationships
Own portfolio performance for safety, quality, schedule, cost, cash flow, margins, risk, and customer satisfaction
Establish and maintain robust portfolio governance
Ensure effective execution across the full project lifecycle
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, field operations, commercial, finance, and quality teams
Lead portfolio-level risk identification and mitigation
Oversee contract administration, change management, claims, and commercial strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 10 years’ experience leading utility, transmission, distribution, substation, grid infrastructure, or high-voltage EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) projects
Proven track record of leading customer-focused project organizations
Demonstrated management experience
Strong knowledge of project execution, portfolio governance, forecasting, contract management, risk management, and change management
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Customer-oriented mindset
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer sponsorship for a work visa
Availability and ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and company retirement contributions
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

project executionportfolio governanceforecastingcontract managementrisk managementchange managementgrid modernizationelectrificationinfrastructure expansionhigh-voltage EPC

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingdevelopmentaccountabilityengagementcontinuous improvementcommunicationstakeholder managementcustomer-oriented mindsetrelationship building

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in construction management