Lead Engineer – Program Management

GE Vernova

Lead Engineer managing program lifecycles and cross-functional initiatives in engineering at GE Vernova. Driving effectiveness and coordination in engineering functions and project delivery.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeGreenville • New York, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,300 - $148,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Engineering function
Interfaces with other functions to provide effective coordination of metrics, dashboards, functional processes, and cross-functional initiative coordination
Manage cross-functional, technology-led, and product-focused programs, including schedule, budget, and tollgate processes for NPI, requisition, and sustaining initiatives
Oversee resource and budget allocation/integration while ensuring program outputs align with customer Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements
Serve as the primary interface for contractors, suppliers, customers, and internal departments to drive project alignment and delivery
Provide direct leadership, including hiring, staffing, and performance management
Leverage in-depth technical discipline and analytical thinking to execute strategy, proposing innovative solutions for complex manufacturing processes and interdependent production cycles
Act as a subject matter expert, guiding junior team members and leading small-scale, low-risk projects to successful completion
Synthesize data from multiple internal and external sources to drive informed decisions and achieve team consensus on complex topics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
4+ years of experience in a related Engineering field
Minimum 1 year of experience within program management
OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
4+ years of experience related to program management working alongside an engineering organization
Exceptional verbal and written skills; ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Proven track record of identifying and implementing effective, data-driven solutions
Full-cycle proficiency in documenting, planning, promoting, and executing complex programs
Experience in leading cross-functional projects from inception to completion
PMP certification or active pursuit of PMP-level training

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to 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
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementdata analysisproject managementbudget managementresource allocationmanufacturing processesperformance managementschedule managementNPI (New Product Introduction)CTQ (Critical-to-Quality)

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationanalytical thinkingstakeholder influenceteam collaborationproblem-solvingdecision-makingstaffingmentoringconsensus building

Certifications

PMP certificationPMP-level training