Senior Project Manager – Heavy Duty Combine Cycle

GE Vernova

Senior Project Manager delivering complex combined-cycle gas power projects for GE Vernova. Owning customer execution, project finances, risks, and cross-functional teams from contract signing through completion.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,200 - $220,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within energy and construction sectors, focusing on end-to-end execution, stakeholder management, and financial oversight. Capable of strategic decision-making and fostering strong customer relationships while leading complex projects.

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Project Management ExperienceCustomer EngagementRisk ManagementFinancial AcumenLeadership in Matrix Organizations

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Hard Skills

Project ExecutionCost EstimationPerformance Metrics ManagementContract ReviewProblem SolvingOperational TechniquesEngineering TechniquesProduct Management TechniquesData AnalysisLean Tools

Soft Skills

Strong Customer FocusInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic ThinkingDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional CertificationField Engineer Program GraduateProject Management Leadership Program Graduate

Industry Keywords

EnergyConstructionCapital ProjectsStakeholder ManagementSafetyQualityDeliveryCost ManagementMatrix OrganizationComplex Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the 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, product/equipment-only, and combined cycle projects
Develop early execution strategies and transition projects into execution
Coordinate contract reviews for alignment on requirements, scope, and obligations
Manage execution using Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost priorities
Own project P&L, including revenue, contribution margin, and cash
Manage project performance metrics and trade-offs among cost, schedule, performance, and risk
Develop and manage risk and opportunity registers with mitigation actions
Promote GE Vernova’s Safety Toolkit across project teams, partners, and subcontractors
Make risk-based decisions using internal and external inputs
Serve as a subject matter expert in project execution and/or a technical discipline
Drive best practices to improve products, processes, or services
Lead creative problem solving in manufacturing, engineering, and production environments
Apply operational, engineering, and product management techniques across interdependent workstreams
Resolve cross-functional issues and execution constraints with partnering functions
Provide direct or indirect leadership of project teams and resources
Support Functional Project Managers with escalations
Present project, business, and technical solutions to senior leadership
Influence execution in a matrix organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 8 years of Project Management experience within Energy, Construction, or large capital project environments
Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Experience and demonstrated understanding of large capital project execution costs and estimates
Certified Project Management Professional is desired
Graduate of the Field Engineer or Project Management Leadership Program is desired
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
Strong oral and written communication skills
Presentation skills and ability to communicate complex messages succinctly
Inclusive interpersonal and leadership skills for matrix organizations
Ability to make independent decisions and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to interface effectively at all organizational levels
Experience applying data and lean tools and technologies for strategic opportunities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Discretionary annual bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program
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
Challenging careers
Great work environment