Senior Manager - Project Planning and Execution

Job Description Summary As a key member of the Richmond Service Center Leadership Team, the Manufacturing Repair Fulfillment Manager is responsible for the heartbeat of our shop operations. You will lead the team of internal project managers (order managers) and scheduler and own the master production schedule, material flow, and throughput metrics. By translating high-level demand into actionable, transparent shop floor schedules, you ensure the site meets its delivery commitments while optimizing capacity utilization. Job Description Key Responsibilities Scheduling Ownership: Own, maintain, and upgrade the shop floor scheduling process. Your team is the architect of the schedule, ensuring it is realistic, attainable, and aligned with site SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) goals. The operations team will execute against this plan. Operational Transparency: Provide clear, real-time visibility of the production schedule to the shop floor. Ensure every team member knows their priority and how it contributes to the overall fulfillment plan. Throughput & Flow: Continually improve communication, planning, and material/task flow through the shop. Capacity Alignment: Partner with the optimization team to balance workload against current shop capacity, preventing over-commitment while ensuring cost liquidation. Lead long term fulfillment planning for the Richmond shop. Identify bottlenecks and implement robust solutions to maintain smooth operations. Site Leadership Collaboration: Serve as a core member of the site leadership team, providing data-backed insights that influence broader site strategies and delivery commitments. Performance Metrics: Track and report on schedule attainment, cycle time, and past-due backlogs, leading the "Delivery" portion of daily management meetings. Support financial reporting and project cost analysis. Functional Leadership: Lead the team responsible for Shipping and Receiving, Order Management, and Shop Scheduling. The GE Vernova Way The successful candidate will lead by the GE Vernova Way principles: Deliver with Focus: Prioritize rigorous scheduling and clear planning to ensure we deliver reliable energy solutions to our customers on time, every time. Demand Better Together: Break down silos between functions, fostering a collaborative environment where information is transparent and accessible. Innovate & Transform: Seek out new tools and processes to digitize or simplify scheduling, constantly pushing for more efficient throughput. Basic Qualifications Degree from an accredited college or university with preferred studies in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or similar degree 2+ years of experience in a high-complexity manufacturing or repair fulfillment role 2+ years of people leadership experience Experience improving shop floor performance and schedule adherence Must be 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Richmond, VA Repair Center, with occasional business travel. Desired Characteristics (Skills & Experience) Project Management and Project Scheduling Systems: Demonstrated experience managing projects with high impact and visibility, and tight deadlines. Mastery of advanced project scheduling and resource management systems (e.g., SAP/Powermax, Microsoft Project or Primavera). Product Knowledge: Demonstrated comfort with the GE Vernova product range, specifically understanding the technical requirements and typical repair cycles of generator and turbine offerings. Analytical Rigor: Strong aptitude for data analysis to predict and manage capacity gaps before they impact the customer. Influence: Ability to influence commercial and optimization colleagues to support Richmond shop interests. Ability to influence colleagues and shop floor without direct line authority over all team members. Customer Perspective: Experience with customer-facing roles. Operational Discipline: Experience adhering to a daily management system, and using systems to manage change in a dynamic and uncertain environment. Benefits Available to You GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova () Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements. A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today. GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development . Inclusion & Diversity At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture , where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: About GE Vernova Gas Power GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base. GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 03, 2026. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off. GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.