Senior Power Generation - Project Manager

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Job Description Summary GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that help enable a lower-carbon future. As a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of Simple and Combined Cycle projects within our Heavy Duty Gas Power business. In this role, you will be accountable for the full project lifecycle, from contract signing through completion of all contractual obligations. You will ensure customer satisfaction by effectively managing project activities, resources, timelines, and cross-functional teams, while driving successful delivery of customer equipment, facilities, or infrastructure projects. This role also carries responsibility for project delivery, profit and loss performance, and adherence to budgets and operating plans. Working with moderate to high autonomy, you will use strong evaluative judgment and operational acumen to influence outcomes, improve ways of working, and support business objectives. Job Description Key Responsibilities Customer & Stakeholder Leadership Serve as first and primary customer contact for assigned projects Lead customer engagement, negotiations, and issue resolution to ensure successful project outcomes Manage and align multiple internal and external stakeholders including customers, partners, contractors, and vendors to achieve project targets and deliverables Influence peers and stakeholders to adopt alternative perspectives or solutions when required for problem solving Project Execution & Governance Direct the end‑to‑end execution of mega, complex, non‑turnkey, and product / equipment‑only projects Develop early execution strategies in partnership with the ITO Commercial Manager and ensure successful transition into project execution Coordinate contract reviews to ensure full alignment on requirements, scope, and obligations Manage project execution with an SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) lens and provide the framework for “go and see” to best continuously improve. Financial and Performance Ownership Full profit and loss responsibility, including Revenue, Contribution Margin, and Cash Steer ownership and accountability with mentorship to the teams on key project performance metrics Align teams when trade‑offs arise between cost, schedule, performance, and risk. Develops and manages the risk register with mitigation action Risk, EHS & Compliance Promote and drive GEV’s Safety Toolkit on project teams, partners, and subcontractors, placing health and safety above all other priorities, even under pressure. Develop and maintain the Risk & Opportunity Register, including mitigation actions Utilize multiple internal and external inputs to support sound, risk‑based decision making Technical, Functional & Thought Leadership Develop deep expertise within project execution and/or technical discipline, serving as a subject matter expert where applicable Interpret internal and external business challenges and drive best practices to improve products, processes, or services Operational & Manufacturing Problem Solving Lead teams to develop creative solutions within complex manufacturing, engineering, or production environments Employ advanced operational, engineering, and product management techniques across interdependent workstreams Collaborate closely with partnering functions to resolve cross‑functional issues and execution constraints Team Leadership & Matrix Management Provide direct or indirect leadership of project teams and resources with moderate to high complexity, risk, and scale Support Functional Project Managers with escalations across functions, customers, and partners Present project, business, or technical solutions to internal and external senior leadership teams Influence without authority in a matrix organization to drive unified execution Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university Minimum 7 years of Project Management experience within Power Generation Equipment, Construction, or large capital project environments Flexibility to travel occasionally to customer sites and other locations to support project execution up to 30% of the time. Desired Characteristics Experience and demonstrated understanding of large capital project execution costs and estimates. Certified Project Management Professional Field experience, Project Management, or equivalent experience. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple phased projects simultaneously and independently. Demonstrated strong customer focus and the ability to foster strong relationships; Experience working with and influencing senior level leaders. Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem solving, business and financial acumen. Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages. An inclusive style and strong interpersonal and leaderships skills at all levels to gain acceptance and buy in from other matrix functions to accomplish goals. Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment and effectively interface at all organizational levels Experience applying data and lean tools and technologies for strategic, operational and project efficiencies 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 $114,100.00 and $190,200.00. 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 August 25, 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.